Operational Support Grade Driver
Location: Swaleside (Sheppey Cluster)
Shift pattern: Full time, Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm
Pay rate: £12.48 Per Hour, with overtime rate available
Valid Driving Licence which must include D1 vehicle category
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.
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.
Search destination before prisoner is released from the cellular vehicle.
Understand, apply and conform to national and local policies.
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 other support services tasks 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 deliveryWhat we offer:
Competitive pay with overtime options
20 days annual leave + public holidays
Access to training and career developmentSkills & requirements:
Good IT skills and a UK driving licence (location-dependent)
Strong communication and teamworking abilities
Ability to work under pressure and follow security protocolsImportant: A full and comprehensive DBS will be conducted for this role, and photo ID will be required.
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