Driver Job Opportunities – Tropical Heat (U) Ltd

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Job Title:    Driver

Organization: Tropical
Heat (U) Ltd

Duty Station:
Namanve, Uganda

Reports to: Stores
Supervisor

About US:

Tropical Heat was
established in 1973 as a small ethnic snack cottage industry. Today, we are one
of the leading manufacturers of spices and snacks in the East African region
and our brand Tropical Heat is a household name in Kenya and Uganda. In Uganda,
we trade as Tropical Heat (U) Ltd. 

Job Summary:  The Driver ensures that the vehicle is well
driven and maintained and assists in goods transportation and delivery.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

  • Vehicle maintenance: Ensures that maintenance and servicing of
    vehicles assigned is done and that the vehicle is always in perfect
    condition.
  • Fuelling: Updates log books accurately and on time on every
    destination to ensure proper fuel accountability at any given time.
  • Legal compliance: Complies with all the set traffic legal laws &
    requirements and avoids any traffic offenses.
  • Tool accountability. Ensures full accountability of all vehicle
    tools.
  • Accidents: Tactically drives well and ensures zero road accident.
  • Delivery: Ensures timely and accurate deliveries of goods.
  • Updates: Keep in constant contact with the supervisor to report any
    issues on and after delivery.
  • Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

  • The applicant must hold a UACE or diploma with experience in the
    same field.
  • At least five years of experience in driving.
  • Essential: Must possess a valid driving permit class CM.
  • Essential: Understanding of routes within Kampala and the
    neighbouring areas.
  • Essential: Understanding of traffic rules and road signs.
  • Desirable: Defensive driving training.
  • Desirable: Basic Mechanical Knowledge.

Behavioural Competencies:

  • Honesty and hard work
  • Energy and passion
  • Attention to detail
  • Team spirit. 
  • Flexibility
  • Well-developed Interpersonal skills and professionalism
  • Stress management skills
  • Time management skills

How to Apply:

If you believe you
match the requirements listed above, please deliver your resume (CV), copies of
certificates, Valid driving permit references, and cover letter not more than
250KB to hr@thul.co.ug with the job role clearly indicated in the email subject
line.

Deadline: 19th July 2019 by 5:00 pm.

NB:
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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