Transport Officer - Leicester, United Kingdom - Serco

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    Transport Officer

    AASC- Leicester area

    Full time, .5 hours (Monday – Friday)

    Permanent

    £, Per annum, Plus Serco benefits and overtime opportunities

    Here at Serco, we work with Asylum Accommodation and Support Services to assist individuals through the asylum system, which includes providing them with temporary accommodation.

    We have 2 vacancies for Transport Officers to join our team.

    As a Transport Officer the main duties are driving duties in line with company CSOPS, LOP's to ensure the safe transportation of passengers, furniture, and rubbish clearances.

    They will ensure the vehicle is maintained in line with the company policy and procedures and report any defects.

    This role is field based, working across the whole of the Midlands and East of England (MEE) region.

    Some of the other duties include:

  • To drive company assigned vehicles as required complying with statutory regulations and company policies and procedures to ensure safe practices.
  • To Transport passengers and their dependent children in full compliance with the instructions, regulations and guidelines produced by Serco and agreed by the UKVI.
  • To Transport furniture, white goods, appliances, and household items
  • To Transport rubbish clearance of bulky loose waste, including furniture, broken appliances, garden refuse, fly-tipped, home improvement & builders waste
  • To be familiar with the procedures set out for working within the rules of Serco AASC and to meet the requirements of the UKVI contract.
  • To maintain effective communication links with the Service Delivery Centre (SDC) and the Transport Operations team, as instructed with regards to the progress of the passengers or any other appropriate matter.
  • To arrange routine servicing and MOT of assigned vehicle, ensuring planned and unplanned works are completed and vehicle is fully compliant
  • Adherence to lone working policies and procedures (Solo Protect)
  • What you need to do the job

    First and foremost you must hold a Full driving licence Cat B and have excellent Geographical Knowledge.

    You will need a willingness and ability to travel within the Midlands & East of England (MEE) region. This includes Leicester, Nottingham, Peterborough, Coventry and Derby and occasionally within the UK (a valid UK driver's licence is essential). All offers of employment are subject to security clearance checks and approval by the Home Office). You must be IT literate and be able to use a system called AORA to manage your workload on a day to day basis.

    What we offer

  • Overtime opportunities available
  • Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
  • Vehicle, Fuel Card and tools are all provided.
  • days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Career opportunities across their entire AASC contract
  • Employee discounts for major retailers and leisure activities
  • Why Serco?

    Serco offers all employees the opportunity and support to drive their own ambitions and develop the skills required to achieve their career goals.

    We provide a safe and professional environment where all employees are valued members of the team whilst also respecting your work/life balance.

    This ultimately contributes to the delivery of vital public services in the UK.

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