British High Commission (BHC) Job Recruitment

The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Driver 

Ref No: 04/17 LOS
Location: Lagos
Grade: S1
Type of Position: Fixed Term
Working hours per week: Rotational shift system
Duration of Post: 6 months
Start Date: 1st April 2017

Slot: 3

Roles and Responsibilities

• Driving a range of vehicles in the BDHC Lagos fleet as directed by the Transport Unit supervisors.
• Carrying out daily maintenance checks and completing Daily Maintenance Check forms for any assigned vehicles to determine their road worthiness before embarking on any journey.
• To ensure any assigned vehicle is spotlessly clean before embarking on any trip.
• Accurate completion of Journey Record Sheets for all journeys in official vehicles.
• Keeping accurate records of fuel drawn and top-up fluids in the Journey Record Sheets of any assigned vehicle
• Undertaking any other assigned task (s) as directed by the Transport Unit supervisors

Essential Qualifications and Experience 

• Minimum of Secondary School Certificate or its equivalent;
• A valid “Class E” Nigerian Drivers Licence;
• A good knowledge of the 2012 Lagos State Road Traffic Law;
• Relevant driving experience of not less than five years;
• Good command of written and spoken English;
• Good knowledge of Lagos metropolis will be an advantage;

Desirable Qualifications and Experience:

• Defensive driving training

Required Competencies:

• Making Effective Decisions, Collaborating and Partnering, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace

Other Benefits and Conditions of Employment

• Successful candidates will work with other drivers in the pool on a rotational shift system to provide 24/7 vehicle service.
• This is a 6 months temporary contract from start date.  Working hours will be conditioned hours as directed by the Logistics Team

Salary
Starting monthly salary N 185, 071 and FOT N25,061.40

Application Closing Date 
22nd March, 2017.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Additional Information

• Please complete the application form in full. Failure to do so may result in a determination that you do not meet the requirements for the position.
• Check your application and attachments before you submit your application, as you will not be able to make any changes once submitted.
• Employees recruited locally by the British Deputy High Commission in Lagos are subject to the Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law in Nigeria.
• All applicants must be legally able to work in the country of application with the correct visa/status or work permit.
• Employees who are not eligible to pay local income tax: e.g. certain third-country nationals and spouses/partners of UK diplomats will have their salaries abated by an equivalent amount.
• Reference and security clearances checks will be conducted.
• Any questions you may have about this position will be answered during the interview, should you be invited.
• Information about the Foreign and Commonwealth Office Competency Framework can be found on this link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-competency-framework
• Successful candidates not resident in Nigeria will be personally liable for costs and arrangements to relocate, including accommodation and work permits.
• The British Deputy High Commission will never ask you to pay a fee or money to apply for a position.