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2 Fleet Driver Job Placements – Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL)
Job Title: Fleet Driver (2 Job Placements)
Organisation: Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) is a limited liability company incorporated in Uganda under the Companies Act. UEDCL owns the 33KV and below voltage electricity distribution network and all the operational assets associated with the business currently leased to Umeme Ltd. The company monitors Umeme Ltd’s investment and distribution of power in Nine Service Territories covering over 74 Political Districts; it operates the Pole Treatment Plant at Lugogo, and also executes some Rural Electrification Schemes on behalf of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development.
Job Summary: The Fleet Driver will manage and coordinate the maintenance of all Company fleet to ensure that they are always fit for use at all times as per the company policy.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop the company fleet policy for UEDCL fleet use.
- Analyze the fleet tracking reports and make monthly reports.
- Maintain a Database and updated records of all units under UEDCL Fleet.
- Plan, Schedule and Coordinate repairs maintenance of all units from territories.
- Check the market and advise Management of the best price options for spare parts.
- Work with different workshops/ Garages to ensure timely service and billing process.
- Prepare quarterly and annual reports on fleet activities in accordance with UEDCL policies and procedures.
- To make trouble shooting on the Generator at UEDCL Tower, to ensure that we have steady power supply.
- To help in transport function by driving Company cars as and when need arise.
- Follow up on Licensing of all fleet and Police issues in case of accidents.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must hold a Uganda Certificate of Education (“O” level Certificate)
- Should hold Motor Vehicle Technician Craft Part II Certificate and demonstrate good knowledge of Petrol and Diesel Engines.
- Should hold a valid driving permit.
- A certificate in defensive driving is an added advantage.
- Experience of not less than 3 years in a recognized organization handling different types of Diesel and Petrol engines (Including motor vehicles).
- Should have excellent communication skills at all levels of the company.
- He/ She advises and assists all departments to deal with Motor garages.
- Will always be on Standby to operate the UEDCL Generator, whenever there is need (Including checking it at least once every week).
- Able to drive Company cars and do a number of deliveries to upcountry territories from time to time.
How to Apply:
All candidates should send their online applications at the link below. To apply; upload your CV (Clearly indicating 3 referees with contacts), Cover letter and all copies of Academic and other support documents. Put the Job title on the subject Line.
Address your application to: The Head Human Resource & Administration, UEDCL Tower, Plot 37 Nakasero Road, Kampala.
NB: Each document that is to be uploaded should not exceed file size of 1MB. Only Shortlisted Candidates will be contacted for guidance on the next step.
Deadline: 13th October 2023 by 5:00PM.
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