Driver at Hoop Telecoms

Role Summary

• The Company Driver is responsible for the safe, timely, and efficient transportation of company staff, goods, and materials.
• The driver must ensure the vehicle is always in excellent condition and strictly adhere to hygiene and cold-chain protocols when transporting perishable goods.

Key Responsibilities
Transportation & Logistics:

• Product Delivery: Transport processed products and commercial feed to clients, distributors, and retail outlets safely and on schedule.
• Staff Transport: Provide safe and timely transportation for staff for official assignments, bank runs, or administrative errands.
• Cold Chain Awareness: Ensure that perishable goods are handled carefully and kept in the appropriate vehicle conditions during transit to prevent spoilage.
• Route Planning: Plan delivery routes efficiently to save fuel, avoid traffic delays, and ensure timely delivery of fresh products.

Vehicle Maintenance & Management:

• Daily Checks: Conduct daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections (checking oil, water, tires, brakes, and lights).
• Maintenance Coordination: Report any mechanical issues or damage to the HR/Admin Officer immediately and coordinate vehicle servicing and repairs.
• Cleanliness: Ensure the vehicle (both interior and exterior) is kept clean at all times. For delivery trucks, ensure the cargo area is sanitized regularly to prevent cross-contamination.

Administrative & Compliance:

• Record Keeping: Maintain an accurate logbook of daily trips, mileage, fuel consumption, and delivery receipts.
• Documentation: Ensure all vehicle documents (insurance, roadworthiness, vehicle license) are valid and up to date, notifying HR well in advance of renewals.

Requirements & Qualifications

• License: Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of professional driving experience. Experience driving delivery vans or light trucks is highly preferred.
• Knowledge: Familiarity with local routes, traffic laws, and road safety regulations. Basic mechanical knowledge (how to change a tire, check fluids) is essential.
• Physical Fitness: Ability to assist with the loading and offloading of goods when necessary.

Core Competencies:

• Punctuality & Reliability: Must be time-conscious, as fresh products cannot be delayed.
• Integrity: High level of honesty, especially regarding fuel usage, vehicle maintenance, and cash handling.
• Care & Caution: Ability to drive carefully to prevent damage to fragile goods (eggs) and ensure the safety of passengers and the vehicle.
• Professionalism: Courteous to clients, staff, and other road users.