Operational Support Grade Driver

Operational Support Grade Driver

Location: Swaleside (Sheppey Cluster)

Shift pattern: Full time, Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm

Pay rate: £12.98 Per Hour, with overtime rate available

A valid UK driving licence is required for this role

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.

• 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.

• 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

• Competitive pay with overtime options
• 20 days annual leave + public holidays