Executive Driver at Express Impress Car Hire Ltd

Job Description

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

1. To provide transport services for the CEO to and from assigned destinations in a safe, efficient and courteous manner, strictly adhering to road traffic rules. 
2. The individual will need to be extremely efficient in managing their time in an environment which is dynamic and liable to change at very short notice 
3. The individual should be able to think ahead and choose the best route for the journey, demonstrate initiative 
4. Ensuring extremely discreet and polite in all dealings with both internal and external contacts as a representative of the company. Demonstrate consistency in upholding and promoting the values of the company in actions and decisions, in line with the company Code of Conduct 

MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Carry out daily maintenance checks on vehicles. Ensuring all vehicles are roadworthy before starting on their journey including tyres, petrol, oil and lubricants.
• Ensure the inside and outside of cars are clean all the time and decorate properly according to clients or passengers need, pack up all trash after use.
• Drive the CEO  to meetings and functions in and around Nairobi and also up-country.
• Provision of inputs to preparation of the vehicle maintenance plans and reports.
• Ensure vehicles are serviced at the stated mileage and all details documented in the Logbook.
• Submit all purchase receipts to the Transportation in charge and ensuring that any mechanical faults are reported to the company.
• Maintain a high degree of confidentiality and discreteness in discussions and travels involving the nature of the role, passengers and destinations
• Ensuring the safety and security of the  passenger and vehicle in your care.
• Accurately complete journey record sheets for all journeys in official vehicles

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

MUST:

• A valid driving license class ABCE.
• Excellent driving skills.
• Be conversant with the 4WD manual vehicle.
• Driver experience within a government or NGO or Corporate/Office environment
• 5 years’ experience as an executive driver.
• Basic mechanical knowledge will be an added advantage.
• Good knowledge of local city roads, locations of government offices and main roads to other parts of the country.
• Knowledge of driving rules and regulations, chauffeur protocol and courtesies, and local roads and conditions.
• A valid certificate of good conduct.
• Computer literacy.
• Professional appearance and punctuality.
• Strong customer service, customer experience to make a timely and detailed response.
• Ability to communicate in English, Swahili and foreign language will be an added advantage.
• Lifesaving training techniques.
• Defensive driving skills

SKILLS:

• Strong verbal, written, presentation and effective listening skills.
• High level of integrity, trustworthy and ability to keep confidentiality.
• Resolving conflicts.
• Ability to work successfully as a part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Good driver customer service protocols and proactive organizational skills.