Driver

Serco Limited; South Oxfordshire; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology services provider is looking for a Driver to join their team at RAF Brize Norton. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring safe and efficient transport services on site. Key requirements include a valid driving licence and adherence to safety regulations. Competitive salary, annual leave, and various employee benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual reviews

Up to 6% contributory pension scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Training and development opportunities

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres

Discounts at around 1,000 retailers

ShareSave scheme

Paid volunteering day each year

Qualifications

• Full Driving Licence, Cat D (Cat C desirable).
• DCPC Licence for respective licences held.
• Hold a colour perception category of the required standard to enable the issue of an Airfield Driving Permit.

Responsibilities

• Carry out driving duties ensuring safety.
• Complete vehicle pre-use checks and report defects.
• Comply with road transport policies.

Skills

Full Driving License, Cat D

DCPC Licence

Colour perception for Airfield Driving Permit

Job description

Driver

RAF Brize Norton, Carterton Oxfordshire, OX18 3LX

Permanent

Full time, Swing Shift - Mon-Fri (one week of earlies & one week of lates)

Salary between £31,160 - £33,417.14 per annum plus benefits (This is inclusive of shift allowance)

Serco has a great opportunity for a Driver to join the team at RAF Brize Norton. The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out a full range of driving duties across the site, ensuring safe and efficient transport services in line with operational requirements.

At RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire, Serco has been providing multi‑activity and engineering support since 1997. Serco proudly supports the RAF and MoD, supplying around 20 different services onsite, from engine and aircraft maintenance to fuelling and ground control services. RAF Brize Norton is the largest operating base within the Royal Air Force, providing air transport and air‑to‑air refuelling to the RAF fleet; you will contribute enormously to the vital work carried out here. You'll also be part of the wider team, with 5,800 service personnel, 1,200 contractors and 300 civil servants on site.

Main Accountabilities

• Ensure that EU/GB driver and duty hours are fully complied with and where applicable, tachograph or GB Driver logbooks are fully completed.
• Ensure that driver tachograph/DCPC cards are carried and used correctly, where applicable.
• Carrying out vehicle daily pre‑use walkaround checks, reporting all defects to Mechanical Transport (MT) Ops control.
• Ensure all Company Policies and Directives relating to Road Transport and Dangerous Goods are fully complied with.
• Ensure the safety of passengers or the load through safe driving practices, including but not limited to:
• Wearing a seat belt and reminding passengers to wear seat belts.
• Correctly securing, protecting and monitoring the load during carriage.
• Driving within speed limits and in accordance with traffic regulations.
• Driving defensively and courteously.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the interior and the exterior of the assigned vehicle.
• Wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) appropriate to the task in accordance with associated Risk Assessment.
• Ensure the prompt reporting to a supervisor of any damage to the assigned vehicle and the prompt reporting of any accidents or incidents in accordance with company policies.
• Participate in professional training and development activities, as directed.
• Notify the MT Manager or a nominated person whenever issues emerge that require their attention in respect of safety, risk, compliance, or standards, or if a matter is likely to cause a delay to a forecasted job completion or training requirements.
• Shall perform other tasks which are reasonable and relevant to Serco at RAF Brize Norton as directed by a line manager.

What you’ll need to do the role

• Full Driving Licence, Cat D (Cat C desirable)
• DCPC Licence for respective licences held
• Hold a colour perception category of the required standard to enable the issue of an Airfield Driving Permit.

What we offer

• Salary: Competitive salaries with annual reviews.
• Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme.
• Holidays: 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.
• Training and development: 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.
• Charity: Support a charity or organisation with a paid volunteering day each year. You can also choose to donate to your favourite organisation.

MoD Security Clearance. Due to the nature of the organisation, all employees of Serco are required to be security cleared to SC level. If successful in your application, we would support you with the SC process. As a guideline only, you would normally need to have been a UK resident for the last five consecutive years.