Royal Navy - Motor Transport Driver Nights

RNAS Yeovilton is one of the Navy's two principal air bases, and one of the busiest military airfields in the UK. It is home to more than 100 aircraft operated on both front-line squadrons and training units.

The MT Driver is part of Motor Transport Department and sits within the Logistics Department of HMS HERON.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

You will be required to Drive specialist vehicles, passenger and freight vehicles including coaches and heavy goods, (rigid and articulated), in accordance with national laws, MOD regulations and local standing orders. A night working pattern is in place to which the successful applicant will be required to work. Pre and post use vehicle documentation and maintenance will be required on all vehicles together with responsibility for satisfactory load and security. You must be prepared to undertake other tasks as required by the MT Supervisor; these may include general vehicle maintenance and husbandry.

The responsibilities will include freight and passenger vehicles locally and throughout the UK, providing airfield support services, general vehicle inspection & low level maintenance, washing/cleaning vehicles as necessary.

The successful applicant will be expected to wear appropriate PPE or smart wear if driving VIPs. Blue Light and Ambulance Driving will also be required and training for this will be supplied.

Full training will be offered if you do not have the DVLA licences required. You must be able to pass a medical for HGV and PSV

A willingness to be flexible and undertake planned or short notice overtime, including weekends is essential. The successful applicant will be required for long distance journeys and partake if necessary during surge periods.

Desirable work experience in a Motor Transport environment and moving freight or passengers. Large wheel base van will be the main vehicle in use