Driver, OP TURUS Nigeria at the British High Commission

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We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Driver, OP TURUS Nigeria (02/22 LOS)

Location: Lagos
Job Category: Other British Government Departments (Partners across Government, including UK Visas)
Job Subcategory: CSSF (Conflict, Stability and Security Fund) =
Grade: S1
Type of Position: Fixed Term
Working hours per week: 37 Hours Plus ALL BMATT Nigeria Drivers work overtime
Duration of Post: 12 months
Type of Post: British Deputy High Commission
Start Date: 1 March 2022

Main Purpose of Job

• To provide transport services for staff and visitors of OP TURUS Nigeria to and from assigned destinations within Lagos 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

• 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.
• Drive OP TURUS staff and visitors to meetings and functions within Lagos 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.

Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Full valid Nigerian driving licence - Class E & G
• Minimum of 3 years verifiable previous driving experience
• Previous experience of driving Armoured Vehicles
• Must possess a minimum of SSCE with 5 credits obtained in one sitting

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 competencies :

• Making Effective Decisions, Collaborating and Partnering, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace.

Salary  
NGN195,647.34 Monthly.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply

Additional information

• Please complete the application form in full as the information provided is used during screening.
• Please check your application carefully before you submit, as no changes can be made once submitted.
• The British High Commission will never request any payment or fees to apply for a position.
• 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
• The British High Commission do not sponsor visas/work permits except where it may be local practice to do so.  
• Employees who are not eligible to pay local income tax: e.g. certain third-country nationals and spouses/partners of UK diplomats will have their salaries abated by an equivalent amount. 
• Information about the Foreign and Commonwealth Office Competency Framework can be found on this link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-competency-framework Please note:  AA=A1, AO=A2, EO=B3, HEO=C4, SEO=C5 
• Reference checking and security clearances will be conducted on successful candidates.
• If you don’t already hold a valid SA Police Clearance Certificate, we recommend that you apply for the certificate at the time of your application.

Application Deadline 3rd February, 2022.