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His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service.
Operational Support Grade - HMP Belmarsh Driver
£31,664
An extraordinary job. Done by someone like you.
As an Operational Support Grade, you will play a key part in supporting the day-to-day running of a busy prison. You will be part of a supportive team doing various tasks – from security and searches at the gate, managing deliveries, supervising visitors, to monitoring phone calls and CCTV. It’s a varied and active role involving both desk duties and physical tasks such as lifting, carrying, and walking to escort vehicles across the prison grounds.
Travel to Work
Some prison establishments are in rural locations with limited public transport options. A driving licence and own transport are beneficial but not essential unless specified. Please note that shift start and finish times are fixed, and it is your responsibility to ensure timely arrival and departure for your shifts. Consider the location of this vacancy and your transport options carefully.
Requirements
Applicants must hold a full, valid UK driving licence, including the D1 vehicle category, which allows you to drive vehicles with:
* No more than 16 passenger seats, a maximum length of 8 metres, and a trailer up to 750kg.
About You
You don’t need formal qualifications for this job, but if you are a good communicator, can keep calm under pressure, and are a team player, this role could be the start of a successful career.
Helping to keep a prison running smoothly and safely, you'll need good judgment and common sense. You will work various shifts, including weekends and nights.
Why Join Us
This is a unique career opportunity to protect the public and make a real impact by supporting daily operations in our prisons. Your contact with prisoners is limited, but you may interact with them occasionally depending on the prison.
The role offers valuable knowledge and experience of prison operations, with opportunities to progress, including applying for the OSG to Prison Officer conversion scheme.
What We Offer
Great training, progression, and development opportunities.
Additional benefits include:
* 25 days annual leave on appointment, increasing to 30 days after 10 years (pro-rata)
* 9 days of bank, public, and privilege holidays
* Access to a Level 2 apprenticeship in customer service
* Other benefits: Civil Service pension, season ticket loans, retail discounts, Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work scheme
Details
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Management and Manufacturing
Industry: Government Administration
Location examples: East Tilbury, Dartford, Erith, Hounslow, Orpington, London, and others in the UK.
Apply now if this sounds like you.
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