Operational Support Officer - Driver

We’re looking for Prison Support Officers (OSOs) Drivers to join our team at HMP Doncaster. You’ll play a vital role helping prison operations run smoothly.

What does the job involve?

• To monitor, maintain and record the Vehicle Mileage and to complete the relevant weekly forms which are required for Audits.
• To be a competent Driver with a clean license and comply with the Serco Drivers Mandate.
• To liaise with the Garages/Service providers to keep the vehicles roadworthy and legal at all times.
• To make arrangements for replacement vehicles if required.
• To keep the vehicles clean both externally and internally.
• Must be fully aware of map reading (AA Route planners) and how to work a Satellite Navigation system when required.
• Must display excellent interpersonal skills.
• Report any matters or occurrences that are untoward to the Security Manager.
• Complete & maintain in date with all required training.

What we’re looking for

• Essential: Full Clean UK Driving License - GCSEs in Maths and English (Grade C or above) or equivalent, plus good IT skills.
• Desirable: Experience in a secure environment (e.g., prison service), knowledge of security procedures, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Skills:

• Strong organisation, analytical thinking, and attention to detail – reading and writing skills are important for report writing and interpreting data.
• Team player: Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with staff, visitors, and prisoners.
• Trust and discretion: This role involves handling sensitive information with professionalism.

Other requirements:

• A full driving licence and flexibility to work shifts, which may include nights.

If you thrive in a structured yet dynamic environment, we’d love to hear from you!

What we offer:

• Training and development: Over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships (including L3 Team Leader and L5 Operations Manager apprenticeships), mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression.
• Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme.
• Health and wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres, and 24/7 access to a virtual GP service.
• Discounts: Discounts across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel.
• Employee networks: Join a network where colleagues can come together, meet new people, find support, share ideas and be part of a real community.

Ready to impact a better future? Apply today.

This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship under current UK Home Office rules, as it does not meet the required salary or skill level criteria.

About Serco:

At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone.

By joining Serco you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee Networks – SercoInspire (Gender), SercoEmbrace (Multicultural), SercoUnlimited (Disability) and In@Serco (LGBT & Networks). Serco Employee Networks, led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging.

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Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. We operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly Disability Confident Leaders and holders of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview.

For help with your application please contact 0345 010 4000.

At Serco we support fair access to employment for those with unspent criminal convictions through the ‘Ban the Box’ pledge (some may be exempt due to the nature of the role and the security clearance required). Please contact our recruitment team directly on 0345 010 4000 to discuss.