Laundry Driver

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.

• 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.

• 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 document.
• If you are offered the role, we will carry out a Basic DBS check.

• Great holiday benefits – most roles include 28 days annual leave each 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 five 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, 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.

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 large, modern and financially stable employer with around 2,500 people working across our eight areas. We work hard because of the demands placed on us, like protecting children from harm or preventing homelessness. Working for the city is always rewarding and everyone has the opportunity to make a real difference. We are 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.

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