Foreign and Commonwealth Office Driving Jobs in Ghana
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The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow.
Foreign and Commonwealth Office (Operations and Corporate Services)
Corporate Services Support
Main purpose of job:
To provide reliable and courteous transportation service to customers with safety as top priority; to provide a communication link between customers and staff; to operate and maintain assigned vehicle(s); and to maintain vehicle and customer records.
Roles and responsibilities:
- Operate assigned vehicle in a safe and courteous manner
- Maintain defensive driving
- Provide a communication link between customers and staff,
- Assist passengers, including handicapped, in and out of the vehicle; operates ramps, lifts and securement devices as needed
- Read and interpret maps and driving directions to plan the most efficient route service for customers, and reads and interprets road signs in English;
- Present safety briefing to passengers prior to each trip departure;
- Keep the assigned vehicle(s) clean inside and outside;
- Check water, gas, oil and mechanical condition before leaving on run.
- Report delays and accidents.
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- Maintain accurate, up-to-date records on trip sheets, customer transportation forms, vehicle maintenance, fuel purchases, incident reports, accident reports, vehicle condition reports and other records that are requested from management;
- Report defects or problems with vehicle to supervisor.
- Perform minor vehicle repairs; skilled in reasoning skills to interpret policies and procedures, maps, and route directions; and ability to administer First Aid,
- Perform minor maintenance tasks on assigned vehicle(s) as required;
- Fuel the assigned vehicle(s);
- Coordinate the schedule for major or periodic vehicle maintenance with management and staff to minimize service interruptions;
- Respond immediately to accident or medical emergencies by notifying emergency response providers, and rendering First Aid until emergency personnel arrive
- Register vehicles at the DVLA for both official and private UK based staff.
- Perform minor protocol duties at the airport
Other Duties:
- Work shifts, arranged in advance (either mornings or afternoons/evenings). Some out-of-hours working required, including at weekends.
- Perform such other duties as may be required.
- A valid driving licence class D – F.
- Proficient English.
Making Effective Decisions, Collaborating and Partnering, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace
1. Patiently scroll down and read the job description below.
2. Scroll down and find how to apply or mode of application for this job after the job description.
3. Carefully follow the instructions on how to apply.
4. Always apply for a job by attaching CV with a Cover Letter / Application Letter.
The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow.
Foreign and Commonwealth Office (Operations and Corporate Services)
Corporate Services Support
Main purpose of job:
To provide reliable and courteous transportation service to customers with safety as top priority; to provide a communication link between customers and staff; to operate and maintain assigned vehicle(s); and to maintain vehicle and customer records.
Roles and responsibilities:
- Operate assigned vehicle in a safe and courteous manner
- Maintain defensive driving
- Provide a communication link between customers and staff,
- Assist passengers, including handicapped, in and out of the vehicle; operates ramps, lifts and securement devices as needed
- Read and interpret maps and driving directions to plan the most efficient route service for customers, and reads and interprets road signs in English;
- Present safety briefing to passengers prior to each trip departure;
- Keep the assigned vehicle(s) clean inside and outside;
- Check water, gas, oil and mechanical condition before leaving on run.
- Report delays and accidents.
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- Maintain accurate, up-to-date records on trip sheets, customer transportation forms, vehicle maintenance, fuel purchases, incident reports, accident reports, vehicle condition reports and other records that are requested from management;
- Report defects or problems with vehicle to supervisor.
- Perform minor vehicle repairs; skilled in reasoning skills to interpret policies and procedures, maps, and route directions; and ability to administer First Aid,
- Perform minor maintenance tasks on assigned vehicle(s) as required;
- Fuel the assigned vehicle(s);
- Coordinate the schedule for major or periodic vehicle maintenance with management and staff to minimize service interruptions;
- Respond immediately to accident or medical emergencies by notifying emergency response providers, and rendering First Aid until emergency personnel arrive
- Register vehicles at the DVLA for both official and private UK based staff.
- Perform minor protocol duties at the airport
Other Duties:
- Work shifts, arranged in advance (either mornings or afternoons/evenings). Some out-of-hours working required, including at weekends.
- Perform such other duties as may be required.
- A valid driving licence class D – F.
- Proficient English.
Making Effective Decisions, Collaborating and Partnering, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace
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