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We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: HOIO Driver S1 (08/24 ABJ)
Location: Abuja
Grade: S
Duration of Post: 12 months
Type of Position: Fixed Term
Working hours per week: 40 hours
Type of Post: British Deputy High Commission
Job Subcategory: Home Office International Operations
Job Category: Other British Government Departments (Partners across Government, including UK Visas)
Start Date: 1 April 2024
Main Purpose of Job
- To provide transport services for Home Office International Operations (HOIO) staff and visitors of the British High Commission to and from assigned destinations within Abuja and other Nigeria Region 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 fleet vehicles and support other HOIO operations as required.
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 Abuja and Nigeria.
- 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.
- Manage a working stock of spares (held in stores with restricted access) for the fleet based in Abuja in line with FCDO/BHC policy.
Administrative Support – 20%:
- Provide administrative support for the day to day running of the Abuja office
- Assist the Deputy Transport Manager/Team Leaders and liaise with other Corporate Services staff based in Abuja 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 check lists, Fuel Consumption, etc.
Essential Qualifications
- Full valid Nigerian driving licence
- Minimum of 3 years verifiable previous driving experience
- Good working knowledge (and driving experience) of Abuja
- Basic Computer skills – Microsoft Office tools
- Must possess minimum of SSCE with 5 credits obtained in one sitting
- Must be able to relate and speak fluently with locals
- Must be able to relate and speak English
Desirable qualifications, skills and experience:
- Qualified to drive armoured vehicles
- Are currently or have worked as an official employee of a diplomatic mission or NGO/ ex police/ ex military or ex law enforcement
- First Aid at Work,
- Defensive Driver Training
Required behaviours:
- Seeing the Big Picture, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace, Working Together
Salary
USD 678.87 / Month
Other benefits and conditions of employment
Learning and development opportunities:
- Full training will be provided based on the successful candidate already holding a full and valid driving licence.
- First Aid At Work.
- Full Induction.
- Armoured Vehicle Driver Training.
- Defensive Driver Training
- Mandatory FCDO e-learning
- Access to FCDO e-learning opportunities and formal/informal learning and development opportunities at the British High Commission.
Working patterns:
- Full Time
- Core working hours are 37 hours per week (5 days per week)
Working patterns:
- 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.
- Drivers are expected to have an excellent grasp of English both speaking, writing and reading. A proactive approach to work and able to work as a team and on ones own initiative. Good organisational and planning skills are essential. Good personal hygiene is expected.
- Please note that accommodation will not be provided for this vacancy and the successful candidate will have to travel to and from the British Deputy High Commission on Victoria Island daily for the start and end of their shift.
Application Closing Date
28th February, 2024.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
CLICK HERE TO APPLY
Important Information and Notice
- Please check your application carefully before you submit, as no changes can be made once submitted.
- Employees recruited locally by the British High Commission in Abuja are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law in Nigeria.
- All candidates must be legally able to work and reside in the country of the vacancy with the correct visa/work permit status or demonstrate eligibility to obtain the relevant permit.
- The responsibility lies on the successful candidate to:
- Obtain the relevant permit
- Pay fees for the permit
- Make arrangements to relocate
- Meet the costs to relocation
- Employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary may have their salaries reduced by the equivalent local income tax amount.
- Information about the Civil Service Success Profiles can be found on this link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles
- Reference checking and security clearances will be conducted on successful candidates.
- The British High Commission will never request any payment or fees to apply for a position.
- Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful may be placed on a ‘reserve list’. If during the reserve period of 6 months the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate”.
