Driver at British High Commission

Job Ref: 04/16 ABJ
Grade: S1
Type of Position: Full-time, Permanent
Type of Post: British High Commission
Job Category: Other British Government Departments (Partners across Government, including UK Visas)
Job Subcategory: MOD (Ministry of Defence)

Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)

• Daily first parade and maintenance checks on relevant DS vehicles including maintenance of DS service logs, vehicle documents and maintenance schedule
• 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 Ballistic Protection, 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 vehicle
• Liaison with Foreign Defence Officials and Embassy staff as appropriate
• Transport support for visiting Military and OGD’s when required (Via DA/ADA).
• Transport cover for BMATT when required.(Via DA/ 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 and Experience

• Valid and clean driver's licence
• 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 Chancery, an ability to get on with others is necessary.

Required Competencies

• Leading and Communicating, Collaborating and Partnering, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace

Starting Monthly Salary
N174, 892.

Start Date
1 May 2016.

Deadline
17th March, 2016.