Truck Driver Job, Latest Driver Job Vacancies In Kenya.


Title: Truck Driver,


Industry: Food, 


Location: Thika,


Gross Salary: Competitive,


Kenblest Group in Thika is looking to hire Truck Drivers (Medium-Duty Vehicles and Heavy-Duty Vehicles) to join their distribution department. Reporting to the Operations Coordinator, the driver will be responsible for the safe and timely delivery of products to the customers.


Key Responsibilities:



  • Adhere to company systems, policies and procedures.

  • Inspecting a truck before the start of a trip – brakes, lights, oil, insurance etc.

  • Transporting and delivering items to customers in a safe and timely manner.

  • Adhering to assigned routes and following time schedules.

  • Abiding by all transportation laws and maintaining a safe driving record.

  • Operating trucks in an efficient and effective manner while reporting any issues as soon as possible.

  • Ensuring that the truck is washed – ensuring both the interior and exterior cleanliness of the vehicle (cabin included) is maintained.

  • Assisting with offloading customer items from the vehicles where possible.

  • Ensuring no unauthorized goods/persons are transported in company vehicles.

  • Engaging customers in a polite manner.

  • Any other duties deemed relevant by the management.


Required Skills



  • Exemplary driving skills

  • Ability to adhere to assigned routes, schedules, safety procedures and transportation laws

  • Strong time management and customer service skills

  • Ability to drive, lift and carry heavy items for extended periods

  • Attention to detail

  • A polite and professional disposition

  • Ability to remain calm in stressful driving situations (e.g. at rush hour)


Minimum Requirements/Qualifications



  • High School Certificate

  • A valid class BCE driving license with over 5 years’ experience

  • Age – 35 years and above

  • Clean driving record 

  • Working knowledge of safety or security vehicle driving and management rules 

  • At least 3-years’ experience in sales & distribution – FMCG preferable

  • Experience distributing baked products will be an added advantage


Key deliverables of the job



  • Timely delivery of product to customers using authorized routes

  • Efficient use of fuel (km/l usage) 

  • Monitoring truck behavior and timely reporting of anomalies 

  • Management of external customers – government authority – police, city council askaris etc 

  • Safe driving (speed, brakes, clutch etc.) including inspection of the truck at start of the day and after every delivery


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