The British Embassy in Cairo is looking to recruit a
Driver under the Defence Section, job grade S1.
The main purpose of the Driver's main responsibility is the provision of a safe, efficient and effective service to Defence Section and official visitors when required. This includes professional and safe driver services and providing a messenger and administrative support service.
The Defence Driver is discreet, courteous, has strong customer service skills and ensures that the vehicle fleet is always clean, in good running condition and that regular maintenance schedules are followed.
The successful candidate will assist the Defence Attach, and will manage the Defence Section's administration and filing, and support Defence training delivery.
Roles And Responsibilities
- Professional driver for Defence Section and official passengers, working under the direction of the Defence Section PA.
- Management of Defence Section vehicles including daily maintenance checks, a high level of cleanliness, vehicle journey record sheets and fuel records are kept updated.
- Delivery of correspondence or goods within Cairo to other nations or Egyptian Military.
- Assisting official visitors to Cairo through the airport immigration and luggage clearance.
- Translator / Facilitator whilst on official visits within Egypt.
- Conduct additional duties as directed.
- Responsible for the good order of the Defence vehicle pool.
The above list is not exhaustive, and the jobholder will be required to be flexible and take on other ad hoc tasks as required. The job description may be reviewed to meet changes in business needs.
Key Behaviours
- Managing a Quality Service - Deliver service objectives with professional excellence, expertise and efficiency, taking account of diverse customer needs.
- Delivering at Pace - Take responsibility for delivering timely and quality results with focus and drive.
- Communicating and Influencing - Communicate purpose and direction with clarity, integrity and enthusiasm. Respect the needs, responses and opinions of others.
- Working Together - Form effective partnerships and relationships with people both internally and externally, from a range of diverse backgrounds, sharing information, resources and support.
