Chaperone Driver

Job details

• 25 hours per week
• Working 5 days out of 7
• Shift patterns: 07:00-12:00, 08:00-13:00, 09:00-14:00 or 11:00-16:00
• £12.71 per hour
• 10% discount at the on-site Cost cutter
• Free on-site parking
• Discounted gym membership on site
• Subsidised meals available on site
• Access to the Historic Dockyard at FMSP Portsmouth
• Family Days and exclusive on-site events
• Sodexo Rewards & Benefits programme
• Exclusive discounts with Sodexo partner brands

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Are you professional, reliable and confident communicating with people at all levels? Join Sodexo as a Chaperone Driver at HM Naval Base Portsmouth, where you'll play a vital role in maintaining the safe and secure movement of visitors and deliveries across the site.

In this rewarding role, you'll provide an exceptional customer experience while upholding the highest standards of security, safety and professionalism in a unique and fast-paced environment.

• Escorting visitors and deliveries safely within the Naval Base
• Greeting visitors in a friendly and professional manner and guiding them to the correct location
• Completing chaperone processes accurately using company systems
• Maintaining the highest levels of site security and reporting any concerns immediately
• Building strong relationships with customers, colleagues, and client representatives
• Attending team briefs, meetings, and training sessions as required
• Ensuring all duties are carried out in line with Sodexo policies, procedures, and site regulations
• Maintaining excellent standards of appearance, hygiene, and professionalism
• Reporting accidents, near misses, incidents, or faulty equipment promptly
• Supporting the wider team with additional reasonable tasks as required

• Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to interact professionally with people at all levels.
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to follow procedures accurately and work independently or as part of a team.
• Good IT skills and confidence using computer systems to complete administrative tasks.
• A full UK driving licence and aged 25 or over (required for insurance purposes).
• Continuous UK residency for the past three years to meet security clearance requirements.
• Previous experience in a military environment or an administrative role would be an advantage.

• Learn from experienced colleagues through hands-on, on-the-job training.
• Gain nationally recognised, fully funded apprenticeship qualifications.
• Build your career with excellent development and progression opportunities across Sodexo.
• Join a supportive, inclusive team where you'll be valued from day one.
• Mental health & wellbeing support
• Employee Assistance Programme offering personal, legal, and financial advice
• 24/7 virtual GP and lifestyle rewards
• Discounts for you and your family
• Financial tools and retirement plan
• Cycle to Work scheme and paid volunteering day