View Vacancy - VNM - Defence Section Driver, S1 (L)

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MOD (Ministry of Defence)

Main purpose of job:

The main purpose of the job is to provide a safe and courteous transport service and other administrative support work for the Defence Section in Hanoi Vietnam.

Roles and responsibilities / what will the jobholder be expected to achieve?:

Core duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Provide a flexible driving service to the Defence section often requiring overtime, early and late work, weekend work and travel with extended stays throughout Vietnam.
  • Daily check of the vehicle e.g.: tyre pressures, hydraulic fluid, oil, radiator, and battery level.
  • Maintenance of Vehicle and paperwork in accordance with MOD regulations.
  • Keeping the vehicle clean and serviceable at all times.
  • Reporting any defects and assisting to ensure their resolution.
  • Keeping an accurate record of all journeys.
  • Ensuring the safety and security of the vehicle and passengers in your care.
  • Provide support during trips, including planning routes, arranging visits and assisting with visiting teams as required.
  • Support Embassy Teams with logistics and other work, e.g., scanning invoices, photocopying, shredding, faxing and portering when required.
  • Assist Defence UK based staff with personal administration in order to operate effectively in Vietnam including assistance with personal vehicles.
  • Other office tasks as assigned.
  • Possess a clean police record and a full clean valid driving licence
  • Minimum of 3 years driving experience
  • Able to communicate effectively in English, in person, on the phone and in writing.
  • Good knowledge of the roads and location of government offices in Hanoi and main roads to other parts of the country.
  • Physically fit with excellent eyesight.
  • Good driver customer service protocols and proactive organisational skills.
  • Working knowledge of mechanical skills needed to maintain vehicles in a roadworthy condition.
  • Candidate must have valid driving license at level of B2 according to Vietnamese law.
  • Once the job is offered, successful candidate is required to have a health check certificate issued by one authorised medical supplier, which is valid within 06 months. This certificate is covered by the Embassy.

Level of language required:  A good level of English both spoken and written

  • Fluent in Vietnamese (written and spoken)
  • Formal training as an official driver.
  • Experience in driving for international organizations and VIPs.
  • Ability to use Microsoft 365 tools
Changing and Improving, Making Effective Decisions, Delivering at Pace
30 May 2022
S1
Full-time, Fixed term, with possibility of renewal
35
Asia Pacific
Vietnam
Hanoi
British Embassy
1
VND
17,593,828
25 June 2022

Learning and development opportunities (and any specific training courses to be completed): 

The British Embassy is committed to being a learning and development organisation and encourages all staff to pursue continued learning and development in the workplace. We offer a supportive and friendly working environment where staff work to the values of: integrity, honesty, objectivity and impartiality.  Everyone is encouraged to take responsibility, be innovative and work together.

The British Embassy offers a competitive remuneration package including salary, leave entitlement, flexible working patterns, medical package for staff and dependants, and opportunities for learning and development.

Employment offers are subject to the successful clearance of pre-employment checks.

Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy Hanoi is subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law.

Please note that your application must be submitted before 23:55 on the day mentioned in the above field “Application deadline”.

Please be aware that the deadline for submitting applications is considered to be the time zone for the country where the vacancy has arisen. 

Incomplete application forms will not be taken into consideration, so please ensure you provide the information requested. Only shortlisted candidates for interview will be contacted. Interviewees will be assessed on the core competencies listed above. Unsuccessful candidates will be notified via the system in due time. 

Indicated start date is provisional and subject to successful completion of reference and security checks.

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To those applicants not short-listed, we extend our appreciation for considering the British Government as a potential employer.

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This opportunity is closed to applications.