Official Driver

Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities) 1

**Main purpose of job**:
Incumbent is responsible for day to day transport needs of the British High Commission. Providing timely, courteous service to all customers - internal and external. In addition, the driver is responsible for carrying out courier functions and expected to assist with general administrative support and minor maintenance tasks. The Driver is required to wear an official uniform to BHC standards.

**Roles and responsibilities**:

- To act as an Official Driver of the High Commission and undertake all required functions in support of the High Commission.
- Carry out relevant scheduled vehicle checks.
- Ensure that vehicle has enough fuel at the end of the day. A record of fuel purchased should be entered into the log book and passed to Receptionist for calculation and initials within 24 hours.
- Ensure vehicle(s) are serviced at scheduled times.
- Ensure vehicle(s) road service licence, insurance and all other documentation are up to date. Copies should be kept in the vehicle.
- Keep assigned vehicle free from damage, in acceptable condition, and consistently clean. Ensure that the vehicle is in proper and safe condition prior to use.
- Responsible to report any damage or mechanical malfunctions that exist. Operate vehicle and equipment safely and responsibly at all times.
- Ensure security of assigned vehicle(s).
- Ensure all passengers use seat belts.
- Observance of all road rules/regulations.
- Keep an accurate record of all journeys; every journey must be recorded
- Picking up and dropping of Staff and Official Visitors to and from the airport and meetings, as directed. All Staff and Official Visitors must sign for their trip(s) at the end of the journey
- Delivery and pickup of items, documentation, ensuring accurate capture of what the item/documentation is, who requested the transport of the item, who received the item, and obtaining proper signatures.
- Work extra/overtime hours as needed according to workload. All overtime work should be properly documented and **must be signed** by passenger or transport Co-ordinator.
- Any other tasks, in keeping with ability, may be assigned from time to time.
- Minor property maintenance tasks.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience 1
- Valid Driver’s Licence and good driving record (minimum 5 years driving experience)
- Demonstrate dependability and self-motivation
- Be able to read, write, understand and communicate clearly in English
- Be able to work as member of a team.
- Be able to work overtime when required.
- Maintain high level personal integrity, discretion and reliability
- Maintain good physical condition that will enable driver to stoop, bend, twist, and perform other motions, requiring strength and endurance when performing manual labour indoors or outdoors.
- Be able to carry and lift objects, for which training will be provided.

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience 1
- Required behaviours 1- Making Effective Decisions, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace, Working Together Application deadline 1
- 25 February 2024

Grade 1
- S1

Type of Position 1
- Full-time

Working hours per week 1
- 38

Region 1
- Americas, Caribbean & Overseas Territories

Country/Territory 1
- Guyana

Location (City) 1
- Georgetown

Type of Post 1
- British High Commission

Number of vacancies 1
- 1

Salary 1
- $186,083 GYD

Start Date 1
- 1 April 2024

End Date 1
- 1 April 2026

Other benefits and conditions of employment 1

You need to be a Guyanese Citizen or you must have a valid work permit from the Ministry of Home Affairs.

***Employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary, eg some non-local national staff and some spouses or partners of UK diplomatic staff, will have their salaries abated by an equivalent amount.

Additional information 1

**Learning and development opportunities**:
BHC Georgetown has an active L&D Committee which scrutinises and oversees bids for training from staff members. We are committed to ensuring all staff have relevant and developmental training opportunities.

Incumbent will be required to undertake mandatory Defensive Driver Training within first year of recruitment.