View Vacancy - Driver / Transport Manager (01/18 PL)

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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Operations and Corporate Services)
Corporate Services Support

Main purpose of job:

To provide a professional safe and customer focused service to internal customers. The official driver has the responsibility for conveying The High Commissioner, VIP’s and other official visitors to various locations in Mauritius. The driver will also have the responsibility in conducting admin work and delivery of various invitations and other documents on behalf of the High Commission.


Roles and responsibilities

Driving the High Commissioner to and from work and to destinations as instructed in a safe and careful manner.

Meet and greet visitors in a friendly and polite manner at the airport and other pickup points and to work collaboratively with all colleagues.

Maintain high standards keeping the vehicle clean at all times and perform daily maintenance checks prior to and after use. Routinely checking for noticeable defects and co-ordinate with the Corporate Services Team and follow up remedial action.

Accurately record journeys on the car log book and update the vehicle maintenance logbook. Keep daily running sheets, of mileage and maintain accurate records of fuel consumption. Promptly reporting all accidents and near misses to line manager

Other administrative ad hoc tasks inside and outside the High Commission, as directed by Corporate Services (e.g. transport bookings, mail deliveries).

Work independently and as a member of a team. This means being able to plan and complete tasks on time, communicate and consult effectively with individuals and groups and imparting information to others.













  • Must have excellent driving skills as well as holding a proven safe driving record. Able to drive both automatic and manual vehicles.
  • A good command of English language is essential.
  • Possess a well developed understanding of road/traffic systems and rules in Mauritius.
  • Fully conversant with Microsoft Office [MS Word, Excel, Outlook]; general office and administration skills.


  • Work experience of at least three years in a similar capacity. Diplomatic mission/international organisation experience will be an advantage.
  • An ability to effectively interpret road maps.
  • Must have smart appearance and well groomed, must be highly reliable punctual, courteous and responsible.
  • Customer service experience.
  • A good command of French/Creole will be highly advantageous





2 April 2018
S1
Fixed term, with possibility of renewal
Africa
Mauritius
Port Louis
British High Commission
Rs19, 935
1 May 2018

Working patterns:

This job will require that you work odd hours at times that fall outside the normal working hours.



Please complete the application form in full as the information provided is used during screening.

Please check your application carefully before you submit, as no changes can be made once submitted.

The British Embassy will never request any payment or fees to apply for a position.

Employees recruited locally by the British HIgh Commission in Port Louis are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law in Mauritius.

All candidates must be legally able to work and reside in the country of the vacancy with the correct visa/work permit status or demonstrate eligibility to obtain the relevant permit.


The responsibility lies on the successful candidate to;


1.Obtain the relevant permit


2.Pay the fees for the permit


3.Make arrangements to relocate


4.Meet the costs to relocation

Employees who are not eligible to pay local income tax: e.g. certain third-country nationals and spouses/partners of UK diplomats will have their salaries abated by an equivalent amount.

Information about the Foreign and Commonwealth Office Competency Framework can be found on this link:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-competency-framework Please note: Job grade AA=A1, AO=A2, EO=B3, HEO=C4, SEO=C5

Reference checking and security clearances will be conducted on successful candidates.


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This opportunity is closed to applications.