The British High Commission (BHC) Abuja has the following vacancy in its Corporate Services Section.
Position: S1 Driver (12 months fixed Term Contract)
Location: Abuja
General
The British High Commission is looking for a Driver to work in its Transport Section for a 12 months fixed term contract. 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
Thursday 10 April, 2014
Method of Application
Applications should consist of a CV with a type written covering letter, and include a photocopy of the applicant’s current Nigerian Driving Licence. Applications received after the stated deadline will not be considered. Telephone applications and enquiries will also not be accepted.
Applications should be sent to: Human Resources Assistant
British High Commission Abuja
19 Torrens Close
Maitama
Abuja
Posted on Sun 06th Apr, 2014 13:46:45 GMT by Afefa Sunny Innocent
It we be a great joy to work in an organization like British High Commission, as a citizen of this country Nigeria, would love to exercise my skills and the ability I obtain for the development of British, Nigeria Governments and entire world. Thank you
No. 2
Posted on Sun 06th Apr, 2014 21:03:52 GMT by Adebayo
I really appreciate what bhc is doing in Nigeria, I believe this is a grate opportunity for me and for Nigeria youth. I can't wait to work in a big organisation like British high commission, may God bless Nigeria God bless BHC
No. 3
Posted on Sun 06th Apr, 2014 21:32:34 GMT by Adebayo Azeez Adekunle
is a pity! my drivers licence just expired 20th of last month, I wish this opportunity can wait for me to collect my new licence. great opportunity
No. 4
Posted on Mon 07th Apr, 2014 21:32:55 GMT by muhammed usman
Bhc is great and humble and a big organization in the whole world been a staff in that organization is a great achievement May God help Bhc and my country Nigeria
No. 5
Posted on Tue 08th Apr, 2014 10:15:39 GMT by vihim felix
i wish this oprotunity will not pass me by.i submitted my cv the other time,am waiting to be given chance,great one bhc.
No. 6
Posted on Wed 09th Apr, 2014 05:46:43 GMT by Emmanuel Iorgema
It will be a great joy to me if only this organization will give me the chance to display my skills since I have submitted my cv. 07067901951
No. 7
Posted on Fri 11th Apr, 2014 13:20:26 GMT by thompson ochedu
I'm just believing God for this job,bcos. I meet all d requirement.God is great!
No. 8
Posted on Sat 12th Apr, 2014 06:44:50 GMT by opawole yusuff dauda olawale
i wish i could contact for this to see how proactive i am, thanks