View Vacancy - Weekend Drivers S1 (50/18 NR)
Main purpose of job:
To provide transport services for staff and other authorised passengers at the British High Commission (BHC) to and from assigned destinations within Kenya in a safe, efficient and courteous manner, strictly adhering to road traffic rules, Foreign & Commonwealth Office Transport Policy, BHC Transport Policy and Post’s security regulations.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in one of Nairobi’s biggest missions, providing an all-round logistics support to a growing mission. The successful applicants must have an ABCE, clean driving licence and have a minimum of four years driving experience. The applicants also require good working knowledge of the city, its environs and other areas of the country.
The individual will need to be extremely efficient in managing their time in an environment which is dynamic and liable to change at very short notice. The individual should be able to think ahead and choose the best route for the journey, demonstrate initiative, be extremely discreet and polite in all dealings with both internal and external contacts as a representative of the Mission.
Roles and responsibilities
- Carry out daily maintenance checks on BHC vehicles. Ensuring all vehicles are roadworthy before starting on their journey including tyres, petrol, oil and lubricants.
- Drive authorised passengers to meetings and functions in and around Nairobi and also up-country.
- Drive the BHC’s Armoured Vehicles.
- Meet authorised passengers at, or deliver them to, Kenyan airports as required.
- Accurately complete journey record sheets for all journeys in official vehicles.
- Ensure passenger safety by ensuring that they wear their seat belts and, if in an armoured vehicle, they receive a passenger brief.
- Have a well-documented journey plan when proceeding on long safaris. Use the issued tracking devices and satellite telephones as required.
- Ensure vehicles are serviced at the stated mileage and all details documented in the Logbook.
- Make pickups and deliveries of authorised passengers, furniture and equipment and deliver water to properties using the BHC’s water bowsers.
- Work on a pre-determined shift programme.
- Submit all purchase receipts to the Transport Manager and ensuring that any mechanical faults are reported to the BHC Mechanics.
- Maintain in contact with the BHC by using the existing radio/communication system and ensure that fitted dashboard cameras are properly utilised.
- Maintain a high degree of confidentially and discreteness in discussions and travels involving the nature of the role, passengers and destinations, etc.
- Ensuring the safety and security of passengers and vehicle in your care.
- Any other duties as assigned by the Head of Section, Transport Planner or Transport Manager, including, but not restricted to covering for colleagues during official absences, and manning the BHC reception/switchboard when required.
- Able to communicate effectively in English, in person, on the phone and in writing
- Possess a clean police record
- Possess a full clean valid driving licence (ABCE).
- Minimum of a secondary school education KCSE certificate
- 5 years’ experience as a Driver within a government or NGO or Corporate/Office environment
- Good knowledge of local city roads, locations of government offices and main roads to other parts of the country
- Good computer skills
- Good driver customer service protocols and proactive organisational skills
Leave:
Members of staff are entitled to paid annual leave, which is earned, from the day they commence employment. Entitlements are as follows:
- Grades S1 (L)25 days and then 30 days after 5 years’ service
In addition to annual leave, the BHC normally observes no fewer than 9 and no more than 14 Kenyan and British public and religious holidays in a year. These vary from year to year and are at the discretion of the High Commissioner. A list of holidays is published each year.
Working Patterns:
44 hours per week -requirement is for two mainly weekend drivers who will also be expected to make up their weekly hours with shifts during the week if necessary.
Learning and development opportunities :
The Regional Learning and Development Team visit Nairobi regularly to provide training courses to further personal development.
- 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 High Commission will never request any payment or fees to apply for a position.
- Employees recruited locally by the British High Commission in Nairobi are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law in Kenya.
- It is essential that the applicants already have the right to live and work in Kenya without the need to apply for a 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.
- 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.
- Please log into your profile on the application system on a regular basis to review the status of your application.
This opportunity is closed to applications.
