Driver Job in Kenya

Kenya Industrial Estates is a Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises established in 1967 with the mandate of promoting industrialization through indigenous enterprise development in the country. 
 
To achieve this mandate, the company provides Industrial Parks, medium to long term financing, and business advisory/ training services.

The company plans to fill the following positions with a view to effectively discharge on its mandate:

Job Title: Driver 


Reporting Relationships 

Direct Reports to:- Senior Administrative Officer 

Job Purpose: The transport function basically involves driving duties; routine checks and maintenance of the vehicle; maintenance of work tickets; detecting and reporting any malfunctioning of the vehicle’s systems; security of the vehicle on and off the road; safety of passengers and/or goods; carrying authorized passengers and/or goods; cleanliness and overall vehicle maintenance and management; scheduling of vehicles for official transport duties; and insurance of vehicles.
 
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Demonstrate safety to own passengers, occupants of other vehicles and other road users including pedestrians.
  • Work according to schedules in work-tickets. No unauthorized journeys and deviations.
  • Ensure that the assigned vehicle is kept clean at all times.
  • Check the levels of fluids in the vehicle – water, engine oil, brake fluid, fuel, transmission oil – and top them as necessary.
  • Report vehicle defects for repair; and ensure that the vehicle is serviced as scheduled.
  • Take all necessary actions to ensure that the vehicle is safe and secure at all times.
  • Ensure that goods are transported securely and delivered timely. No unauthorized goods / passengers.
Requirements for Appointment
  • Served as driver for a minimum period of not less than three (3) years;
  • A valid driving license free from any current endorsements and valid for any of the classes of vehicles which the officer is required to drive;
  • A certificate of good conduct;
  • Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results
How to Apply:-
 
Those employees who meet the job requirements as detailed in the advert are encouraged to apply. 

Applications must be accompanied by current curriculum vitae, giving details of educational and professional qualifications and addressed to the undersigned.

Applicants Must also indicate their current and expected salaries. 

The applications should be received not later than 11th November 2016.

HR & Administration Manager,
Kenya Industrial Estates Ltd,
P.O. Box 78029-00507, 
Nairobi.
 
Email: hr@kie.co.ke

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

NB: KIE is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and committed to diversity and Gender Equity.