Arts Activity Vehicle Driver and Technician
WheelWorks

WheelWorks is leading regional youth arts charity, since 1995 we have been working together with young people aged 4-25 and their community all across Northern Ireland. We support young people’s social, educational and cultural development through accessible and codesigned programmes. Using creative fusion of traditional and digital art forms, harnessing the arts for learning and change we give the young people a creative voice to share their wishes and interest.
The ArtCart vehicle is the only service of its kind in Northern Ireland and can travel to any location. The ArtCart outreach activities provides an inspiring mobile space for young people and communities to come together for creative learning while exploring possibilities and having fun. On the ArtCart, we offer enjoyable experiences using a fusion of digital and traditional arts activities. This aim is to igniting creativity amongst young people and their communities.
As an experienced driver you will be supporting our outreach work in the community, youth clubs, festivals, and events across Northern Ireland (NI). As the arts technician you will be responsible for managing all types of resources ie digital equipment and arts materials including supporting the staff and freelance artists/facilitators with the resources needed to deliver the creative activities.
For applying please check the job description and send your CV to farah@wheelworksarts.com by the closing date,15th of September 2024.
Closing Date
11:59pm
Contact Details
Application Process: We required candidates to apply by submitting a CV to farah@wheelworksarts.com, followed by shortlisting and selection for interview and if successful then appointment to the position by the end of September 2024.
4c Weavers Court Business Park
Linfield Road
Belfast
BT12 5GH
United Kingdom
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PERSONAL SPECIFICATION
- Minimum 4-5 years' experience as vehicle driver
- Drivers must be aged 21 and have held a category B licence for at least two years (a mobile project vehicle may only be driven on behalf of a non-commercial body - however, drivers who passed their car test before 1 January 1997 are not under these conditions)
- Strong interpersonal skills for collaborating with staff teams
- Excellent understanding of digital equipment and material resource management systems and procedures
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to details
- Strong time and team management skills
- Experience working to deadlines
- Administration skills & high level of IT literacy including Microsoft office/Exce
This is an amazing opportunity for a highly motivated, self-starter, passionate individual who will share our vision to forge new creative and inclusive spaces that inspire and empower individuals to express what matters to them.