Post: Driver (S1)
Organization: The
British High Commission (BHC
Location: Accra, Ghana,West Africa
Job Category:
Maintenance
Job Description
Job Description : Driver (S1) The British High Commission
(BHC) Accra has
a vacancy for S1 Driver position at the Transport section. The Transport
section handles the day to day transportation needs of the High Commission. The
main elements of the job include: Operating assigned vehicle in a safe and
courteous manner Maintaining defensive driving Reads and interprets maps and
driving directions to plan the most efficient route service for customers, and
reads and interprets road signs in English; Presents safety briefing to
passengers prior to each trip departure; Keeps the assigned vehicle(s) clean
inside and outside; Checks water, gas, oil and mechanical condition before
leaving on run. Reports delays and accidents. Maintains accurate, up-to-date
records on trip sheets, customer transportation forms, vehicle maintenance,
fuel purchases, incident reports, accident reports, vehicle condition reports
and other records that are requested from management; Reports defects or
problems with vehicle to supervisor. Perform minor vehicle repairs; skilled in
reasoning skills to interpret policies and procedures, maps, and route
directions; and ability to administer First Aid, Performs minor maintenance
tasks on assigned vehicle(s) as required; Fuels the assigned vehicle(s);
Coordinates the schedule for major or periodic vehicle maintenance with management
and staff to minimize service interruptions; Responds immediately to accident
or medical emergencies by notifying emergency response providers, and rendering
First Aid until emergency personnel arrive Provides a communication link
between customers and staff, Assists passengers, including handicapped, in and
out of the vehicle; operates ramps, lifts and securement devices as needed
Performs such other duties as may be required.The skills/attributes of the
successful applicant will include: Assuming responsibility for tasks with
minimum supervision, delivering to deadlines Willingness to be flexible and, if
required, take on tasks outside those of a driver. Good communicating skills in
speaking and writing The ability to remain customer focused, polite and
courteous under pressure. Excellent team player Computer skills are not part of
the job but would be an advantage The successful applicant is likely to have
one or more of: Ability to drive a multi-passenger vehicle safely and
appropriately, ability to read and interpret road signs in English; ability to
read, understand, and adhere to the rules and regulations of the Driving and
vehicular Licensing Authority; ability to establish effective professional
relationships with customers, co-workers, and upper level staff and employees;
ability to prepare concise and accurate records and reports; extensive
knowledge of the operations and features of assigned vehicle(s); ability to
recognize vehicle maintenance needs; The successful applicant will need to: Observe
the Foreign and Commonwealth Office’s diversity and equality policies Show some
flexibility over working hours
Required Skills
or Experience
JobType : Full
Time
Education Level :
Unqualified
Experience Required :
Required Skills or Experience Acceptable Experience and Training: Must have
basic education (O’ Level or SSCE or MSLC) Must have a minimum 10 years driving
experience, Must possess and maintain a safe driving record; Must possess the
required valid Driv
Posting Date: Sep
26 2013 12:00AM
Date Expires :
9th- october-2013
How to Apply
Contact Person /
Email / Address:
Send Application (CV and Covering Letter) to : Candidates
should complete an application form which can be obtained from this link:
www.gov.uk/government/world/organisations/british-high-commission-accra/about/recruitment#current-vacancies
add their CVs and cover letter and send for the attention of:
Please Note : employers will only shortlist the most
qualified candidates for their posting.
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