UTILITY CAR DRIVER

UTILITY CAR DRIVER

Position Title: Utility Car Driver

Department: Fleet & Administration

Location: Mombasa / Nairobi

Reports To: Transport Supervisor / Fleet Coordinator

Employment Type: Full-Time (Shift-Based)

Position Summary

This role demands high agility and precision, as it supports crew changes, quick delivery of port clearance documents, equipment parts transit, and emergency field responses across busy operational zones.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

• Safely transport operations staff, terminal crews, and visitors between administrative offices, customs checkpoints, and vessel berths.
• Execute urgent deliveries of time-sensitive shipping documents, port clearance paperwork, and small spare parts to operational hubs.
• Conduct strict daily pre-trip inspections (fluid levels, tire pressure, brakes, lights). Ensure vehicles remain immaculately clean, fueled, and roadworthy.
• Maintain flawless, accurate records of all trips, fuel consumption, mileages, and passenger details in the official vehicle logbook.
• Strictly adhere to the traffic laws of Kenya, NTSA speed limits, and internal terminal speed restrictions to ensure a zero-incident record.
• Assist field teams with general support duties during offsite errands, including coordinating loading and unloading of light utility cargo.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) certificate.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of continuous experience working as a corporate, commercial, or utility driver in a busy corporate or logistics setting.
• Valid NTSA Category B3 (Professional) or Category B, C, E driving license with a clean record and active smart DL status.
• Familiarity navigating Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) installations, customs gates, and container freight stations is a distinct advantage.
• Valid Certificate of Good Conduct is mandatory. Defensive driving certification from a recognized institution (e.g., AA Kenya) is highly valued.
• Thorough knowledge of local road networks; certified physically and medically fit; exceptional punctuality and discipline.

How to Apply: Send your CV and cover letter only to careers@oildrop.co.ke Applications reviewed on a rolling basis, early applications encouraged.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Oildrop Africa Limited is an equal opportunity employer. All positions require deep commitment to a zero-harm safety culture.

Important Notice: Oildrop Africa Limited (OAL) never charges candidates any fees at any stage of the recruitment process. If you are asked to make a payment for a job opportunity claiming to be from OAL, it is a scam.

*Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted*