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JOB DETAILS:
Overview
Fracht Uganda is a Swiss International Freight Forwarder that has been in existence since 1955; with its headquarters located in Basel, Switzerland. As a reputable Freight Forwarder, FRACHT has a worldwide network that stretches across all continents. We are in 115 countries worldwide; of which 16 of these are in Africa.
As our team grows; Fracht Uganda invites applications for a Company Driver

Job Title: Driver
Employment Category: Regular

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location: Kampala

Job Description

Scope of Work

The Driver will be responsible for the safe transportation of Fracht cargo, staff, care and maintenance of assigned vehicles and their accessories.

Responsibilities
• Inspect and record the condition of the vehicles daily; prepare weekly maintenance checklist.
• Ensure timely servicing and maintenance of office vehicles (complete service request forms and maintain service maintenance records), report mechanical problems.
• Ensure vehicles are insured and all legal documents are always in order; inform supervisor in advance of any renewals due (i.e., insurance, road license, etc.).
• Record, reconcile and report fuel consumption on a period basis using worksheets.
• Conduct daily assessments of road conditions and security situation.
• Drive staff in a safe and courteous manner.
• Deliver mail/messages as directed.
• Maintain cleanliness of interior/exterior of office vehicles.
• Give accurate reconciliation of expenditures within the given period.
• Adhere to Fracht policy and operating procedures (use of logbook, no drinking and driving, signing out vehicle on vehicle register
• Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisor from time to time.
Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS (Qualifications, Skills, and Abilities)
Education
• Minimum Ordinary Level Certificate: A- Level Certificate is an added advantage; Valid driver’s license with classes “A, B & DL”

Requirements
• Minimum of four (4) years’ driving experience preferably with a professional firm.
• Must have a valid defensive driving certificate.
• Must have a valid certificate of good conduct from Police.
• Must know how to drive manual transmission.

Skills And Abilities
• Able to pass the IRC driving test and demonstrate teamwork skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently.
• Flexible and able to work in a dynamic and diverse environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, excellent Microsoft word and Microsoft excel skills.
• Willingness to travel to and work long hours occasionally.
• Language Skills: Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
• Must have and present a valid Driver’s License to be considered for the interview.

Job application procedure
If you are looking for a professional, dynamic, and supportive work environment, then we definitely want to hear from you. All suitably qualified and interested candidates should submit their application letter, CV’S and copies of academic documents merged in one PDF document to recruitment@ug.fracht.com
Address application to.

The Human Resource Manager
Fracht Uganda SMC Ltd
Plot 104 Katalima Road Naguru
Kampala, Uganda

Deadline is Monday 20th November 2023 at 5:00pm

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