Executive Driver at IpNX Nigeria Limited

Job Description

• Drive vehicles for official travel and business, or as requested by supervisor.
• Maintain high standard of service to both internal and external guests.
• Ensure punctuality and safe transportation of staff and items as assigned.
• Observing the road and traffic laws and regulations.
• Ensure that safe driving practices are adhered to including local driving codes and internally agreed standards.
• Ensure vehicles are kept clean, tidy and in good working condition at all times.
• Ensure vehicles are kept secure at all times.
• Ensure vehicles are given regular/day-to-day maintenance checks on: oil, water, battery, brakes, tyres, etc.
• Ensure vehicle repairs are carried out properly by accredited vendors.
• Perform minor repairs and arrange for other repairs, prepare vehicle spare parts inventory.
• Prepare and submit vehicle monitoring report, including records of vehicle operations, maintenance, expenses, mileage, at end of each month.
• Assist the Admin Officer to ensure vehicle insurance and registration is updated according to schedule.
• Assist in the purchase of new vehicles as required
• Log official trips, daily mileage, gas consumption, oil changes, etc.
• Considerable knowledge of the safety practices and general methods, materials and equipment used in utility design, construction, repair and maintenance.
• Ability to critically assess situations, solve problems, work effectively under stress, within deadlines, and in emergency situations.
• The ability to work flexible and additional hours on short notice and a positive, team-focused attitude is essential.
• Strong ability to follow oral and written instructions properly.
• Ability to read meters, pipeline drawings, blueprints and maps.
• Ability to recognize hazards and take measures to avoid them.
• Understanding of transportation laws.
• Good traffic judgment.
• Good knowledge about car mechanics.
• Knowledge of the location of road networks, organizations, airline offices, hotels and restaurants.
• Knowledge of operations and maintenance of the office equipment.

Educational Qualifications & Functional Skills

• A National Diploma OND in any field or a minimum of School certificate
• A valid drivers’ license
• Effective communication with internal and external customers/partners.
• Experience with driving a Hilux.
• Experience with driving to remote locations on project field trips and driving off the road in difficult conditions.
• Being well-organized and systematic.
• Careful, accountable, responsible and punctual.
• A team player – personable, caring, helpful, reliable and diplomatic.
• Honest and approachable
• Good personal grooming & personal presentation.
• Willing to work long and irregular hours, shift duty and on public holidays as required.
• Willing to take regular and extensive travel to ipNX project areas.
• Commitment to the aims of ipNX Nigeria Limited.
• Discrete, respectful & confidential.