Operational Prison Support

Manpower; Borough of Swale; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable staffing agency seeks an Operational Support Grade Driver in Swale. You will transport prisoners and oversee security during their transfers. The role requires a valid UK driving license and offers competitive pay with overtime options. Applicants should possess strong communication skills and the ability to work under pressure. Additional benefits include 20 days annual leave plus public holidays and access to training and career development.

Benefits

Competitive pay with overtime options

20 days annual leave + public holidays

Access to training and career development

Qualifications

• A valid UK driving licence is required.
• Good IT skills and ability to follow security protocols.
• Strong communication and teamworking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Transport prisoners and their escorts to their destination.
• Complete vehicle inspections including refueling.
• Maintain vehicle security and handle prisoner releases.
• Escort contractors and monitor CCTV.
• Assist with food delivery and prisoner processing.

Skills

Good IT skills

Strong communication

Teamworking abilities

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Overview

Operational Support Grade Driver

Location: Swaleside (Sheppey Cluster)

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

Pay rate: GBP12.48 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Undertake other support services tasks including:

• 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

What we offer

• Competitive pay with overtime options
• 20 days annual leave + public holidays
• Access to training and career development

Skills & requirements

• Good IT skills and a UK driving licence (location-dependent)
• Strong communication and teamworking abilities
• Ability to work under pressure and follow security protocols

Important: A full and comprehensive DBS will be conducted for this role, and photo ID will be required.

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