Driver (S1) at British High Commission

Main Purpose of Job

• To provide transport services for staff and visitors of the British Deputy High Commission (1HMG) to and from assigned destinations within Lagos 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 Lagos office and Transport operations in the Nigeria Network.

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
• 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.

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 checklists, Fuel Consumption, etc.

Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience  

• Proficient in written and spoken English
• Full valid Nigerian driving licence
• Minimum of 3 years verifiable previous driving experience
• Previous experience of driving Armoured Vehicles
• Good working knowledge (and driving experience) of Abuja and Northern Nigeria
• Basic Computer skills – Microsoft Office tools
• Must possess a minimum of Ordinary National Diploma and SSCE with 5 credits obtained in one sitting
• Must be able to relate and speak fluently with locals

Desirable Qualifications, Skills and Experience  

• Experience of driving for other Embassies or NGOs

Required Competencies :

• Making Effective Decisions, Collaborating and Partnering, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace.

Salary  
NGN 223,596.96 / Month

Other benefits and conditions of employment:
Learning and development opportunities (and any specific training courses to be completed):

• Mandatory FCO e-learning
• Access to FCO e-learning opportunities and formal/informal learning and development opportunities at the British High Commission

Working patterns:

• Core working hours are 40 hours per week (5 days per week)  
• Drivers must work shifts rather than standard office hours. The nature of the job will require flexible working patterns. There is a requirement to work on a rotational basis sometimes in the evening and on weekends. Overtime will be paid for additional hours worked.