Department: Transport/Logistics Operations

Employment Type: Full time/Permanent

Report To/Direct supervisor:    Transport manager

Direct Reports/Supervisees: None

Grade level: Entry

Duty station: Kigunga office and Katega office

Key Working Relationships (Non-Supervisory):

• Fleet Coordinator
• Fleet Mechanics
• Telematics Officer

Job purpose:

The purpose of the role is to safely and effectively drive and maintain BPUL vehicles to a high-quality standard. S/he may also be requested to support BPUL operational activities as required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure the vehicle is properly loaded/prepared and ready to leave as per the agreed schedule
• Carry out daily, pre-trip, post-trip and other periodical vehicle inspections as stipulated in the BPU fleet inspection procedures
• Keep all logbooks up-to-date and copies submitted monthly to the Transport Manager
• Ensure third party insurance or registration stickers are always valid
• Alert Transport Manager in writing at least 4 weeks before expiry of insurance or registration
• Always keep the vehicle interior and exterior clean
• Ensure that the vehicle receives the correct maintenance in a timely fashion to prevent avoidable breakdown, and to maximize vehicle performance
• Carefully monitor fuel and oil consumption of the vehicle, taking steps that records are accurate and no supplies are diverted
• Driving in a responsible way, showing care and consideration for other road users, including pedestrians and cyclists and ensuring risks to all vehicles under the Driver’s control are minimized
• Ensure BPU vehicles are only used for official business and only in accordance with BPU vehicle use procedures.
• Adhere to scheduled route and destination.
• Carry out any other duties as requested by the Transport Manager

Education:

• O’ level certificate or Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE)
• Valid Ugandan Driving License applicable to the class of vehicle being driven, manual transmission essential

Skills and Experience:

• 3-4 years’ experience of professional driving
• Clean driving record
• Defensive driving is an added advantage
• Knowledge of safety regulations, traffic laws and traffic highway codes.
• Ability to work under pressure and flexibility
• Knowledge of more than one Ugandan language is an added advantage
• Experience driving 4×4 and truck vehicles in difficult terrain and in all seasons
• Ability to work as part of a highly functioning team
• Excellent record and time management
• Working mechanical knowledge enabling basic maintenance of vehicle.
• Good oral and written communication
• Attention to detail
• Ability to drive vehicle in an economical manner
• Computer knowledge

Competencies:

The ideal candidate should demonstrate the following BPUL High Performance Behaviours:

• Common purpose
• Open communication
• Setting and Achieving Targets
• Sense of Urgency & Agility
• Accountability
• Collaborate Effectively
• Result-Driven Mindset
• Trust & Mutual Respect
• Customer Focused
• Innovation & Continuous Learning
• Sense of Belonging