A new company in the world of Farm fresh Goods are in need of a farm driver.

VACANCY FOR THE POST OF A FARM PILOT/DRIVER
Job Objectives
· To ensure safe and professional driving manner and act in accordance with traffic rules.
· To provide efficient driving service to designated delivery points and individuals within the organisation.
· To ensure safe delivery of all consignments (as required).
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
 · Ensure the provision of efficient, effective and accident-free driving services.· Ensure adherence to all traffic laws, speed limits, safety regulations, precautions and company procedures, ensuring the safety of the general public. · Ensure defensive driving is practiced throughout every journey while being aware of potential hazards and ways to avoid them.· Monitor and track regulatory requirements and notify appropriate Fleet Supervisor accordingly e.g. renewal of licenses, permits and any other specified documentation· Ensures that vehicles documents and permits are renewed when due.· Ensure the vehicle is clean, polished and in flawless operating condition.· Perform periodic checks on the mechanical health of the vehicles to ensure optimally performance and notify the Fleet Supervisor accordingly:ü Ensure the vehicle is fueled regularly and maintain details of fuel costs for reporting purposeü Repairs and maintenance, etc· Ensure effective loading and delivery of consignments to the appropriate destination and at the right time.· Communicate regularly with the Fleet Supervisor on the delivery status of consignments.· Report all incidents involving injury or damage to property to the appropriate quarters immediately.· Promote the company brand and endeavour to enhance the company’s image through appearance and behaviour. · Promptly identify and report security issues that may affect road transportationand handle any emergency situations in accordance with company procedure.· Provide daily status reports to the Operation Department and .Sales Department.· Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the Sales Executive or Fleet Supervisor.
Competency and Skills Requirements:
 · Good understanding of specific vehicle operating manual and devices
· Good knowledge and understanding of auto engines, operations and routine maintenance, mechanical parts and basic repair mechanisms.
· Good knowledge of prevailing traffic rules, laws and regulations, vehicle licensing procedures and national travel routine
· Good knowledge of various routes and road networks
· Good oral and written communication skills i.e. ability to transmit information effectively in clear, unambiguous terms.
· Relationship Management
ü Possession of human skills (Ability to interact effectively with people - both staff and customers alike).
ü Good customer service orientation (Ability to develop, build and maintain relationships with customers).
· Self-starter
ü Must be an energetic person with unusual initiative
ü Must be resilient, influential and possess the ability to see the big picture
· Sound ethics and integrity.
ü Must be discernibly honest and of consistent upright character
ü Must be ethical
Minimum Qualifications:
 · A minimum of SSCE/GCE/NECO Certificate or its equivalent.
· Minimum of five (5) years driving experience.
· Must possess the relevant class and valid driver’s license for the position.




Send C.V to [email protected]. Entry closes 9th December, 2011