View Vacancy - Driver S1 (06/17 ACC)
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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Residence and Support Staff)
Driver / Messenger
Main purpose of job:
To provide reliable and courteous transportation service to customers with safety as top priority; to provide a communication link between customers and staff; to operate and maintain assigned vehicle(s); and to maintain vehicle and customer records
Roles and responsibilities / what will the jobholder be expected to achieve?:
- Operates assigned vehicle in a safe and courteous manner
- Maintains defensive driving
- Provides a communication link between customers and staff,
- Assists passengers, including handicapped, in and out of the vehicle; operates ramps, lifts and securement devices as needed
- Reads and interprets maps and driving directions to plan the most efficient route service for customers, and reads and interprets road signs in English;
- Presents safety briefing to passengers prior to each trip departure;
- Keeps the assigned vehicle(s) clean inside and outside;
- Checks water, gas, oil and mechanical condition before leaving on run.
- Reports delays and accidents.
- Maintains accurate, up-to-date records on trip sheets, customer transportation forms, vehicle maintenance, fuel purchases, incident reports, accident reports, vehicle condition reports and other records that are requested from management;
- Reports defects or problems with vehicle to supervisor.
Ghanaian Driving Licence: Class D-F, Minimum of MSLC, JHS and SSSCE, driven in a corporate organisation for at least 3years
Computer literate
30 March 2017
S1
Fixed Term
36 months
Africa
Ghana
Accra
British High Commission
GHC 1,327 per month
1 May 2017
- Employees recruited locally by the British High Commissiony in Accra are subject to the Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law in Ghana.
- All applicants must be legally able to work in the country of application with the correct visa/status or work permit.
- 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.
- Reference and security clearances checks will be conducted.
- Any questions you may have about this position will be answered during the interview, should you be invited.
- 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
- Successful candidates not resident in Ghana will be personally liable for costs and arrangements to relocate, including accommodation and work permits.
- Complete the application form in full as the information provided will be used for screening purposes.
- Check your application and attachments before you submit your application, as you will not be able to make any changes once submitted.
- The British High Commission will never ask you to pay a fee or money to apply for a position.
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This opportunity is closed to applications.
