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Job Introduction

HMP Bronzefield are currently recruiting for a Driver on a 12 months fixed term contract.

You will drive the prison vehicles (MPV & Car), primarily to transport prisoners (under the supervision of prison custody officers) to external appointments.

HMP/YOI Bronzefield is a closed local prison serving courts across the South of England. Our mission is to deliver quality of life services which make a meaningful difference to women in the criminal justice system by supporting them to change their lives for the better. To achieve this we focus on providing needs-based services and programmes to rehabilitate and improve the well-being of our women. 

We house up to 572 women (approximately 14.5% of the national female prison population). The women in our custody have a diverse and complex set of needs and range from mothers and babies, young offenders, life and long term sentenced women, short to mid-term sentenced women, foreign nationals and women on remand. 

We have been awarded a bronze accreditation by Investors in People for our commitment to our staff, their development, engagement and investment in a sustainable future.

Sodexo Justice aims to change lives for the better by reducing reoffending and improving the quality of life for those under our supervision and in our care. We deliver safe, effective and innovative custodial and community rehabilitation services that challenge offending behaviour, protect the public and offer individuals the opportunity to change their lives for the better. We deliver the total operation of five prisons within the UK and own six Community Rehabilitation Companies in partnership with crime reduction charity Nacro.

For more information on Sodexo Careers and Sodexo Justice please visit Sodexo Careers and Careers in Justice

Role Responsibility

  • To drive the prison vehicles (MPV & Car), primarily to transport residents (under the supervision of prison custody officers) to external appointments.
  • May also be required to undertake other journeys with or without passengers as directed by the Staff Detail Manager or Duty Manager.

The Ideal Candidate

  • Must be at least 25 years of age (for insurance purposes)
  • Must have at least 2 years driving experience and have held driving licence for minimum for 2 years
  • Must have no licence endorsements
  • Must be security cleared to Enhanced Level 1
  • Must undertake relevant safety & security training, including personal protection training.

Package Description

£18,107.67 per annum + £3,453 London weighting.

12 months fixed term contract

Excellent benefits including season ticket loans, free meals, free parking, subsidised gym membership, group discount schemes, pension and 28 days holiday.

Flexible shift pattern

About the Company

In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs some 35,000 employees to deliver integrated facilities management services to clients at over 2,000 locations in the corporate, healthcare, education, leisure, defence and justice sectors. With an annual turnover of over £1bn, we provide everything from catering, cleaning and reception to security, laboratory and grounds maintenance services, enabling our clients to focus on their core business.

We are building on our support to the Armed Forces community through the development of specific pathways within our recruitment process to  support ex-forces personnel and reservists, those applying ;for jobs with us who meet the ideal candidate criteria for the role advertised are guaranteed to progress to the selection process.

Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults within a regulated activity. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and/ or Disclosure Scotland.

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