Company Driver
Lagos,
Nigeria
Position: Driver
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Department: Administration / Operations
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Human Resources / Administration or Designated Supervisor
Job Purpose
The Driver is responsible for providing safe, reliable, timely, and professional transportation services to the Company. The role involves transporting employees, management, visitors, clients, and other authorized personnel, as well as supporting the Company with official errands, deliveries, vehicle maintenance, and general logistical activities.
The Driver is expected to maintain a high standard of professionalism, punctuality, confidentiality, safety, and customer service while ensuring that all assigned vehicles are properly maintained and operated in accordance with Company policies and applicable traffic regulations.
Transportation: Safely operate Company vehicles to transport employees, management, visitors, clients, and other authorized personnel for official business and assignments within Lagos and other locations as required.
Daily Driving Services: Provide reliable and timely transportation services between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, and remain available for approved weekend assignments when required by the Company.
Official Errands: Carry out authorized errands, including the collection, purchase, and delivery of office supplies, documents, equipment, and other Company materials.
Employee and Business Support: Provide transportation support for meetings, airport transfers, Company events, client engagements, and other official activities as required.
Vehicle Maintenance: Maintain assigned vehicles in a clean, safe, and roadworthy condition and coordinate routine servicing, washing, fueling, tyre checks, and other approved maintenance activities.
Vehicle Inspection and Reporting: Conduct basic daily vehicle checks and promptly report any mechanical faults, damages, accidents, warning signs, or other irregularities to the appropriate Company representative.
Vehicle Records: Maintain accurate records of vehicle usage, including mileage, fuel consumption, trips, maintenance, and other relevant information as required.
Vehicle Security and Documentation: Properly manage Company vehicle keys, documents, and other vehicle-related items, collecting keys at the beginning of each workday and returning them to the designated Company representative at the close of work.
Safety and Compliance: Comply with all applicable road traffic laws, safety requirements, and Company policies while operating Company vehicles and ensure that vehicles are used only for authorized purposes.
Logistical Support: Provide reasonable administrative and logistical support relating to transportation, deliveries, movement of Company materials, and external coordination as required.
Professional Conduct and Communication: Maintain punctuality, professionalism, confidentiality, and respectful conduct when interacting with employees, clients, vendors, and other stakeholders, and promptly communicate any delays or challenges affecting assigned duties.
Other Assigned Duties: Perform any other driving, transportation, logistical, or administrative duties reasonably assigned by the Company in support of its operations.
Qualifications and Requirements
Minimum of 3 years' proven experience as a professional driver.
Previous experience working as a corporate, executive, company, or office driver is preferred.
Experience driving within Lagos and knowledge of major routes, business districts, and alternative routes is required.
Must possess a valid Nigerian driver's licence appropriate for the assigned vehicle.
A valid driver's certification or defensive driving certification is an advantage.
Good knowledge of Lagos roads, traffic patterns, and alternative routes.
Basic knowledge of vehicle maintenance and troubleshooting.
Ability to conduct routine vehicle safety checks.
Ability to use Google Maps or other navigation applications effectively.
Ability to maintain basic vehicle, trip, fuel, and expense records.
Good knowledge of Nigerian road traffic regulations.
Transportation: Safely operate Company vehicles to transport employees, management, visitors, clients, and other authorized personnel for official business and assignments within Lagos and other locations as required.
Daily Driving Services: Provide reliable and timely transportation services between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, and remain available for approved weekend assignments when required by the Company.
Official Errands: Carry out authorized errands, including the collection, purchase, and delivery of office supplies, documents, equipment, and other Company materials.
Employee and Business Support: Provide transportation support for meetings, airport transfers, Company events, client engagements, and other official activities as required.
Vehicle Maintenance: Maintain assigned vehicles in a clean, safe, and roadworthy condition and coordinate routine servicing, washing, fueling, tyre checks, and other approved maintenance activities.
Vehicle Inspection and Reporting: Conduct basic daily vehicle checks and promptly report any mechanical faults, damages, accidents, warning signs, or other irregularities to the appropriate Company representative.
Vehicle Records: Maintain accurate records of vehicle usage, including mileage, fuel consumption, trips, maintenance, and other relevant information as required.
Vehicle Security and Documentation: Properly manage Company vehicle keys, documents, and other vehicle-related items, collecting keys at the beginning of each workday and returning them to the designated Company representative at the close of work.
Safety and Compliance: Comply with all applicable road traffic laws, safety requirements, and Company policies while operating Company vehicles and ensure that vehicles are used only for authorized purposes.
Logistical Support: Provide reasonable administrative and logistical support relating to transportation, deliveries, movement of Company materials, and external coordination as required.
Professional Conduct and Communication: Maintain punctuality, professionalism, confidentiality, and respectful conduct when interacting with employees, clients, vendors, and other stakeholders, and promptly communicate any delays or challenges affecting assigned duties.
Other Assigned Duties: Perform any other driving, transportation, logistical, or administrative duties reasonably assigned by the Company in support of its operations.
Minimum of 3 years' proven experience as a professional driver.
Previous experience working as a corporate, executive, company, or office driver is preferred.
Experience driving within Lagos and knowledge of major routes, business districts, and alternative routes is required.
Must possess a valid Nigerian driver's licence appropriate for the assigned vehicle.
A valid driver's certification or defensive driving certification is an advantage.
Good knowledge of Lagos roads, traffic patterns, and alternative routes.
Basic knowledge of vehicle maintenance and troubleshooting.
Ability to conduct routine vehicle safety checks.
Ability to use Google Maps or other navigation applications effectively.
Ability to maintain basic vehicle, trip, fuel, and expense records.
Good knowledge of Nigerian road traffic regulations.