Posted:1 hour ago
By:Hiring Kenya
Company Details
Industry:
Construction
Description:
The company opened its first manufacturing facility in Mombasa, Kenya, in 1962, rapidly widening its reach to include further countries in East Africa, and then Southern Africa. In 2003, all operating companies were reversed into the current holding company called Safal Investments Mauritius Limited and conduct its business across Africa as the Safal Group.Today, the Safal Group manufactures in 10 African countries and sells and markets its building solutions across the continent.
Job Description
Overall Purpose of the Position
The role is to safely and efficiently transport MRM products to customers and distributors while ensuring timely delivery and compliance with road safety and company transport policies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Safely operate company trucks to transport roofing sheets, steel coils, and related building solutions to distributors, project sites, and service centres.
- Ensure timely and accurate delivery of customer orders in line with dispatch schedules and service standards.
- Conduct daily vehicle inspections and promptly report mechanical issues to the Fleet and Facilities team to ensure roadworthiness and safety.
- Maintain accurate delivery documentation, including delivery notes, gate passes, and customer confirmations.
- Ensure proper loading, securing, and protection of steel products during transit to prevent damage or loss.
- Comply with Kenyan traffic laws, company transport policies, and health & safety regulations, including safe handling of heavy steel products.
- Maintain cleanliness and basic upkeep of the assigned vehicle to ensure operational efficiency and company standards.
- Coordinate with dispatch, warehouse, and security teams to ensure smooth loading, dispatch, and delivery processes.
Requirements
Minimum Requirements
- Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
- Valid Kenyan driving license Class ‘BCE’ with PSV endorsement.
- A valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Kenya police.
- At least 3–5 years’ experience driving commercial trucks.
- Good understanding of Kenyan traffic laws and road safety regulations.
- Ability to maintain accurate delivery documentation and follow dispatch procedures.
- Basic knowledge of vehicle inspection and maintenance reporting.
Salary: Not specified
Otherpay: Benefits
Education: Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time