
Motor Transport Driver
- Portsmouth
- £15.02 per hour
- Permanent
- Part-time
- Please note: You will be required to take a First Aid Training course on site if you do not have this already
- 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.
- Work a 20-hour week, with a maximum of 5 working days per 7-day period, as directed by Line Management.
- 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.
- Full clean UK driving license.
- PCV Category D1/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.
- Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
- Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
- Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services.
- The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.
- Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
- Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan
- A death in Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo
- Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including apprenticeships and a variety of learning and development tools.
- Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
- Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.
- Flexible and dynamic work environment
- Competitive compensation
- Full training and full protective uniform supplied
Frequency Hourly
Job Reference SDX/TP/1964195/147445
Contract Type Permanent - Part Time
Closing Date 18 September, 2025
Job Category Operations
Business Unit UK Government - Frontline
Location Portsmouth, United Kingdom
No. of positions 2
Posted on 04 September, 2025