The driver is responsible for driving and maintaining the assigned vehicle and providing operational/logistics support to the school by conveying materials, equipment, and staff to the areas where they are required. This includes driving during the day, at night and weekends for official travel and business for the Head Master and his family members, VIP guests, Senior staff members and any visitors as assigned.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
● Drive the assigned school vehicle during the day, at night and weekends for official travel and business when required
● Drive safely, respecting the road and traffic laws, vehicle laws and regulations, police, pedestrians, other drivers and check point guards. Ensure that safe driving practices are adhered to including local driving codes and internally agreed standards
● Plan route and requirements by studying schedules in advance and be flexible to any ad-hoc requests from the Executive Office
● Keep all assignments confidential, do not share School/Head Master’s driving schedules with anyone other than as directed by your Line Manager
● Pick up and deliver items as directed and run errands
● Maintain a high standard of service to both internal and external guests
● Help passengers in and out of the vehicle at each destination along with their belongings
● Plan new and efficient routes to and from scheduled trips in a safe and timely fashion
● Be punctual providing safe and reliable transportation to and from locations
● Record daily job assignments and completion of each, with overtime (if any)
● Alcohol must not be consumed or present whilst on duty
Car Security & Maintenance
● Maintain the vehicle in a clean and good operating condition and making service appointments
● Ensure vehicle and tools are kept clean, tidy and in good working condition at all times
● Take responsibility for the safe-keeping and security of vehicle and tools
● Conduct daily maintenance checks of the vehicle to keep vehicle in good working condition: check oil, water, battery, brakes, tyres, etc.
● Ensure vehicle repairs are carried out properly by official manufacturer specifications
● Report promptly any defects or problems detected in the vehicle and arrange for necessary repairs, prepare vehicle spare parts inventory
● Prepare and submit vehicle monitoring report, including records of vehicle operations, maintenance, expenses, mileage, at the end of each month
● Assist the Operations Officer to ensure vehicle insurance and registration is updated according to schedule and Car Logbook maintenance, log official trips, daily mileage, gas consumption, oil changes, etc.
Other Responsibilities
● Follow all agreed School Policy and procedures as shared and in the Staff Handbooks
● Undertake other reasonable duties as requested by the Head of Department, Head of Faculty or members of the Senior Leadership Team and any duties that the Head Master deems necessary for the effective operation of the School
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