Transport and LogisticsFull-TimeSenior-level(6+ yrs)
Job Description
Tatu City is seeking a qualified and experienced Driver and Courier to join its team. The successful candidate will be responsible for operating various company vehicles to support transportation and courier functions. The primary goal of this role is to ensure the safe, timely, and accurate delivery and collection of items, documents, and personnel while maintaining high standards of vehicle care and professional conduct.
Key Responsibilities
Vehicle Operation: Drive and operate a range of company vehicles, including cars, vans, and trucks.
Courier Duties: Deliver and collect items and documentation, ensuring accurate records of requests and recipients, and obtaining necessary signatures.
Logistics Support: Assist with the loading and unloading of luggage and materials as required.
Vehicle Maintenance: Keep assigned vehicles clean, damage-free, and in sound mechanical condition; conduct routine mechanical checks to ensure roadworthiness before use.
Safe Driving Practices: Maintain an excellent driving record and operate vehicles safely and responsibly at all times, adhering to all traffic laws.
Personnel Transport: Transport senior management, colleagues, and other stakeholders in a professional and responsible manner.
Route Optimization: Monitor road conditions and recommend the best routes within Nairobi and Kiambu to avoid traffic congestion and delays.
Professionalism: Maintain a professional appearance and perform assigned tasks independently, following management directives with minimal supervision.
Requirements and Qualifications
Licensing: Must possess a valid Kenya NTSA Class BCE License (permitting the operation of cars, vans, trucks, and buses).
Certification: Mandatory Defensive Driving Certification with a demonstrated ability to apply safe practices.
Experience: A minimum of 7–10 years of professional driving experience, including experience with both light and heavy vehicles.
Driving Record: A clean driving history with no record of major traffic violations, accidents, or reckless driving.
Geographical Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of Nairobi and Kiambu road networks.
Technical Skills: Ability to perform basic mechanical checks; computer literacy is required for basic reporting and documentation.
Language Skills: Proficiency in English (spoken and written) for effective communication and documentation.
Physical Fitness: Capability to assist with the physical aspects of loading and unloading materials.
Work Ethic: Reliable, courteous, and capable of working independently to meet schedules.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the Tatu City Limited recruitment portal on Workable. Use the following link to access the application page: https://www.myjobmag.co.ke/apply-now/1183880.