Driver

Skanska UK Plc; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a professional Driver with a D or D1 licence and CPC to support military and civil operations. This role involves driving various vehicles and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate should have strong geographical knowledge and professional driving experience. The position requires the ability to obtain security clearance, and applicants should ideally live within 30 minutes of Northwood HQ. A commitment to upholding diversity and responsibility in the role is paramount.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain security clearance to 'SC' level.
• Professionally drive a variety of vehicles.
• Complete first line vehicle maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Drive various vehicles to support military and civilian operations.
• Ensure compliance with MoD and civilian regulations.
• Maintain and valet vehicles when not driving.

Skills

Professional driving experience

Geographical knowledge

Knowledge of driving regulations

Education

D or D1 without '101' restriction or CPC

Job description

Driver (PCV D/D1 licence, CPC)

Northwood (HA6 3HP)

Full Time

Skanska, one of the world's leading project development and construction groups, is an inclusive and responsible business that is helping to build a better society.

The Motor Transport Department (MT) provides a vital role in support of the UK's Principal Military Headquarters at Northwood HQ.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Driver to portray a professional image in delivering a first‑class service to both military and civil servants.

• Drive a variety of vehicles within the pool, ranging from cars to minibuses.
• Provide services in accordance with both MoD and or civilian regulations.
• Complete first line maintenance, checks in accordance with vehicle specifications and requirements.
• Valeting and preparation of vehicles when not on driving duties.

As part of the Driver Team at Northwood HQ, your standard working hours are organised according to a 12 week shift pattern which will require you to work 1 Saturday and 1 Sunday within this period. For this reason, ideally you will reside within 30 minutes travel time to Northwood HQ.

We're looking for

• Ability to obtain security clearance to 'SC' level. In order to obtain clearance, the successful candidate will have been, continually, a resident in the UK for the past 5 years.
• D or D1 without “101” restriction or CPC.
• Professional driving experience.
• A good geographical knowledge.
• Knowledge of driving regulations and drivers hours Regulations.

Equal opportunities

We thrive through embracing differences, whether they be social backgrounds, ethnicity, disability, gender identity or expression, age, religion, sexual orientation and any other protected characteristic - we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high‑performing teams. We call it Naturally Skanska.

Reasonable adjustments

We would like you to perform at your best at every stage of our recruitment process. Please contact us if you require any adjustments that would support you throughout your application.

More information about the role

Please note this is an advert for our job vacancy, and therefore may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the role described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of Skanska. For a full role profile, please contact us:

Closing date

The closing date for this vacancy may be subject to change any time at the sole discretion of the business.