Job Description

• Candidate must possess at least a Vocational Diploma / Short Course Certificate, any field.
• At least 2 year(s) of working experience in the related field is required for this position.
• Must have full and clean international driver’s license
• Certification in security/close protection preferred but not essential
• First Aid certification
• Experience in work as a driver within a hospitality environment
• Demonstrated knowledge of security procedures
• A flexible approach towards working hours is required.
• Must have fluent English communication skills and have numerical literacy
• Fluency in Arabic would be preferred but not essential.
• 10 Full-Time position(s) available.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Great organisation skills.
• Very sociable yet professional
• Ability to maintain a very positive and friendly attitude.
• Very high attention to detail at all time
• Ability to develop rapport within a short time frame
• Neat personal presentation
• Performing all duties with the sense of priority and dedication, serving in a calm, discrete and courteous manner whilst respecting timing standards
• Ability to work unsupervised, in a large team and take direction
• Absolute honesty, integrity, and reliability

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Staff Driver plays a major role for the transport of persons, goods and/or sensitive documents on and offsite.  You maintain a positive overall impression, have great stamina, a positive attitude, and a dedication to excellence.
• You are flexible as you are required to be contactable whilst immediate driving requests or short-term tasks will be a regularity in the role. This may include staff, goods and/or sensitive documents. You are also maintaining records and an understanding of the vehicle performance, insurances, and service schedule as required.
• You are communicating frequently with staff and senior management and external partners in a professional and respectful manner and play an important role in addressing special requests or problems.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIESOperations

• Maintain and project professional appearance as it relates to job performance.
• Transport of persons, goods and/or documents on the estate and on the road.
• Be flexible and always contactable as a lot of driving requests will be with little notice.
• Provide transportation to staff on site and off site.
• Follow up the driver planning and scheduling requirements regarding your vehicle(s).
• Service vehicle maintenance management.
• Schedule annual vehicle examination for service vehicles with the Transportation Department.
• Schedule and apply for the renewal for the vehicle licence.
• Determine when and what kind of maintenance the vehicle needs
• Keep track of general maintenance schedules, especially car tyre condition
• Ensure sound running of the vehicles assigned and arrange minor repairs where necessary
• Check oil and tyres properly and keep the service vehicles in clean condition, both inside and outside
• Keep track of timely car insurance renewals
• Follow instructions given by Staff Management leadership or HOD team
• Provide informative handover to next shift and management where applicable
• The Staff Driver must be able to adapt to change around the Estate, whilst maintaining professionalism, respect, and a calm disposition.
• Work and liaise with other members of the department and the overall Project to support and assistance where required on an adhoc basis.
• Attend to all complaints, inquiries and requests promptly referring to or Head Warden if unable to assist
• Additional duties as required on the request and direction of the Staff Manager.

People

• Follow all procedures implemented by HR
• Develop and maintain cohesive working relationships within immediate team, wider hotel team and build and maintain rapport with partnering in-house teams
• Effectively communicate within the department, Staff Management team and internal departments ensuring open communication with department heads
• Actively participate in continuous individual training and upskilling of team, provided by the company
• Assist the management and other personnel in such other matters as may be reasonably required.
• Attend and participate in daily briefings, meetings, and training sessions as scheduled.

Guest Experience

• Respect all cultural aspects of the client and estate
• Ensure you are flexible and can adapt to all situations
• Provide constant availing service
• Set an example by complying with regulations regarding dress code and expected modes of behaviour and use best endeavours to offer a personal and personable service, enhancing the reputation of the facility and leading by example

Responsible Business

• Maintains exemplary department standards of behaviour and appearance and attitude as expected
• Be familiar with property safety, first aid and fire and emergency procedures and operate equipment safely and sensibly.
• Initiate action to correct a hazardous situation and notify supervisors of potential dangers.
• Demonstrate a sound awareness Health and Safety Guidelines, policies and procedures and ensure procedures are upheld across the department.
• The Staff Driver may be required from time to time to assist with other duties within their reasonable capabilities.
• As with all members of staff, the Staff Driver Officer is always on call in times of emergency or severe weather.

Additional Information

Career Level

1-4 Years Experienced Employee

Qualification

Vocational Diploma/Short Course Certificate

Years of Experience

2 years

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Specializations

Others, General Work

Company Overview

PRAXIS INTERNATIONAL STAFFING AND MANAGEMENT INC.  is a Private Employment Agency  with POEA License No. 030-LB-101216-PL and License validity from 10/10/2016 to 10/10/2018. An Overseas Recruitment Agency who is licensed to process applicants to work abroad.

Additional Company Information

POEA No.030-LB-101216-PL

Company Size

51 – 200 Employees

Industry

Human Resources Management / Consulting