Drivers (10 positions) At Biyinzika Poultry

Drivers (10 positions)

Uganda * Full-time

Biyinzika Poultry

Department: Transport/Logistics Operations

Employment Type: Full Time/Permanent

Reports 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 Driver is responsible for 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.

Category: DRIVING Total Positions: 10 Location: Uganda Full-time Salary: not mentioned Posted 20 days ago

KEY DUTIES AND 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 BPIL 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 BPIL vehicles are only used for official business and only in accordance with BPIL vehicle use procedures.
Adhere to scheduled route and destination.
Carry out any other duties as requested by the Transport Manager

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QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

Minimum Academic Qualifications:

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:

Minimum 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