MT Driver (P/T)-DEF Academy Services

MT Driver

UK Defence Academy, Swindon, SN6 8LA

Permanent

Part Time, 18hrs, Mon &Tue (07:30-17:00)

Pro-rated Salary of £10,987.29 (FTE £22,571.09)

Serco is contracted to provide Total Facilities Management to the Defence Academy of the UK (DA). This prestigious establishment is responsible for post-graduate education and most of the command, staff, leadership, Defence management, acquisition, and technology training for members of the UK Armed Forces and MOD Civil Servants. Serco supports the DA as the MOD's primary link with UK universities and international military educational institutions.

Serco have an exciting new role as an MT Driver. You will undertake daily driving duties, vehicle cleaning and associated tasks on the DACI contract. To be fully conversant and compliant with all UK Road Traffic, Serco Group and MOD Transport Regulations, Policies and Instructions. The post-holder is to provide an efficient and safe standard of driving whilst using Company or customer supplied vehicles, as well as driving a private vehicle for business purpose.

Main Accountabilities:

• To drive Company or customer supplied vehicles in accordance with UK Road Traffic Regulations and The Highway Code.
• The Post Holder is to remain compliant with MOD Road Transport Regulations at all times when using customer supplied vehicles, including any vehicle telematics specific instructions.
• Serco Group Policy must also be adhered to when using Company vehicles.
• The Post Holder must ensure they are legally entitled to drive the vehicle type they intend to drive and be in possession of a valid and in date UK Driving Licence.
• If transporting ADR materials, you are to ensure full compliance with ADR regulations and be in possession of your Dangerous Goods Awareness Training certificate as a minimum requirement.
• Conduct all driving tasks in a legal, safe and proficient manner by exercising due care and attention.
• Conduct all vehicle cleaning tasks to a high standard and in a safe and proficient manner.
• Be conversant and compliant with all SHEF procedures relevant to the role, or any role you are asked to cover.
• Conduct before and after use checks of your allocated MOD vehicle, or any other vehicle as directed by MT Office, in accordance with FMT 118 Vehicle Checks.
• When using Serco provided vehicles, conduct before use checks in accordance with Section 3 of the Serco Vehicle Folder.

What you’ll need to do the role:

• Full Category B driving licence 3+ years.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

The Defence Academy sits within a beautiful and secure site which hosts 2 lakes and is surrounded by acres of scenic woodland. The Academy trains the future commanders and staff officers of all three UK Armed Services and those from many countries around the world. Other benefits of working on this site include:

• Free, secure onsite parking.
• Opportunity to join many sports and activity clubs (heavily subsidised subscription costs).
• Gym membership, the site boasting 2 fully equipped gymnasiums.
• Site also has a heated outdoor swimming pool (open May-Sep).
• 18-hole golf course (annual membership circa £375).
• Fully equipped riding stables, with the opportunity for lessons.
• Other sporting facilities include tennis courts, Astro-turf football pitches and much more.

What we offer:

• Salary: Competitive salaries with annual reviews
• Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• Holidays: 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata)
• Training and development: We offer a wide range of learning opportunities with over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression
• Wellbeing: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, BUPA Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, Simplyhealth cash plans to claim back money towards healthcare costs, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres
• Discounts: Save across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel
• ShareSave scheme: Helps you save regularly with the choice to buy Serco shares at a discount at the end of your savings period
• Employee networks: Dedicated networks where colleagues can come together to find support, share challenges, discuss ideas, network and be part of a community

To discover more about our careers in Defence, meet our team, and to find out more about what we offer, please follow this Link. We’re also a signatory of the UK Governments Women in Defence Charter, to find out more please click here.

Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens, we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. 

At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. As a proud Disability Confident Leader and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard, disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. 

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