Operational Support Grade Driver
Location : Elmley (Sheppey cluster)
Shift pattern: Full time, Monday to Friday 8am to 4.30pm. Any additional hours will be paid as overtime if there are required to start earlier/work later dependant on location of appointments
Hourly rate: £13.70 per hour, increasing up to £18.21 per hour weekdays overtime and £23.97 per hour weekends overtime
A valid UK Driving Licence is required
This is a temporary contract with an end date of 1st January 2029
The job holder will navigate journeys; drive official vehicles transporting prisoners and their escorts to and from the establishment. They will also complete deliveries and collection of items. They will also be flexibly deployed to provide a range of other support service activities within operational areas of an establishment when required.
The car drivers will be required to drive 2 x prison officers who will be escorting the prisoner (hand-cuffed) to a funeral or an appointment i.e. medical or optical appointment. They will be required to drive into the prison and support with escort duties when they're not driving.
Main Responsibilities
* Transport prisoners and their escorts to their destination in the cellular vehicle, including Category A Prisoner escorts accompanied by Police.
* Complete weekly and daily vehicle inspection, including any equipment held on board; clean, fill with fuel and take to garage when required.
* Complete driving log and vehicle defect logs.
* follow set procedures for doors and locks on cellular vehicles and will hold relevant keys.
* Plan routes, including any overnight stays/safe havens and maintain awareness of the call sign for the police radio.
* Stay with the vehicle whilst escorts take prisoner to location.
* Maintain the security of the vehicle at all times, including during overnight stops.
* Undertake weekly and daily vehicle inspections including any equipment held on board, taking remedial action where required.
* Transport goods as required including the delivery of recycled goods to recycle outlets.
* Complete all deliveries and collections of items including loading and unloading as per contract.
Undertake further support services tasks (if required) including:
* Manage entry/exit and searches at the gate
* Escort contractors, vehicles, and prisoners
* Monitor CCTV, report suspicious activity
* Process visitors and oversee mail censorship
* Assist with prisoner processing and food delivery
What we offer:
* Competitive pay with overtime options
* 20 days annual leave + public holidays
* Access to training and career development
Skills & requirements:
* Good IT skills and a UK driving licence (location-dependent)
* Strong communication and teamworking abilities
* Ability to work under pressure and follow security protocols
Important: A full and comprehensive DBS will be conducted for this role, and photo ID will be required.
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