Motor Transport Driver

Sodexo; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Motor Transport Driver, where your driving skills will be put to the test across various vehicles. This role involves ensuring vehicle compliance with regulations, maintaining a clean fleet, and providing exceptional service to clients. With a commitment to employee wellbeing and development, you'll enjoy a supportive work environment that values your contributions. Take advantage of a flexible work schedule and numerous perks designed to enhance your quality of life. If you're ready to make a difference and grow in your career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Mental health and wellbeing support

Employee Assistance Programme

Health and wellbeing app

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Salary Finance Platform

Sodexo Retirement Plan

Death in Service benefit

Learning and development opportunities

Cycle to Work Scheme

Volunteering Opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' driving experience with a clean UK driving license.
• Knowledge of Road Transport legislation and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Operate various vehicles ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
• Maintain vehicles and complete necessary documentation.

Skills

Full clean UK driving license

PCV Category D1/D driving licence

Driver CPC Qualification Card

Driver Digital Tachograph Card

Knowledge of Drivers Hours and Tachograph Regulations

Basic mechanical knowledge of vehicles

Strong communication skills

Good geographical knowledge

Self-motivated

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated Motor Transport Driver to join our team at FMSP Portsmouth. You will be responsible for operating a variety of vehicles, including passenger-carrying vehicles (coach/minibus), light goods vehicles (van/pick-up), and cars to meet the diverse needs of our clients.

What you'll do:

The key responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:

• Ensure vehicles in use are fully compliant with the Road Traffic Act and Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) requirements.
• Report and rectify any defects that may render a vehicle non-compliant.
• Complete all necessary task and reporting documentation in accordance with legal requirements and MoD/Sodexo operating procedures.
• Work a 20-hour week, with a maximum of 5 working days per 7-day period, as directed by Line Management.
• Undertake overtime as required to meet business needs, including occasional overnight tasks.
• Maintain vehicles in a clean and presentable condition.
• Carry out routine transport office administration and other related Motor Transport duties as needed.
• Take on additional tasks as directed by Line Management, including providing support or cover for other staff when necessary.
• Promote and adhere to a safe working culture, ensuring compliance with Health and Safety procedures, processes, and legislation.

What you bring:

• Full clean UK driving license.
• PCV Category D1/D driving licence (including Hire and Reward) with a minimum of 2 years' driving experience.
• Driver CPC (DE) Qualification Card.
• Driver Digital Tachograph Card.
• Knowledge of Drivers Hours and Tachograph Regulations.
• Understanding and compliance with all aspects of Road Transport legislation.
• Demonstrable driving experience with basic mechanical knowledge of vehicles.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Good geographical knowledge and awareness.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and use initiative.

What we offer:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
• Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work-related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
• Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services.
• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.
• Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan.
• A death in Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo.
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including apprenticeships and a variety of learning and development tools.
• Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
• Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.
• Flexible and dynamic work environment.
• Competitive compensation.
• Full training and full protective uniform supplied.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!

Package Description

• 37.5 hours per week
• Monday - Sunday (Various shifts - Mornings, nights, weekends)
• £14.80 per hour
• Car parking available on site

About The Company

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

We're a Disability Confident Leader employer. We're committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.