Mechanical Transport Driver

Tax-Efficient Income | Accommodation & Meals Provided | Return Flights | Professional Development | Unique Overseas ExperienceThe Role

As a Mechanical Transport Driver, you will provide safe, reliable and professional transport support across the Ascension Island operation.

You will operate a varied fleet, including large passenger-carrying vehicles, HGVs, refuelling bowsers, forklifts and specialist airside vehicles and equipment, subject to holding the appropriate licence and completing any required training, assessment and authorisation.

The role forms part of an operational shift rota and includes standby, on-call and out-of-hours working where required. Flexibility is important, as working patterns may change to meet operational needs.

You will need to be adaptable, safety-focused and comfortable working in an operational environment where priorities and working patterns can change in response to aircraft movements, weather and other operational requirements.

What You'll Get

• Tax-efficient income
• Free accommodation and meals
• Return flights to the UK twice a year
• 40 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Access to gym, sports and swimming facilities
• 5% monthly site allowance
• 10% annual tour bonus
• Professional development opportunities
• 24-month fixed-term contract

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake a range of driving and vehicle-operating duties in support of operational requirements.
• Safely operate vehicles and specialist equipment for which you are appropriately licensed, trained and authorised.
• Carry out required daily and weekly vehicle inspections, promptly reporting defects, damage or serviceability concerns.
• Undertake general vehicle husbandry, including vehicle preparation, cleanliness, routine checks and care of allocated vehicles and equipment.
• Help ensure vehicles and equipment remain safe, clean and serviceable.
• Accurately complete driving records, inspection documentation and other required records.
• Comply with applicable driving-hours requirements and relevant Health & Safety, Quality Assurance and Environmental procedures.
• Support the upkeep and day-to-day operation of the Daily Inspection Bay.
• Follow relevant tool-control and equipment-control procedures.
• Communicate professionally with colleagues, passengers, customers and operational teams.
• Support the wider Mechanical Transport team and undertake other reasonable duties as operationally required.

What We Are Looking ForEssential

• UK Category C (Large Goods Vehicles) and Category D (Passenger Carrying Vehicles) driving licence entitlements, or the relevant Ascension equivalent Category J licence.
• Suitable literacy and numeracy skills to complete records and documentation accurately.
• Good IT capabilities, including the ability to complete records, access information and undertake routine administrative tasks.
• Good communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with colleagues, passengers, customers and operational teams.
• A strong commitment to Health & Safety and safe vehicle and equipment operation.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to work effectively in a time-critical and changing operational environment.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• A flexible and responsible approach to operational requirements, including shift, standby, on-call and out-of-hours working.

Desirable

• ADR Class 3 (Flammable Liquids) qualification with the appropriate tanker entitlement for operating refuelling bowsers.
• Experience operating HGVs, large passenger-carrying vehicles or specialist vehicles and equipment.
• Previous experience within a transport, airfield or similar operational environment.
• Experience using Microsoft Word and other Microsoft Office applications.

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to use and develop your professional driving skills in an environment very different from a conventional UK-based driving role.

You will work with a varied fleet and specialist equipment while supporting an important Defence operation on Ascension Island. For someone who enjoys variety, responsibility and being part of an operational team, the role offers professional experience that is difficult to gain elsewhere, together with the unique opportunity to live and work on Ascension Islan

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