Executive Driver at AT&A Group Limited

AT&A Group Limited offers Investment, Properties & Retail Management Services, we are recruiting suitable and qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Executive Driver

Location: Lagos

Job Summary

• The company driver is responsible for ensuring the proper maintenance of AT&A vehicles and the safe delivery of staff to their respective destinations as well as the timely delivery and collection of written documents;
• The company driver is required to conduct periodic checks of the vehicles and make appropriate complaints and advise on repairs where necessary. Drivers also have a duty to remain alert and be aware of their environment around their vehicle. They must be on the lookout for other vehicles, pedestrians and road hazards.

Roles

• Maintain high standard of service to both staff and external guests;
• Ensure staff are safely driven to and from their respective destination;
• Ensure you drive at a reasonable speed;
• Adaptation of a healthy lifestyle to promote physical fitness;
• Alcohol must not be consumed or present whilst on duty;
• Every driver on the road has a duty to drive at a reasonable, safe speed. What constitutes a safe speed is determined more by traffic conditions, weather conditions, road conditions and visibility;
• Drivers also have a duty to keep their vehicles maintained and in safe operating condition. All lights and brakes need to be working properly and he/she must ensure that the vehicle’s fluids are at optimal levels;
• Ensure company cars are clean and in good condition; Clean car seats, rugs, dashboards and mats on a daily basis;
• Perform vehicle inspection such as checking tire pressure and seat belts, ensuring they are in good order;
• Ensure vehicle is given regular/day-to-day maintenance checks: check oil, water, battery, brakes, tires, etc;
• Assist the Admin Officer to ensure vehicle insurance and registration is updated according to schedule;
• Assist in the purchase of new vehicles as required;
• Follow local and state driving laws and road regulations;
• Notify supervisors about any major repairs and maintenances;
• Adhere to company operating policies and procedures;
• Deliver important documents to required destinations;
• Mentally chart out best possible route to reach desired destination;
• Log official trips;
• Good personal grooming & personal presentation.

Knowledge, Experience, Skills And Abilities

• The knowledge, experience and skills required for satisfactory job performance.

Knowledge:
The company driver must have proficient knowledge in the following areas:

• Understanding of Federal Road Safety Laws;
• Good traffic judgment;
• Good knowledge about car mechanics;
• knowledge of driving protocols and procedures;
• Well-versed in reading maps and handling GPS;
• Keen understanding of handling basic vehicle maintenance and repair tasks.

Attitude:

• Willing to work long and irregular hours, some weekends and public holidays as required;
• Discreet and respectful of confidentiality;
• Integrity and politeness.

Experience & Educational Requirements

• The company driver should be a seasoned, well experienced driver with a minimum of 5 years corporate driving experience and a valid driver’s license.
• He should have proven experience, a good driving record with no traffic violations and have experience in maintaining and repairing vehicles.
• Minimum of a Secondary School Leaving Certificate (S.S.C.E)

Skills:
The company driver must demonstrate the following skills:

• Excellent driving skills;
• Excellent visionary projection;
• Flexible, effective team work and interpersonal skills;
• Good communication skills;
• Good in communicating in English
• Being well-organized and systematic ;
• Careful, accountable, responsible and punctual;
• Personable, caring, helpful, reliable and diplomatic;
• Ability to think clearly especially in adverse situations;
• Complete understanding of charting out best possible routes in order to save time and fuel;
• Exceptional city, intercity and interstate navigation skills;
• Capability of working well under pressure especially in adverse situations such as accidents or traffic;
• Good hand-eye coordination.

Key Competencies:

• Excellent driving skills;
• Interpersonal Skills;
• Communication skills, especially verbal;
• Problem analysis and problem – solving;
• Attention to detail and accuracy;
• Adaptability;
• Ability to work under pressure;
• Ability to take initiative;
• Time management skills;
• Any other duties/roles that would be assigned to him by the Executive Management from time to time.

Application Closing Date
1st September, 2019.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: hr@atandagroup.com using the Job Title as subject of the email.