Driver (Kingston, Jamaica) - The British High Commission, Kingston

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Job Category

• Other British Government Departments (Partners across Government, including UK Visas)

Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities) 1

• The British High Commission in Kingston is seeking an experienced Driver to join our Transport Team. The Transport Team is a part of the Corporate Services unit and is responsible for delivering a professional transport service for the High Commission. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Driver interested in a career with an outstanding organisation.

The ideal candidate will be an energetic team player with a clean driving and criminal record, a pleasant and professional personality.

Roles and responsibilities:

• Provide transport services to all levels of diplomatic and VIP personnel
• Maintain daily journey records on paper as well as collate records electronically at the end of each month
• Ensure transport fleet vehicles are kept in immaculate condition
• Comply fully with High Commission Transport policy
• Perform other duties as assigned

Essential qualifications, skills and experience
Essential on arrival:

• Candidates must independently hold the right to live and work in Jamaica
• Driver must have the necessary skills, experience and certification to safely operate a motor vehicle
• Minimum 6 years’ driving experience
• Experience in driving Diplomatic or VIP personnel preferred
• Basic administration / IT skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite to perform data entry, internet research and scheduling appointments
• Impeccable driving record with a clean drivers’ licence
• Ability to work flexible hours including occasional early mornings and late evenings
• Knowledge of the local road network

Candidate should also possess:

• Excellent customer service skills, be focused and have an eye for detail.
• Ability to work cohesively as part of a team, and provide support to colleagues where required.
• Ability to organize time effectively while taking into account customer needs and requirements.

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience
Desirable:

• Training in First Aid
• Knowledge of Health and Safety practices
• Knowledge or experience in the mechanical operation of a motor vehicle

Required behaviours:

• Changing and Improving, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace, Working Together

Application deadline: 29 December 2023

Grade: S1

Type of Position: Full-time, Permanent

Working hours per week: Gross 39/Net -35

Region: Americas, Caribbean & Overseas Territories

Country/Territory Jamaica

Location (City) Kingston

Type of Post: British High Commission

Number of vacancies 1

Salary: $2,038,524.00 JMD

Start Date: 19 February 2024

Other benefits and conditions of employment

• Employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary, eg some non-local national staff and some spouses or partners of UK diplomatic staff, will have their salaries abated by an equivalent amount.

Additional information

• Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful may be placed on a ‘reserve list’. If during the reserve period of 6-12 months the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate.

• The British Embassy Network offers a strong benefits package. This package includes generous vacation and leave time, flexible working patterns, and enriching learning and development opportunities.

• Learning and development opportunities:

• The British High Commission has an active Learning and Development Committee and encourages staff to take advantage of opportunities for personal development, both in Jamaica and in other countries where job specific training is offered.

Benefits:

• Core office hours are 8am to 4.30pm Monday to Thursday and 8.00am to 1.00pm on Fridays.
• Annual leave entitlement is 20 days rising to 24 days after five years of service. The BHC Kingston also observes a combination of up to 14 UK and local public holiday days.
• Annual salary of $2,038,524.00
• Health Insurance coverage
• Uniform
• Performance related pay

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