View Vacancy - Driver (09/18 ABJ)

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Job Category

Other British Government Departments (Partners across Government, including UK Visas)

Job Subcategory

MOD (Ministry of Defence)

Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)

Roles and responsibilities

Daily first parade and maintenance checks on relevant DS vehicles including maintenance of DS service logs, vehicle documents and maintenance schedules.
Ensuring all vehicles are roadworthy and fully equipped as per DS checklist prior to the before start of each journey.
Route planning, location threats and travel security of all DS personnel. To include loading of Sat Phone and mapping.
To have a working knowledge of emergency First Aid, Map Reading and Satellite Navigation via GPS.
Completing accurate journey record sheets for all journeys in official vehicles
Liaison with Foreign Defence Officials and Embassy staff as appropriate
Transport support for visiting Military and OGD’s when required (Via DA/DDA/ADA). Transport cover for BMATT when required.(Via DA/ DDA/ADA)
To ensure your appearance, bearing and hygiene is of the highest standard at all times and you are to retain a reasonable standard of physical fitness.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience

Minimum of 3 years driving experience.
Must be able to carry out basic vehicle maintenance checks.
Valid and clean driver’s licence

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience

Basic knowledge of MS Excel and Word IT packages would be an advantage.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
The incumbent should be prepared to help wherever required on a variety of different topics even if this falls outside the strict job specification. Reliability, initiative and a high degree of responsibility and security are essential.
As a representative of a small OGD in the BHC, an ability to get on with others is necessary

Application deadline

17 July 2018

Grade

Type of Position

Permanent

Region

Africa

Country/Territory

Nigeria

Location (City)

Abuja

Type of Post

British High Commission

Salary

N234,033

Start Date

1 September 2018

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This opportunity is closed to applications.