Driver

FCDO Services; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned security services organization based in Aylesbury is looking for an HGV driver. The position involves international deliveries, maintaining a professional approach with clients, and adhering to safety regulations. Candidates should have relevant driving qualifications, strong communication skills, and a commitment to security. The role offers a competitive salary of £25,811, a generous location allowance, and excellent benefits, including opportunities for career growth and development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous holiday entitlement

Civil Service Pension

On-site gym

Interest-free loans on season tickets

Qualifications

• Must possess a relevant driving licence with no more than 3 penalty points.
• CPC (DCPC) qualification is necessary.
• Must be computer literate and willing to undergo training for airfield driving.

Responsibilities

• Deliver consignments internationally while maintaining a professional approach.
• Pack, bag, load and unload, alongside basic vehicle maintenance.
• Comply with UK and European traffic and parking regulations.

Skills

Natural communication

Driving skills

Customer service

Education

Relevant driving licence

CPC (DCPC) qualification

Digital tacho card

Tools

High-tech internal systems

Job description

Overview

Based at Hanslope Park, Milton Keynes with European travel

£25,811 plus location allowance of £1,750 and excellent benefits

Reliable, cool-headed, security conscious and a great time manager – as an HGV driver you’re all these things and more. And when you join us here at FCDO Services you’ll be using your skills, knowledge and expertise on a vital global mission.

At FCDO Services, we protect the UK’s interests at home and overseas. We design and construct secure government buildings, courier diplomatic packages worldwide, safeguard government tech, and a whole lot more. Our work is as varied and vital as it gets, but we never lose sight of our people. Their skills, aspirations and growth mean as much as the mission we\'re on. In our world, it all matters.

The success of a government project can depend on secure, timely shipments and our Logistics team always deliver the goods. From dedicated drivers to King\'s Messengers, they deliver to more than 250 destinations worldwide, moving over a million kilograms of freight annually across land, air and sea. Now, you\'ve got the opportunity to join them.

Responsibilities

Deliver consignments and success on an international stage

• Our work is truly international. You will maintain a professional and courteous approach with customers, understand their requests and offer alternative solutions when needed, acting as an ambassador for our organisation.
• Your work will involve packing, bagging, loading and unloading, and basic maintenance of your vehicle, and you should be ready to work as a member of a double crew. This includes prolonged periods of time on overseas trips, sleeping in your HGV and ensuring the security and integrity of your load at all times.
• You will comply with UK and European traffic and parking regulations and follow all necessary guidelines while maintaining a safe working environment.

Qualifications and Skills

Apply all your driving, communication and customer skills

• You\'ll be a natural communicator who enjoys working with others, and you\'ll also be capable of working on your own, using your initiative and adopting a flexible approach to working hours.
• With a relevant driving licence and no more than 3 penalty points, a CPC (DCPC) qualification and a digital tacho card, you\'ll have good knowledge of laws and regulations relating to driving in the UK and European countries, and the skills to drive a variety of vehicles.
• We use some high-tech internal systems, so computer literacy is a bonus, and if you do not already have the qualifications to drive on airfields, you should be prepared to undertake training to obtain them.

Growth and Benefits

Discover the support you need to grow your career further

• You\'ll be working for one of the oldest and most reliable courier services in the world. Expect a competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement and a Civil Service Pension.
• Access to training and development opportunities to help grow your career with us.
• On-site facilities include a gym, nursery, café, and restaurant; we offer interest-free loans on season tickets and bikes to help you get there.

Want to see your future team\’s work in action? Step into our Virtual Embassy and select a guide to take you round – we suggest Working in our warehouse, garage and UK & overseas secure logistics supply chain – to see how the team delivers for government customers and how you could help. Explore the embassy now at virtual-embassy.fcdoservicescareers.co.uk

Additionally, learn more about a career in logistics with us at: fcdoservicescareers.co.uk/career-areas/logistics/

Everyone who works with FCDO Services must be security cleared before joining us, so if you\’re successful in your application we\’ll ask you to undergo our vetting process. You can find out more about vetting at fcdoservicescareers.co.uk/how-to-apply

To find out more about our benefits and our organisation, please visit fcdoservicescareers.co.uk

Closing date: 7 August 2024 at midnight

It takes a diverse team to protect a diverse world.

The vital work we do takes an incredible community of colleagues, with different skills, backgrounds, cultures and identities. We support every individual, so that you always know you’re welcome and valued. It’s what makes us a Disability Confident employer. And why we’re recognised as a ‘Carer Confident’ workplace. And it’s how you know you’re joining an inspiring, inclusive organisation.

All our employees have to be security cleared before joining us, so you will need to undergo a vetting process if you're successful in your application. This role would require you to undergo Developed Vetting (DV) clearance. You can find out more about vetting on our website at fcdoservicescareers.co.uk/how-to-apply.