Job Introduction
We’re recruiting a Laundry Driver to join our Adult Social Care team. You’ll help us provide an essential, reliable service to people who depend on us every day. Our team supports vulnerable adults across Milton Keynes, and you’ll play a key part in making sure they receive clean, comfortable laundry that supports their wellbeing. You’ll be based within our dedicated laundry service, working closely with colleagues across Adult Social Care. If you’re someone who enjoys being out and about, meeting people, and providing a helpful, friendly service, this is the role for you.
At Milton Keynes City Council we’re dedicated, respectful and collaborative. We aim to make a difference every day by supporting our communities, reducing inequalities, and improving the wellbeing of local people. As part of our Adult Social Care service, your work will directly help vulnerable residents live more comfortably and with dignity.
You’ll be joining a supportive team that values your contribution and helps you grow. Training will be provided to help you carry out your duties safely and confidently.
This is a Site-Based role
Interview for this role will be held on 18 March
Milton Keynes City Council is a modern and friendly place to work. Find out more about working with us here: www.mkcounciljobs.org.uk
Main Responsibility
- Collect and deliver laundry to service users in a timely, respectful and safe way.
- Keep accurate records about the vehicle and maintain it to a good standard.
- Follow relevant policies and procedures at all times.
- Build and maintain great relationships with service users and colleagues.
- Represent Milton Keynes City Council in a positive and professional way.
- Work with external contractors to arrange vehicle maintenance when needed.
The Ideal Candidate
- Someone with a full UK driving licence.
- Someone dedicated to helping others and ensuring a positive experience for service users.
- Someone willing to take part in training, including health and safety.
- Someone with good communication and time management skills.
- Someone who pays attention to detail and can work calmly and safely.
- Someone who is comfortable working in a physically active role.
- To be successful in this role, you’ll need a full UK driving licence . If you’re offered the position, we’ll ask for proof of your licence Unfortunately, we won’t be able to confirm your appointment without this documents.
- If you are offered the role, we will carry out a Basic DBS check
Package Description
In addition to your salary, we offer a range of benefits including:
- Great holiday benefits - most roles include 28 days annual leave every year on top of public (bank) holidays, increasing to 32 days after five years. In addition, there is a holiday purchase scheme allowing staff to purchase up to 5 additional days of leave each year.
- Excellent pension – everyone who works for us can join the national Local Government Pension Scheme, widely regarded as one of the best available.
- A full range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity support and a childcare subsidy.
- Access to an award-winning employee benefits programme that includes a health cash plan, a low-cost bike purchase scheme as well as high street discounts and money off entertainment and travel.
- Salary sacrifice car scheme – low-cost leasing of electric and low emission vehicles.
- Blue Light Card - employees working within social care can qualify for an additional range of discounts from national retailers and local businesses.
Why join us? Along with more on our Benefits, discover why Working at the City Council could be the right move for you here Working at the Council | Milton Keynes
Our roles are either designated ‘site based’ or ‘home based’. ‘Site based’ roles can include up to two days a week working from home whilst ‘home based’ roles are based at home four days a week. Of course, managers designate which category roles are in based on the needs of the service and the circumstances.
About The Organisation
Milton Keynes City Council is a large, modern and financially stable employer with around 2,500 people working across our eight areas. Together we provide local residents and businesses with a wide range of important round-the-clock services and aim to make our city a better place to live.
We work hard because of the demands placed on us, like protecting children from harm or preventing homelessness. However, working for the city is always rewarding and everyone has the opportunity to make a real difference.
We’re very proud of our diversity and are committed to having a workforce that reflects the community we serve. Whatever your background, you will be welcome here if you share our values of being dedicated, respectful and collaborative.
We offer great training and support and because of the size and scale of the organisation there are always new opportunities to explore when it’s time for a new role.
If you’d like to know more about how we do things and what matters to us, take a look at our short booklet What makes us Milton Keynes City Council.
