Company Driver job at Autochek Africa

Description

AutoCheck Uganda is hiring is Company Driver responsible for providing safe, reliable, and efficient transportation services for Autochek staff, company visitors, and company property, while ensuring compliance with traffic regulations, company policies, and vehicle safety standards.

Department: Administration

Reports to: Administration Manager

Key Responsibilities

1. Transportation & Driving Duties

• Safely transport staff, management, and visitors to designated locations as required
• Deliver and collect company documents, equipment, and parcels in a timely manner
• Support operational movements, including field visits, inspections, and official errands
• Ensure punctuality and professionalism at all times while representing Autochek

2. Vehicle Maintenance & Safety

• Conduct daily vehicle inspections to ensure roadworthiness (fuel levels, oil, brakes, tyres, lights, etc.)
• Ensure vehicles are kept clean, serviced, and in good mechanical condition
• Promptly report mechanical issues, accidents, or damages to the relevant department
• Ensure vehicles are serviced according to the scheduled maintenance plan

3. Compliance & Documentation

• Adhere strictly to traffic laws, safety regulations, and company driving policies
• Maintain accurate vehicle logs, mileage records, fuel usage, and trip schedules
• Ensure all vehicle documents (insurance, licence, inspection certificates) are valid and up to date
• Observe confidentiality and discretion when handling company information or passengers

4. Support & Administrative Duties

• Assist with loading and unloading of items where required
• Support other administrative or operational duties as assigned
• Be flexible to work outside normal working hours when required for official duties

Qualifications & Experience

Education & Certification

• Minimum of A-Level certificate or equivalent
• Valid Ugandan driving permit with a clean driving record
• Defensive driving certification is a must

Experience

• Minimum of 10 years’ professional driving experience, preferably in a corporate environment
• Experience driving both manual and automatic vehicles

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of road safety regulations and routes within Uganda
• High level of maturity with a sound mind
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• High level of integrity, reliability, and professionalism
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Basic mechanical knowledge is an added advantage
• Calm and patient under pressure
• Trustworthy and respectful of confidentiality
• Customer-service oriented with a positive attitude

• Safely transport staff, management, and visitors to designated locations as required
• Deliver and collect company documents, equipment, and parcels in a timely manner
• Support operational movements, including field visits, inspections, and official errands
• Ensure punctuality and professionalism at all times while representing Autochek
• Conduct daily vehicle inspections to ensure roadworthiness (fuel levels, oil, brakes, tyres, lights, etc.)
• Ensure vehicles are kept clean, serviced, and in good mechanical condition
• Promptly report mechanical issues, accidents, or damages to the relevant department
• Ensure vehicles are serviced according to the scheduled maintenance plan
• Adhere strictly to traffic laws, safety regulations, and company driving policies
• Maintain accurate vehicle logs, mileage records, fuel usage, and trip schedules
• Ensure all vehicle documents (insurance, licence, inspection certificates) are valid and up to date
• Observe confidentiality and discretion when handling company information or passengers
• Assist with loading and unloading of items where required
• Support other administrative or operational duties as assigned
• Be flexible to work outside normal working hours when required for official duties

• Strong knowledge of road safety regulations and routes within Uganda
• High level of maturity with a sound mind
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• High level of integrity, reliability, and professionalism
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Basic mechanical knowledge is an added advantage
• Calm and patient under pressure
• Trustworthy and respectful of confidentiality
• Customer-service oriented with a positive attitude

• Minimum of A-Level certificate or equivalent
• Valid Ugandan driving permit with a clean driving record
• Defensive driving certification is a must
• Minimum of 10 years’ professional driving experience, preferably in a corporate environment
• Experience driving both manual and automatic vehicles