Motor Transport Driver

• 37.5 hours per week
• 5 days out of 7 Monday - Sunday (Various shifts - Mornings, nights, weekends)
• £15.47 per hour
• 10% discount on Costcutter shop on site
• Free car parking
• Reduced cost use of gym on site
• Subsidised food available on site
• Access to Historic Dockyard at FMSP Portsmouth
• Families Day and other special events on site
• Sodexo rewards and benefits
• Discounts at Sodexo partner brands

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Job Description

Fabulous opportunity to join a global organisation with over 500,000 colleagues worldwide as a Motor Transport Driver and provide support to Armed Forces personnel at HM Naval Base Portsmouth, Motor Transport Garage, Building 3/5, Portsmouth PO1 3LU. 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.
• 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 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.
• Due to security requirements you must have been continuously resident in UK for last 3 years to apply for this position

What we offer:

• On-the-job training with experienced professionals
• Fully funded apprenticeship qualifications
• Career development opportunities within Sodexo
• A friendly and supportive work environment
• Wellbeing Support – Unlimited online resources, a free health app with 24/7 virtual GP, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Financial Benefits – Discounts for you and your family, salary finance support, retirement plan, and a death-in-service benefit.
• Career Growth – Apprenticeships, learning tools, and development opportunities.
• Work Perks – Cycle to Work Scheme, volunteering opportunities, flexible work, full training, and a protective uniform.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications