View Vacancy - Home Office International Operations Driver S1 (26/24 LOS)

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Home Office International Operations

Main purpose of job:

To provide transport services for Home Office International Operations (HOIO) staff and visitors of the British Deputy High Commission to and from assigned destinations within Lagos and other Nigeria Region in a safe, efficient and courteous manner observing all road traffic rules and post security regulations. Perform administrative duties as may be required to support the effective running of the fleet vehicles and support other HOIO operations as required.

Roles and responsibilities:

Transport Services – 60%

  • Manage transport booking requests and communicate effectively with customers and other stakeholders
  • Drive 1HMG staff and visitors to meetings and functions within Lagos and Nigeria.
  • Conduct Airport runs to pick up/drop off 1HMG staff and visitors. Liaise with Airport officials as necessary. 
  • Undertake journeys to other states within Nigeria as necessary.
  • Perform duties in line with post security regulations.
  • Complete accurate journey record sheets for all journeys in official vehicles.

Vehicle Maintenance and Management – 20%

  • Keep accurate records of vehicle mileage, fuel consumption and maintenance work/costs
  • Perform daily inspections to ensure that all official vehicles are road worthy and in good working order.
  • Wash/Clean official vehicles ensuring they are kept tidy and parked in a secured area. 
  • Complete vehicle inspection checklists and promptly report any defects, faults or incidents that occur to the Transport Manager.
  • Check that all vehicle equipment and tools are secured safely and are functioning correctly. 
  • Manage a working stock of spares (held in stores with restricted access) for the fleet based in Lagos in line with FCDO/BHC policy.

Administrative Support – 20%

  • Provide administrative support for the day to day running of the Lagos office. 
  • Assist the Deputy Transport Manager/Team Leaders and liaise with other Corporate Services staff based in Lagos as necessary.
  • Update transport related data using Microsoft Office IT systems and maintain other records as may be delegated by the office/transport manager.
  • Maintain adequate records for all the operations of the transport unit required for audit purposes e.g. Journey records, Stores, Vehicle maintenance check lists, Fuel Consumption, etc
  • Full valid Nigerian driving licence
  • Must hold a formal qualification in defensive driving and be qualified to drive armoured vehicles
  • Minimum of 3 years verifiable previous driving experience
  • Good working knowledge (and driving experience) of Lagos
  • Basic Computer skills – Microsoft Office tools
  • Must possess minimum of SSCE with 5 credits obtained in one sitting
  • Must be able to relate and speak fluently with locals
  • Must be able to relate and speak English
  • Qualified to drive armoured vehicles.
  • Are currently of have worked as an official employee of a diplomatic mission or NGO/ ex police/ ex military or ex law enforcement.
  • First Aid at Work,
  • Defensive Driver Training
Delivering at Pace, Managing a Quality Service, Seeing the Big Picture, Working Together
18 September 2024
S1
Fixed Term
40 hours
12 months
Africa
Nigeria
Lagos
British Deputy High Commission
1
USD 678.87
monthly
1 November 2024

Drivers are expected to have an excellent grasp of English both speaking, writing and reading. A proactive approach to work and able to work as a team and on ones own initiative. Good organisational and planning skills are essential. Good personal hygiene is expected.

Please note that accommodation will not be provided for this vacancy and the successful candidate will have to travel to and from the British Deputy High Commission on VI daily for the start and end of their shit.

  • Please check your application carefully before you submit, as no changes can be made once submitted.
  • Employees recruited locally by the British High Commission in Abuja are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law in Nigeria.
  • All candidates must be legally able to work and reside in the country of the vacancy with the correct visa/work permit status or demonstrate eligibility to obtain the relevant permit.
  • The responsibility lies on the successful candidate to;
  1. Obtain the relevant permit
  2. Pay fees for the permit
  3. Make arrangements to relocate
  4. Meet the costs to relocation
  • Employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary may have their salaries reduced by the equivalent local income tax amount.  
  • Information about the Civil Service Success Profiles can be found on this link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles
  • Reference checking and security clearances will be conducted on successful candidates.
  • The British High Commission will never request any payment or fees to apply for a position.
  • Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful may be placed on a ‘reserve list’. If during the reserve period of 6 months the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate”.
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This opportunity is closed to applications.