Transport Driver (Van/Truck Experience)
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Role Objective
- Our client, a fast-growing events company in Nairobi, is seeking a reliable van/truck driver to support transport operations. The role involves safely moving event equipment, materials, and occasionally staff to various locations.
Core Duties and Responsibilities
- Conduct routine pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections to ensure roadworthiness and safety
- Safely transport goods, materials, and company property to designated locations
- Ensure all deliveries and collections are completed within set timelines
- Verify and cross-check items before dispatch and upon delivery to ensure accuracy
- Follow all traffic laws and road safety regulations at all times
- Use navigation tools such as Google Maps to identify and follow the most efficient routes
- Maintain the assigned vehicle in a clean, safe, and well-maintained condition
- Assist with loading and offloading of goods and equipment when required
- Provide staff transportation support when assigned
- Keep clear and timely communication with supervisors and team members
- Maintain accurate trip records, including mileage logs and delivery documentation
- Report any vehicle breakdowns, accidents, or operational issues immediately
Job Specifications and Qualifications
- KCSE certificate (additional training in logistics, transport, or related discipline is an added advantage)
- At least 5 years of hands-on experience operating commercial or company vehicles
- Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with a clean and verifiable driving history
- Basic mechanical awareness and ability to identify minor vehicle issues will be an added benefit
- Strong understanding of road safety guidelines and defensive driving techniques
- NYS training background is an added advantage
Key Competencies
- Reliable, disciplined, and highly punctual
- Strong sense of accountability and integrity
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Customer-focused and professional demeanor
- Strong organizational and planning abilities
- Proficient in using GPS and route optimization tools
- Detail-oriented with a strong safety mindset
- Able to work independently with minimal supervision
If interested in the position and meet the above requirements, kindly send your CV on or before 15th June 2026 to the email [email protected] and indicate the position applied for in the subject line. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Interviews will be carried out on a rolling basis.
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