The British High Commission (BHC) is looking for a number of full time qualified candidates to work within the Corporate Services Section at the below position:
Position: S1 Driver
Location: Abuja
General
The British High Commission is looking for an official driver to work in its Transport Section. The duties will include:
Daily maintenance checks on BHC vehicles. Ensuring all vehicles are roadworthy before starting on their journey.
Driving BHC staff to meetings and functions in and around Abuja.
Driving BHC staff to meetings and functions in other States within Nigeria.
Driving the BHC’s Rapid Response Vehicle.
Regular journeys to and from Abuja Airport to pick up passengers from and to the Domestic and International terminals respectively.
Regular journeys to the British Deputy High Commission in Lagos.
Completing accurate journey record sheets for all journeys in official vehicles.
Qualities needed
Applicants must have held a full Nigerian Driving licence for at least two years, with no previous traffic convictions.
Applicants should be presentable, courteous and have a good command of written and spoken English.
A good working knowledge of Nigerian roads and especially the Abuja area is essential.
Applicants who are shortlisted will be invited to take a practical driving test, written test and a competence based interview.
Remuneration
BHC opening hours are from 8am – 4:00pm, Monday to Thursday and 8am – 1.00pm on Friday. All BHC drivers operate on a shift system to provide vehicle coverage 24 hours per day, for which an allowance is paid. The successful candidate will be expected to undertake night shift and weekend shift working in addition to the usual day shift working. The job will be graded S1 with a monthly starting salary of N156, 813.00 per month. A successful candidate who is not liable to pay Nigerian tax will be subject to a 10 % notional tax deduction on the basic salary. The salary will be paid in Naira.
Application Closing Date
Friday 20th September 2013
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send applications with full curriculum vitae and a typed written covering letter statement in support of the application
Applications should be sent to:
Human Resources Assistant
British High Commission Abuja
19 Torrens Close
Maitama
Abuja
Posted on Mon 16th Sep, 2013 06:57:37 GMT by Michael umoren
Pls i am in portharcourt am interested in this job cos i have all the qualities u need. Pls can i apply
No. 2
Posted on Mon 16th Sep, 2013 08:02:09 GMT by Sunday Ibe
I have a 9 years experience in this job as a driver but I reside in Lagos. I had work for Aso savings and loans plc a leading mortgage bank in Abuja for 5years.
No. 3
Posted on Tue 17th Sep, 2013 18:14:46 GMT by Osimiri Ukechukwu Harcourt
Just to thank the commission for this job offer to nigerian people, and also to express my interest. I am a driver of over two years experience, i have all the requirement for this job and will be happy to be invited for interview and consideration. Thanks.
No. 4
Posted on Wed 18th Sep, 2013 05:44:55 GMT by Eje Sunday Ogwega
I thank British High Comission for their open advertisement of this job. I am interested in filling the vacant position. I have more than 6years driving experience with an organizations. I reside in Abuja for full time driving and more importantly have a good knowledge of Nigerian road network. I have a good knowledge of trafic signs and rules for safety driving habitb. Good command in the use of English Language and above all well mannered. I will be glad if I am call for interview. my phone number is:08063688143. thanks.
No. 5
Posted on Wed 18th Sep, 2013 05:47:34 GMT by Eje Sunday Ogwega
I thank British High Comission for their open advertisement of this job. I am interested in filling the vacant position. I have more than 6years driving experience with an organizations. I reside in Abuja for full time driving and more importantly have a good knowledge of Nigerian road network. I have a good knowledge of trafic signs and rules for safety driving habitb. Good command in the use of English Language and above all well mannered. I will be glad if I am call for interview. my phone number is:08063688143. thanks.
No. 6
Posted on Wed 18th Sep, 2013 10:52:44 GMT by kenneth okuovara
Well am so glad if this advert will be a kind of platform advert becuase nigerian are so funny,pls let's make it happen.though I have not apply mine but am gonna do that today.pls BHC pls let's work it out
No. 7
Posted on Wed 18th Sep, 2013 15:21:12 GMT by Benjamin Omadufu
I work as protocol & logistic driver in my company in lagos, i hereby apply for the job.
No. 8
Posted on Thu 19th Sep, 2013 12:02:26 GMT by Adam
i am an NCE holder,i work as storekeeper in best tobacco company in Abuja. and have drive for two years before joining the company and i have all the requirement.and interested in the job.my office phone number 08063957287.
No. 9
Posted on Sat 21st Sep, 2013 17:27:10 GMT by PHILIP CHINEDU IKPEAMACHI
Ir thank British high commission for job opportunity,
i have 12 years experience in driving, i know the rules and regulation for road and safety i will be so glad if i be invited for interview thanks
No. 10
Posted on Tue 24th Sep, 2013 14:25:58 GMT by OGBONNA CHIDINDU
I thank British High Commission for the job offer. I am CHIDINDU by name and i have all the required stated above. I have 7yrs of driving and machanic experience with primary ,secondary school certificate and ND in business mgt in view 2011-2013 (OAU). I will like to drive in your organisation, i would be greatful if i could be called for interview, my number is 08067156139. God Bless you.
No. 11
Posted on Thu 26th Sep, 2013 08:35:28 GMT by Gentry tope
good morning sir,please sir i just go throught your web sir i dont know if i can still apply for the job,am spy police driver under lagos state attach to RRS (rapid respond squard) police.i have all the quality you need please i will be so gland if my application was consider here is my number sir,08133029956.thank you sir
No. 12
Posted on Thu 26th Sep, 2013 08:38:17 GMT by Gentry tope
good morning sir,please sir i just go throught your web sir i dont know if i can still apply for the job,am spy police driver under lagos state attach to RRS (rapid respond squard) police.i have all the quality you need please i will be so gland if my application was consider here is my number sir,08133029956.thank you sir
No. 13
Posted on Sat 28th Sep, 2013 19:26:45 GMT by Boniface johnson
Pls,sir may i still apply for it.but i live in lagos.
No. 14
Posted on Sat 28th Sep, 2013 19:32:27 GMT by Boniface johnson
Pls,sir may i still apply for it.but i live in lagos.07084770382
No. 15
Posted on Tue 01st Oct, 2013 11:36:28 GMT by EMMANUEL OLUSOJI AKINBO
I wish to apply for the post of a driver under your authority.I am a man of 42 and had my secondary education at aminu kano commercial college,goron dutse,kano.I started my driving career in 1990 and served within and outside nigeria. your faithfuly
No. 16
Posted on Tue 01st Oct, 2013 11:58:56 GMT by EMMANUEL OLUSOJI AKINBO
Sir, i sent my my application as a driver bt i only included my email address. However,my mobile phone number is 08124273045. thanks again for your usual coperation.