Truck Driver at Kenblest Group

Kenblest Group in Thika is looking to hire Truck Drivers (Medium-Duty Vehicles and Heavy-Duty Vehicles) to join their distribution department.

Reporting to the Operations Coordinator, the driver will be responsible for the safe and timely delivery of products to the customers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Adhere to company systems, policies and procedures.
• Inspecting a truck before the start of a trip – brakes, lights, oil, insurance etc.
• Transporting and delivering items to customers in a safe and timely manner.
• Adhering to assigned routes and following time schedules.
• Abiding by all transportation laws and maintaining a safe driving record.
• Operating trucks in an efficient and effective manner while reporting any issues as soon as possible.
• Ensuring that the truck is washed – ensuring both the interior and exterior cleanliness of the vehicle (cabin included) is maintained.
• Assisting with offloading customer items from the vehicles where possible.
• Ensuring no unauthorized goods/persons are transported in company vehicles.
• Engaging customers in a polite manner.
• Any other duties deemed relevant by the management.

Required Skills

• Exemplary driving skills
• Ability to adhere to assigned routes, schedules, safety procedures and transportation laws
• Strong time management and customer service skills
• Ability to drive, lift and carry heavy items for extended periods
• Attention to detail
• A polite and professional disposition
• Ability to remain calm in stressful driving situations (e.g. at rush hour)

Minimum Requirements / Qualifications

• High School Certificate
• A valid class BCE driving license with over 5 years’ experience
• Age – 35 years and above
• Clean driving record
• Working knowledge of safety or security vehicle driving and management rules
• At least 3-years’ experience in sales & distribution – FMCG preferable
• Experience distributing baked products will be an added advantage

Key deliverables of the job

• Timely delivery of product to customers using authorized routes
• Efficient use of fuel (km/l usage)
• Monitoring truck behavior and timely reporting of anomalies
• Management of external customers – government authority – police, city council askaris etc
• Safe driving (speed, brakes, clutch etc.) including inspection of the truck at start of the day and after every delivery