Operational Prison Support

Operational Support Grade Driver

Location : Swaleside (Sheppey Cluster)

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

Pay rate : £12.48 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.

Main 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, includ...