Refuel Driver

Refuel Driver

Location:RNAS Yeovilton BA22 8HT

Salary:Competitive plus excellent benefits
Schedule:Full-time 38 hours per week. Monday to Friday with shift patterns including days nights and participation in an on-call rota.

Ready to impact a better future
As a Refuel Driver in our Aircraft Engineering Support and Airfield Services team youll play a vital role in keeping aviation operations moving by safely delivering and managing fuel for military and civilian aircraft in a highly regulated environment.

From day-to-day refuelling to supporting critical flying operations your work will directly contribute to operational readiness and safety. This is a hands-on role where precision responsibility and teamwork come together to create a positive impact on essential services and the communities they support.

What youll do as a Refuel Driver

• Drive and operate HGV Class 2 vehicles for the refuelling and defueling of aircraft
• Conduct aviation fuel quality assurance testing across bulk and mobile storage
• Support airfield operations including driving on airfields and public highways
• Operate bulk fuel installations and maintain refuelling equipment
• Participate in shift patterns and on-call rotas to meet operational requirements
• Ensure compliance with safety environmental and regulatory standards at all times

Does this sound like you

• Hold a Category C (HGV Class 2) driving licence
• Hold a valid ADR certificate for Class 3 flammable liquids in tanks desirable but not essential
• Have a Driver CPC qualification and up-to-date training desirable but not essential
• Be Colour Perception (CP) standard normal / Ishihara pass
• Demonstrate a strong safety mindset and attention to detail
• Can work flexibly across shifts including nights and on-call duties

What we offer

• 28 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• Over 1100 internal courses available funding for qualifications and apprenticeships (we currently offer over 60 different apprenticeships) mentoring opportunities and a focus on internal progression.
• 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 across around 1000 retailers from food and clothing to days out entertainment and travel
• Paid volunteering day tax-free charitable giving through Payroll Giving Scheme donate your pennies from your monthly pay to the Serco People Fund Charity
• Our employee networks support connection by providing spaces for collaboration learning and belonging. They represent and empower all our colleagues including veterans LGBTQIA employees women parents and carers people with disabilities and people from all cultural backgrounds.

Vetting and checks:
This role requires Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance which involves verifying your identity employment history nationality and criminal record to meet government security addition you will need to obtain formal Security Clearance (such as CTC or SC) which includes more detailed background checks on employment criminal record and financial history to ensure suitability for working in secure environments. Please note that UK residency requirements may apply for certain levels of clearance. You will also complete an Occupational Health Questionnaire so we can identify and provide any support you may need to undertake the role effectively.

Lets impact a better future together. Apply today.

A little bit about us:
At Serco everyone plays a vital part in delivering essential public services that make a real difference. As a global team of 50000 people across Defence Transport Justice Immigration Healthcare Leisure and Citizen Services were united by a shared purpose: to improve the services that communities rely on. Guided by our values of Trust Care Innovation and Pride our people make meaningful impact every single day.

Our inclusive recruitment commitment:
We prioritise your skills and potential. As a Disability Confident Leader the Top Great British Employer of Veterans 2026 and a Gold Inclusive Employer Standard holder we champion equal opportunities for all. We offer flexible and hybrid working where possible and make reasonable adjustments throughout recruitment and employment.

• Guaranteed Interview Scheme: Applicants with disabilities veterans and people with convictions who meet the minimum job criteria are guaranteed an interview. Simply opt into the relevant scheme on the application form.
• Ban The Box: We also support fair access for those with unspent criminal convictions through our Ban the Box pledge (some roles may have security exemptions).

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