Driver

Job Details

Biyinzika Poultry Uganda Limited seeks 10 Drivers to safely and effectively drive and maintain BPUL vehicles to a high-quality standard and support operational activities as required. Department: Transport/Logistics Operations. Employment Type: Full time/Permanent. Reports to: Transport Manager. Direct Reports: None. Grade Level: Entry. Duty Station: Kigunga office and Katega office. Key Working Relationships: Fleet Coordinator, Fleet Mechanics, Telematics Officer.

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 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
• Drive 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

Qualifications, Skills and Requirements

• O' level certificate or Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE)
• Valid Ugandan Driving License applicable to the class of vehicle being driven, manual transmission essential
• 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 4x4 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
• Must demonstrate 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