Home Office International Operations Driver at British High Commission (BHC) Nigeria

The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer.  We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Home Office International Operations Driver

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Contract
Duration of Post: 12 months
Grade: S1
Region: Africa
Type of Post: British Deputy High Commission
Number of vacancies: 1
Working hours per week: 40 hours
Start Date: 1st November, 2024.

Main purpose of Job

• To provide transport services for Home Office International Operations (HOIO) staff and visitors of the British Deputy High Commission to and from assigned destinations within Lagos and other Nigeria Region in a safe, efficient and courteous manner observing all road traffic rules and post security regulations.
• Perform administrative duties as may be required to support the effective running of the fleet vehicles and support other HOIO operations as required.

Roles and responsibilities
Transport Services - 60%:

• Manage transport booking requests and communicate effectively with customers and other stakeholders
• Drive 1HMG staff and visitors to meetings and functions within Lagos and Nigeria.
• Conduct Airport runs to pick up/drop off 1HMG staff and visitors. Liaise with Airport officials as necessary. 
• Undertake journeys to other states within Nigeria as necessary.
• Perform duties in line with post security regulations.
• Complete accurate journey record sheets for all journeys in official vehicles.

Vehicle Maintenance and Management - 20%:

• Keep accurate records of vehicle mileage, fuel consumption and maintenance work/costs
• Perform daily inspections to ensure that all official vehicles are road worthy and in good working order.
• Wash/Clean official vehicles ensuring they are kept tidy and parked in a secured area. 
• Complete vehicle inspection checklists and promptly report any defects, faults or incidents that occur to the Transport Manager.
• Check that all vehicle equipment and tools are secured safely and are functioning correctly. 
• Manage a working stock of spares (held in stores with restricted access) for the fleet based in Lagos in line with FCDO/BHC policy.

Administrative Support - 20%:

• Provide administrative support for the day to day running of the Lagos office. 
• Assist the Deputy Transport Manager/Team Leaders and liaise with other Corporate Services staff based in Lagos as necessary.
• Update transport related data using Microsoft Office IT systems and maintain other records as may be delegated by the office/transport manager.
• Maintain adequate records for all the operations of the transport unit required for audit purposes e.g. Journey records, Stores, Vehicle maintenance check lists, Fuel Consumption, etc.

Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Full valid Nigerian driving licence
• Must hold a formal qualification in defensive driving and be qualified to drive armoured vehicles
• Minimum of 3 years verifiable previous driving experience
• Good working knowledge (and driving experience) of Lagos
• Basic Computer skills – Microsoft Office tools
• Must possess minimum of SSCE with 5 credits obtained in one sitting
• Must be able to relate and speak fluently with locals
• Must be able to relate and speak English.

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience:

• Qualified to drive armoured vehicles.
• Are currently of have worked as an official employee of a diplomatic mission or NGO/ ex police/ ex military or ex law enforcement.
• First Aid at Work,
• Defensive Driver Training.

Required behaviours:

• Delivering at Pace, Managing a Quality Service, Seeing the Big Picture, Working Together.

Other benefits and conditions of employment:

• Drivers are expected to have an excellent grasp of English both speaking, writing and reading.
• A proactive approach to work and able to work as a team and on ones own initiative.
• Good organisational and planning skills are essential.
• Good personal hygiene is expected.

Salary
USD 678.87 annually.

Application Closing Date
18th September, 2024.