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We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Driver S1
Location: Lagos
Grade: S1
Region: Africa
Duration of Post: 24 months
Job Category: Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Operations and Corporate Services)
Job Subcategory: Driver / Messenger
Start Date: 2nd January 2025
Number of vacancies: 3
Main purpose of Job
To provide transport services staff at the British Deputy High Commission (BDHC) in Lagos to and from assigned destinations within Lagos and other areas in Nigeria in a safe, efficient and courteous manner observing all road traffic rules and post security regulations.
Perform administrative duties as may be required to support the effective running of the fleet vehicles and support other transport operations as required.
Roles and responsibilities
Transport Services - 70%:
Manage transport booking requests and communicate effectively with customers and other stakeholders
Drive BDHC staff and visitors to meetings and functions within Lagos and Nigeria.
Conduct Airport runs to pick up/drop off BDHC staff and visitors. Liaise with Airport officials as necessary.
Undertake journeys to other states within Nigeria as necessary
Perform duties in line with post security regulations
Complete accurate journey record sheets for all journeys in official vehicles.
Vehicle Maintenance and Management - 20%:
Keep accurate records of vehicle mileage, fuel consumption and maintenance work/costs
Perform daily inspections to ensure that all official vehicles are road worthy and in good working order.
Wash/Clean official vehicles ensuring they are kept tidy and parked in a secured area.
Complete vehicle inspection checklists and promptly report any defects, faults or incidents that occur to the Transport Manager
Check that all vehicle equipment and tools are secured safely and are functioning correctly.
Administrative Support - 10%:
Provide administrative support for the day to day running of the Lagos office
Assist the Deputy Transport Manager/Team Leaders and liaise with other Corporate Services staff based in Lagos as necessary
Update transport related data using Microsoft Office IT systems and maintain other records as may be delegated by the office/transport manager
Maintain adequate records for all the operations of the transport unit required for audit purposes e.g. Journey records, Stores, Vehicle maintenance check lists, Fuel Consumption, etc.
Qualifications
Essential qualifications, skills and experience:
Full valid Nigerian driving license
Minimum of 3 years verifiable previous driving experience
Good working knowledge (and driving experience) of Lagos
Basic Computer skills – Microsoft Office tools
Must possess minimum of SSCE with 5 credits obtained in one sitting
Must be able to relate and speak English - Level of language required: Reading, Writing & Speaking Excellent.
Desirable qualifications, skills and experience:
Qualified to drive armored vehicles and hold a formal qualification in defensive driving.
Are currently or have worked as an official employee of a diplomatic mission or NGO/ ex police/ ex-military or ex law enforcement.
First Aid at Work.
Experience in driving Armored Vehicles (AV) .
Salary
USD 678.87 monthly.
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