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Driver
| Posting date: | 25 March 2025 |
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| Salary: | £25,180 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 April 2025 |
| Location: | Poole, Dorset |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Ministry of Defence |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 396090 |
Summary
This is a permanent appointment as a Skill Zone 3 Driver within the Motor Transport (MT) department at Hamworthy Barracks. The primary role will be to carry out driving tasks in a range of different vehicle categories when directed by the MT Regulating Office, in direct support of Unit priorities, which carries a high level of responsibility. Drivers are also required to conduct basic additional administrative duties as required by the Motor Transport Officer (MTO), MT Warrant Officer (MTWO), MT Yard SNCO and the MT Reg NCO.
Additionally, the The Job Holder will be required to conduct basic driver maintenance and vehicle husbandry along with understanding the correct procedures for loading, unloading and slinging operations for military equipment in accordance with current regulations, safety laws and governance. Drivers are responsible for ensuring that all vehicles and loads are safe to proceed on the public highway and ensure that all professional documentation and qualifications remain current.
Strict compliance with MOD drivers’ hours in accordance with JSP 800 and compliance with all civilian and military driving governance and legislation are to be understood and drivers are to take care of the health and safety of all personnel and observe the best practice for the protection of the environment.
The Job Holder will be expected to make best use of all resources available at their disposal (including own time), looking for opportunities to reduce costs and make improvements for Defence, pursuing them energetically.
The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive. The Job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level as necessary.
Additionally, the The Job Holder will be required to conduct basic driver maintenance and vehicle husbandry along with understanding the correct procedures for loading, unloading and slinging operations for military equipment in accordance with current regulations, safety laws and governance. Drivers are responsible for ensuring that all vehicles and loads are safe to proceed on the public highway and ensure that all professional documentation and qualifications remain current.
Strict compliance with MOD drivers’ hours in accordance with JSP 800 and compliance with all civilian and military driving governance and legislation are to be understood and drivers are to take care of the health and safety of all personnel and observe the best practice for the protection of the environment.
The Job Holder will be expected to make best use of all resources available at their disposal (including own time), looking for opportunities to reduce costs and make improvements for Defence, pursuing them energetically.
The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive. The Job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level as necessary.