Overview
Prison Support Role – HMP Belmarsh Driver – £31,664. An extraordinary job. You will be part of a team supporting the day-to-day running of a busy prison as an Operational Support Grade (OSG).
As an Operational Support Grade, you will help with security and searches at the gate, managing deliveries, supervising visitors, and monitoring phone calls and CCTV. The role combines desk duties with physical tasks such as lifting, carrying and walking to escort vehicles across the prison grounds. Travel to work is variable; a driving licence and own transport are beneficial but not essential unless specified. Shift start and finish times are fixed and you are responsible for getting to work on time.
Applicants must hold a full, valid UK driving licence which includes the D1 vehicle category to drive vehicles with no more than 16 passenger seats, a maximum length of 8 metres, and a trailer up to 750 kg.
Responsibilities
* Support day-to-day operations in a busy prison environment
* Conduct security tasks and searches at the gate
* Manage deliveries and supervise visitors
* Monitor phone calls and CCTV systems
* Perform desk duties and physical tasks, including lifting and escorting vehicles around the grounds
Qualifications
* No formal qualifications required, but good communication and the ability to stay calm under pressure are important
* Full, valid UK driving licence including D1 category (for relevant vehicle types)
* Knowledge of vehicle specifications: no more than 16 passenger seats, max length 8 metres, trailer up to 750 kg
What You Can Expect From Us
* Great training and opportunities for progression and development
* Annual leave: 25 days on appointment, increasing to 30 days after 10 years (pro-rata)
* 9 days bank/public/privilege holidays
* Access to a Level 2 apprenticeship in customer service
* Access to Civil Service pension scheme, season ticket loans, retail discounts, Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work scheme
Seniorilty level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
* Government Administration
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