Driver job at War Child Holland

Driver job at War Child Holland

Purpose
The driver is primarily responsible for providing services including driving, logistics, minor vehicle maintenance and security safety for WCH Uganda staff and activities.

Major roles and responsibilities;
• Ensure knowledge of all locations to before any travel.
• Drive vehicles carefully, safety and within the required speed limit in accordance to the Uganda traffic Laws and WCH regulations.

• Safely transport War Child personnel, guests and goods while providing convenient breaks and treating passengers with courtesy, respect and friendliness.

• Ensure proper travel and route planning is made to accomplish tasks in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Engage in proactive suggestions about vehicle use and safety while observing the policy of having the vehicle parked in an authorized place before 6pm.

• Ensure all vehicle movements do not start before 6:30am unless authorized by line manager/CD.

• Run office errands (payment of bills, shopping, dropping and picking letters/parcels etc.) as directed by the line manager and Senior officer staff;
• Keep the vehicle in good mechanical condition, carry out daily checks and immediately report faults, scratches, accidents, etc to the line manager
• Carry out daily checks and minor repairs including check/topup of engine oil, window wiper, radiator, air pressure of tires, brake fluid, fastening of battery terminal, oil leakage under car.

• Ensure the vehicle is clean both inside and outside always.
• Notify the Line manager (preferably one week in advance) of any repair or regular maintenance required to the vehicle;

• Ensure vehicle inspection during and after service is done to ascertain complete and good standard work is done. A certificate of repairs MUST be signed off.

• Ensures that WCH vehicles have proper documentation such as insurance, logbook, consent forms, waivers etc.
• Monitor the use of fuel consumption through analysis of log books and fuel gauge monthly;
• Ensure that your car always has sufficient fuel at all times and report to line manager when fuel is at half capacity.
• Ensure fuel top up at full tank every last day of the month for proper fuel tracking purposes.
• Fill in the logbook accurately before and after every trip.
• Keep proper records of transport of goods using way-bills and other forms according to WCH procedures.
• Ensure all passengers use seatbelts at all times and observe speed limit signs; Over speeding fines/penalty shall be charged to the driver.
• No use of alcohol and/or other drugs and phone while driving and on duty.
• Ensure vehicle has functioning items required in the car including, phone, valid insurances and driving permit.
• To maintain the vehicle medical box, fire extinguisher and tool box/kit at all times whilst in charge of vehicle.
• Ensure all none WCH staff using the vehicle have signed a wavier form that is kept in the vehicle at all times.
• Ensure no third party drives WCH car unless with permission from line manager/CD.
• To perform any other activity assigned by the manager, in line with this job description

Qualifications, Competencies and Requirements;
• Should have attended driving school with Secondary level (O level) education.
• MUST have a valid driving license expiring not less than 6 months from application time.
• MUST have a driving permit with B, CM & DL classes
• Over 3 years of driving experience with an INGO working with Children is preferred
• Good knowledge of Ugandan Traffic Laws and Regulations.
• Good understanding of field routes (West Nile/South West) is desired
• Proper attitude and focused
• Good verbal expressions skills
• Fluency in English language and area local language
• Accurate, consistent and transparent
• Ability to work independant
• In-depth knowledge of checking vehicle for problems and performing pre-emptive maintenance
• Thorough understanding of motor vehicle engine functionality
• Able to demonstrate a high level of courtesy and professionalism to passengers and coworkers
• Ability to provide a secure environment for passengers and employer while in transit.

Job application procedure

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