View Vacancy - CPK - Driver, S1(L)

The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer.  We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow.
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Operations and Corporate Services)
Corporate Services Support

To perform the duties of driver at the British Embassy to a high standard displaying excellent driving skills. Follow local traffic regulations and ensure passenger(s)/driver’s safety at all times.

General driving duties

  • Drivers shall follow the traffic law and ensure to deliver customers to the right place at right time. Be able to work at a very short notice

Care of vehicles

  • Keeping the vehicles clean and serviceable
  • Ensuring the vehicles are always presentable
  • Daily check of tyre pressure, hydraulic fluid, oil, battery level and fuel
  • Identifying any defects as early as possible and to keep any potential risk to a minimal level.  Report any fault or damage immediately to the Transport manager
  • Keeping an accurate record of all journeys, ensure car service and  MOT are carried out at the appropriate times

Other Duties

  • Deliver mails to the requested Chinese Ministries and etc.
  • Transfer stuff from one place to another.
  • Go to train station/airport to deliver/pick up bags or parcels
  • Driver must have an A1A2 driver’s licence.
  • Be familiar with various destinations including Chinese ministries, companies, airport, hotels, banks etc.
  • Have a broad knowledge of travel routes, road conditions throughout Beijing as well as areas near Beijing such as Tianjin, Hebei etc.
  • Ability to learn and improve
  • Strong communication skills
  • Preferably driver has worked in a foreign diplomatic missions or has had similar experience before.
  • Basic command of English.
30 June 2019
S1
Full-time, Fixed Term
35
12 months
Asia Pacific
China
Beijing
British Embassy
2
CNY
7,156
15 July 2019

We are an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce, and valuing difference.

We offer a competitive package, which includes basic salary, good leave entitlement, and insurance plan etc. The gross starting salary for this position before all deductions is RMB 7,156/ month for Chinese Nationals. We also offer excellent development opportunities and a 22-day annual leave entitlement in pro rata. Conditioned working hours is 35 hours/ week from Monday to Friday ；Working overtime maybe required and OT is paid according to the local law regulation.

To apply, please send CV to Beijing.HR@fco.gov.uk.

Deadline for submitting applications is at 23:59 (China Standard Time) on 30 June, 2019.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted regarding the next phase of the selection process.

Please be aware that you will only be able to apply to vacancies for Country Based Staff roles with the British Government through this official tal.net site (operated by Oleeo). Jobs may be advertised on third party websites, however our adverts will always link back to the official tal.net site. If you complete and send an application through any other site, we will not receive it.

This opportunity is closed to applications.