Overview
The driver is responsible for the safe driving of Save the Children vehicle, staff and Assets. The Driver will ensure cleaning, proper maintenance of vehicles in compliance with the Driver’s handbook and safe driving standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain the vehicle log and fuel consumption documentation
- Keep the Vehicle Documents Folder up-to-date
- Support the Head Driver with the Vehicle Usage report
- Maintain a valid driver license, registration and valid permits all the time
- Ensure that all vehicle journeys are authorized in advance
- Ensure that all vehicle journeys are to be recorded in the log book
- Ensure that the keys and vehicle documents are kept in a secure place
- Ensure that s/he wears the vehicle safety belt and all passengers also wear seat belts
- Inform the line manager of any accidents, fill the Accident report and report to the police
- Ensures safety of passengers at all times
- Safe transport of all staff, equipment, and materials
- Check the vehicle prior to its use in the morning and after use
- Check the vehicle before departing from work
- Check, on taking over a vehicle, that the items listed on the Vehicle Check List and the items listed in the Vehicle Tools and Materials Inventory are present and in full functioning order
- Report vehicle defects and damage to the line manager
- Report and supervise all maintenance and repair needs of assign vehicle
- Ensure that his vehicle is kept clean on the outside and inside at all times
- Keep the vehicle tidy and ensure that all rubbish is removed from the vehicle after a journey
- Ensure SC visibility protocols are adhered to at all times
- Follow and abide by the traffic rules, SC regulations, driver safety manual and any other instructions
- Maintain all vehicle’s safety equipment, as per vehicle safety kit, in liaison with the logistics officer
- Work after duty hours or holidays as and when required and with prior notice
- Perform any other relevant and appropriate requested by the Line Manager
Required Experience
- 3-5 years’ experience of professional driving.
- Prior experience as a driver in an international NGO, UN agency or private company
- Some practical experience of user vehicle maintenance.
Qualifications
• A full and clean driving license
