View Vacancy - JETT Driver

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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Residence and Support Staff)
Driver / Messenger

The British Embassy in Washington, DC is seeking an experienced Driver to join our Joint Embassy Transport Team. The Joint Embassy Transport Team is part of Corporate Services and is responsible for providing a professional transportation service for the Embassy. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced driver interested in a career with an outstanding organisation.

 

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Provide transportation services to all levels of Diplomatic, Military and VIP personnel.
  • Maintain daily journey records.
  • Deputise for Transport Manager when required.
  • Full compliance with Embassy Transport policy.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

• A minimum of 6 years driving experience is required. Experience in driving Diplomatic, Military or VIP personnel would be welcomed.
• Good customer service and communication skills are essential.
• Basic administration/IT skills (data entry, internet research, email and scheduling software).
• Must have an impeccable driving record and hold clean driving licence.
• Must be flexible with working hours (shift working).
• Must be a good team worker.
• Knowledge of the DC Metro area a plus

Essential on arrival: Clean drivers licence and knowledge of the area


Desirable: Driven VIP’s before


20 March 2019
S1
Full-time, Permanent
40
Americas, Caribbean & Overseas Territories
United States
Washington
British Embassy
1
USD
$18.00
29 April 2019

Learning and development opportunities (and any specific training courses to be completed):

Evasive driving

Working patterns:

Various shifts from 07.00 until 23.00 and on call one weekend out of five.



Any other information


Must work well in a team and of smart appearance.


 



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