DRIVER
| Posting date: | 09 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 August 2025 |
| Location: | Kensington, West London |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | ZAMBIA HIGH COMMISSION |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | UTILITY DRIVER |
Summary
**BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION**
The position holder is responsible for driving the diplomatic staff, visiting officials, staff and carrying out tasks for the Mission.
-Assist with the facilitation work at the Airports when needed and coordinating transportation for official events, meetings, and activities.
-Responsible for delivering, collecting mail and other general administration duties.
-Responsible for the daily update of Vehicle Log Book, vehicle cleaning and for ensuring vehicle assigned is maintained in a timely manner.
**KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS**
Performance will be measured through the following indicators:
1. Provision of effective and efficient driving services and good management of vehicle.
2. Build, maintain and sustain professional relations with stakeholders, suppliers,
customers and colleagues through timely communication that enables delivery of
activities within agreed time frames and standards.
**Knowledge and Experience**
1. At least 2-3 years of relevant work experience.
2. Experienced Driver.
3. Basic knowledge of automotive and general vehicle maintenance procedures
4. Good understanding of traffic laws
5. Familiarity with diplomatic protocol is a plus and passenger safety issues
6. Service oriented approach, with a commitment to supporting the operational environment of the High Commission.
7. Fluent in English
** Only applicants in the UK with the right to work should apply. Candidates must provide 2 traceable work references when called for interviews, security checks will be done by the employer. Candidates who previously applied do not need to reapply**
The position holder is responsible for driving the diplomatic staff, visiting officials, staff and carrying out tasks for the Mission.
-Assist with the facilitation work at the Airports when needed and coordinating transportation for official events, meetings, and activities.
-Responsible for delivering, collecting mail and other general administration duties.
-Responsible for the daily update of Vehicle Log Book, vehicle cleaning and for ensuring vehicle assigned is maintained in a timely manner.
**KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS**
Performance will be measured through the following indicators:
1. Provision of effective and efficient driving services and good management of vehicle.
2. Build, maintain and sustain professional relations with stakeholders, suppliers,
customers and colleagues through timely communication that enables delivery of
activities within agreed time frames and standards.
**Knowledge and Experience**
1. At least 2-3 years of relevant work experience.
2. Experienced Driver.
3. Basic knowledge of automotive and general vehicle maintenance procedures
4. Good understanding of traffic laws
5. Familiarity with diplomatic protocol is a plus and passenger safety issues
6. Service oriented approach, with a commitment to supporting the operational environment of the High Commission.
7. Fluent in English
** Only applicants in the UK with the right to work should apply. Candidates must provide 2 traceable work references when called for interviews, security checks will be done by the employer. Candidates who previously applied do not need to reapply**