International Company Driver Job in Nairobi, Kenya

An international company is seeking to recruit a suitably qualified and experienced person of high integrity to fill the position of Driver in Nairobi, Kenya.

The successful applicant will be responsible for chauffeuring the Executive Director safely for his official duties.

He will also ensure that the Executive Director is driven safely to specified locations at specified times or to destinations and times determined by the Director or his Personal Assistant.

Key roles and responsibilities:

Ensure safe transportation of the Executive Director or any other officials/ guests to and from various destinationsAssist the Executive Director or any other officials/ guests travelling as passengers in handling with their luggage and packages.To ensure the safety of driver and passengers throughout the duration of journeys by driving at all times in a safe and alert manner, conforming to the rules of the roadRun official errands for the CEOEnsure that the cars assigned to his care are consistently clean, adequately fueled and properly maintainedTo ensure that the assigned vehicles are kept in good condition and that good driving practice is observed at all timesTo report any malfunction or damage to the vehicles to the Line Manager immediately, and to ensure that the vehicles are fully repaired, serviced and otherwise maintained as requested by the Line Manager.Attend to ushering the Executive Director in and out of the car or to any other assigned/ authorized passengersMaintain records of repairs/ maintenance and logs of all trips made and purposeIndependent judgment must exercised in handling unusual situationsPerform such other tasks as assigned by the Executive Director or his Personal AssistantMinimum education and experience
Must have a KSCE certificateMust have a valid, clean driving licence ( BCE) and a valid certificate of good conductAt least 5 years of driving experience. Experience in a similar position will be an added advantageNo drugs or criminal recordKnowledge in operating and maintaining 4WD vehiclesMust have good knowledge and experience of Nairobi roads and destinations including various officesAbility to follow both oral and written instructionsWorking knowledge of the rules and regulations involved in the safe and efficient operation of vehiclesKnowledge of basic vehicle maintenance proceduresAbility to operate a van or small busGood personal hygiene and pleasant dispositionWillingness to work on a flexible scheduleGood interpersonal, communication (English & Kiswahili written and spoken) a must.Consistent attention to travel and geographical details (location, time, weather e.t.c.Willing to be a resident driverAbility to deal effectively and patiently with othersHigh integrityThis is a challenging opportunity for a dedicated and highly motivated professional, with a strong commitment to his work.

If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for, please submit your application that should include a cover letter and CV in detailing your experience as it is relevant for the post and including daytime telephone contacts to Drivervacancies35@gmail.com

The deadline for application is 20th April 2012.Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.