Driver – OP TURUS Nigeria at the British High Commission (BHC) Nigeria

The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Driver – OP TURUS Nigeria

Job ID: 14/22 ABJ
Location: Abuja
Grade: S1
Slot: 2 Openings
Start Date: 2 October 2022
Type of Position: Permanent
Type of Post: British High Commission
Job Subcategory: CSSF (Conflict, Stability and Security Fund)
Job Category: Other British Government Departments (Partners across Government, including UK Visas)

Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)

To provide transport services for staff and visitors of OP TURUS Nigeria to and from assigned destinations within Abuja and Nigeria as a whole 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 Transport operations in the Nigeria Network.

Roles and Responsibilities

Drive OP TURUS staff and visitors to meetings and functions within Abuja and Nigeria.
Complete transport-booking requests and communicate effectively with customers and other stakeholders.
Conduct Airport runs to pick up/drop off OP TURUS 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.
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 OP TURUS Fleet Manager
Check that all vehicle equipment and tools are secured safely and are functioning correctly.

Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Must possess minimum of SSCE qualification
Minimum of 3 years verifiable previous driving experience
Full valid Nigerian driving licence – Class E & G
Previous experience of driving Armoured Vehicles

Desirable Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Experience of driving for other Embassies or NGOs and International Organisations.
Basic Computer skills – Microsoft Office tools.
Reliability and experience of working in security sector or with the military.

Required behaviours: