Motor Transport Driver
| Company: | Sodexo Ltd |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £15.47 - £15.47 |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Portsmouth, PO1 3LU |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Closing date: | 4 Aug 2026 |
Summary
- 37.5 hours per week
- 5 days out of 7 Monday - Sunday (Various shifts - Mornings, nights, weekends)
- £15.47 per hour
- 10% discount on Costcutter shop on site
- Free car parking
- Reduced cost use of gym on site
- Subsidised food available on site
- Access to Historic Dockyard at FMSP Portsmouth
- Families Day and other special events on site
- Sodexo rewards and benefits
- Discounts at Sodexo partner brands
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Job Description
Fabulous opportunity to join a global organisation with over 500,000 colleagues worldwide as a Motor Transport Driver and provide support to Armed Forces personnel at HM Naval Base Portsmouth, Motor Transport Garage, Building 3/5, Portsmouth PO1 3LU. You will be responsible for operating a variety of vehicles, including passenger-carrying vehicles (coach/minibus), light goods vehicles (van/pick-up), and cars to meet the diverse needs of our clients.
What you’ll do:
The key responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:
- 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.
- 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.
What you bring:
- Full clean UK driving license.
- PCV Category 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.
- Due to security requirements you must have been continuously resident in UK for last 3 years to apply for this position
What we offer:
- On-the-job training with experienced professionals
- Fully funded apprenticeship qualifications
- Career development opportunities within Sodexo
- A friendly and supportive work environment
- Wellbeing Support – Unlimited online resources, a free health app with 24/7 virtual GP, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
- Financial Benefits – Discounts for you and your family, salary finance support, retirement plan, and a death-in-service benefit.
- Career Growth – Apprenticeships, learning tools, and development opportunities.
- Work Perks – Cycle to Work Scheme, volunteering opportunities, flexible work, full training, and a protective uniform.
Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications