View Vacancy - MNL - Embassy Driver
Main Purpose of the Job
- Embassy driver to safely transport FCO staff to and from official appointments
Official Driver
- Drive safely at all times and abiding by local traffic laws and regulations
- Ensure that passengers are properly seated and wearing seatbelt/s before departure
- Coordinate daily with the Post Security Manager for the driving schedule and any other concern relative to Embassy transports
- Check destinations and ensure routes to and from the locations are safe and accessible (without on-going road works) and will not endanger driver and vehicle occupants
- Be punctual, honest, courteous and well-dressed at all times
- Undertake messengerial duties for pick up and drop off important official documents
- Undertake VIP visit support duties
- Properly fill up forms for overtime and other claims
- Perform other tasks as directed by the ROSM/PSM
Vehicle Maintenance
- Ensure that Embassy vehicles remain clean before and after every official trip
- Undertake daily inspections of the Embassy vehicles focusing on brakes, lights, oil, water, air (tire pressure), gas (or fuel)
- Report any noted defects and accidents immediately to the ROSM/PSM
- Fuel up vehicles as per guidance (when tank is already half full) and only at designated fuel stations
- Ensure every official trip is logged on the record book every journey signed off by or any of passengers
Familiarity of Metro Manila
- Have a thorough knowledge of Metro Manila major thoroughfares and roads including those leading to the major airport terminals, VIP parking and lounges
- Develop knowledge about the location of national and local government offices and agencies
- Developknowledge on the locations of national and local Philippine National Police stations and precincts, and hospitals
Training
- Undergo Defensive and Evasive driving course/s in UK or any location were such training is provided for regular Embassy vehicles and emergency flag car duties
- Undergo training in First Aid & Basic Life Support
- Undergo training on vehicle trouble shooting
Others
- Have basic computer knowledge at least in MS Word and Excel and use of the internet for e-learning courses and other FCO net services
- Valid driving licence (at least for light manual and automatic vehicles)
- No criminal record (need to submit a valid NBI clearance)
- Sound knowledge of Metro Manila
- Basic car maintenance knowledge
- Basic IT skills required
The British Embassy offers a competitive compensation package, 36-hour work week, guaranteed 13th and 14th month pay, 20 days paid annual leave (calculated on a pro-rata basis if the service period is less than one full year), extensive medical insurance, life insurance and access to a guaranteed 5 days of learning opportunities a year.
No accommodation or relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position. You must have work authorisation for the Philippines in order to apply.
Employment offers are subject to successful clearance of pre-employment checks. Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy Manila are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Philippine employment law.
Candidates are expected to have a valid NBI Clearance.
All applications must be received before 25 June 2017 at 2355 Manila time.
Incomplete application forms will not be taken into consideration, so please ensure you provide the information requested. We regret to advise that we will only be contacting short-listed candidates. Applicants called for an interview will be assessed on the core competencies listed above.
Interviews for this position will commence during the week of 10 July 2017.
The successful candidate should be able to start as soon as possible.
This opportunity is closed to applications.