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Motor Transport Driver Supervisor

An opportunity to join an experienced, versatile team, delivering first class services at HMNB Clyde based at RNAD Coulport and working across both RNAD Coulport and HMNB Faslane. Previously security cleared personnel are particularly encouraged to apply.

Position Overview

We are looking for a full-time, versatile, enthusiastic, and neatly presented Motor Transport Driver Supervisor, responsible for supporting the Coulport Driver Team Leader in the day-to-day management of the Driving Team at RNAD Coulport. This will include driving both PSV and LGV vehicles completing a variety of different driving tasks both internal and external to Coulport and Faslane bases. The successful candidate will be expected to work to a changeable shift pattern depending upon the demands of the customer and will have the professional capability to multi-task and react to changing opereational requirements.

Main Duties
* Receive work requests and plan transport taskings in accordance with JSP 800.
* React to daily demands and changes replanning work as required to meet the FMSP contractual outputs.
* Managing the team on behalf of the Coulport Team Leader during periods of absence.
* Managing the F/MT 600 database.
* Managing monthly vehicle paperwork including authorising journeys as required.
* Managing Mitie real estate to comply with required tests and defect reporting.
* Act as the Driver Training Lead for Mitie at Coulport working with the Driver Trainers to ensure specialist capabilities are maintained.
* Complete all task and reporting paperwork in accordance with legal requirements and operating procedures.
* Ensure vehicles are well maintained and action defects in accordance with Driver Standing Orders.
* Clean vehicles, ensuring all vehicles utilised by the department and establishment are maintained in a presentable condition.

* Maintain a pro-active approach to Health & Safety ensuring that there are no reportable accidents/incidents to yourself or others in the vicinity of your areas of responsibility that are attributable to negligence.
* Actively promote a safe working culture and adhere to the Health and Safety procedures, processes, and the law.
* Carry out other reasonable tasks as required.

What we are looking for

A reliable, trustworthy, competent, and physically fit person with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Confident, self-motivated, and able to use own initiative, highly responsive to company and customer requirements. Pro-active and consistent with the ability to adapt quickly to the different needs of the business and:

* DV Clearance required following appointment.
* Full Driving License.
* Categories D and CE essential, CE desirable.
* Driver CPC qualifications in PSV and Haulage essential.
* Understanding of and compliant with all aspects of Road Transport legislation.
* Motor Transport Supervisor Qualification. (Must be willing to gain post appointment)
* Basic mechanical knowledge of vehicles.
* Possess good written and numerical skills.
* Good geographic knowledge.

* Capability to multi-task when and where needed, as required by the business.
* Effective interpersonal communication skills.
* Flexible approach to accommodate changing requirements and priorities.
* Good customer facing skills and the ability to develop close working relationships.
* Basic IT literacy.

Additional Information

MOD security clearance and DBS Standard required. To meet national security vetting requirements, you will normally need to have been resident in the UK for at least 3 years to gain a Counter Terrorist Check, 5 years for Security Clearance and 10 years for Developed Vetting prior to the date of application. All Developed Vetted posts are required to be UK Nationals.

Proof of right to work in UK essential.

The Contract operates a flexible output during the overarching service hours and this role will require the incumbent to work overtime when required, including weekends and overnight stays.

Required to wear approved company work wear.
A reliable, trustworthy, competent, and physically fit person with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Confident, self-motivated, and able to use own initiative, highly responsive to company and customer requirements. Pro-active and consistent with the ability to adapt quickly to the different needs of the business and: * DV Clearance required following appointment. * Full Driving License. * Categories D and CE essential, CE desirable. * Driver CPC qualifications in PSV and Haulage essential. * Understanding of and compliant with all aspects of Road Transport legislation. * Motor Transport Supervisor Qualification. (Must be willing to gain post appointment) * Basic mechanical knowledge of vehicles. * Possess good written and numerical skills. * Good geographic knowledge. * Capability to multi-task when and where needed, as required by the business. * Effective interpersonal communication skills. * Flexible approach to accommodate changing requirements and priorities. * Good customer facing skills and the ability to develop close working relationships. * Basic IT literacy. Additional Information MOD security clearance and DBS Standard required. To meet national security vetting requirements, you will normally need to have been resident in the UK for at least 3 years to gain a Counter Terrorist Check, 5 years for Security Clearance and 10 years for Developed Vetting prior to the date of application. All Developed Vetted posts are required to be UK Nationals. Proof of right to work in UK essential. The Contract operates a flexible output during the overarching service hours and this role will require the incumbent to work overtime when required, including weekends and overnight stays. Required to wear approved company work wear.