DRIVER

• Safely operate company vehicles to transport furniture, raw materials, and staff as directed.
• Ensure proper loading, securing, and unloading of furniture to prevent damage during transit.
• Carry out delivery schedules, ensuring timely delivery to clients, outlets, and project sites.
• Inspect vehicles daily for mechanical issues, cleanliness, and fuel requirements, and report any faults for repair.
• Maintain accurate delivery records, logbooks, and documentation.
• Assist in assembling or positioning furniture at the client’s premises when required.
• Adhere to all road traffic rules, safety policies, and company guidelines.
• Provide professional and courteous customer service when interacting with clients.
• Ensure vehicles are kept clean, presentable, and roadworthy at all times.
• Perform minor vehicle maintenance and coordinate major repairs with the workshop.
• Support warehouse and logistics operations when not driving, including loading, unloading, and stock handling.

Qualifications and Experience

Education:

• Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) or equivalent minimum academic qualification.
• Training in defensive driving and vehicle maintenance is an added advantage.

Licensing & Certification:

• Valid driving license for both light and heavy trucks (Classes B, C or equivalent).
• Clean driving record.
• Defensive Driving Certificate and/or First Aid Certification is desirable.

• Minimum of 3–5 years’ proven experience driving both light and heavy trucks, preferably in the retail, logistics, or furniture industry.
• Demonstrated experience in long-distance and urban deliveries, including safe navigation of challenging routes.
• Familiarity with loading, securing, and offloading fragile and bulky items such as furniture.
• Experience in conducting basic vehicle checks and preventive maintenance.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Strong knowledge of road safety regulations, traffic laws, and vehicle operation standards.
• Good physical stamina to handle lifting and movement of furniture items when required.
• Strong time management and organisational skills to ensure timely deliveries.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to interact with customers and team members professionally.

Personal Attributes:

• High level of integrity, reliability, and customer service orientation.
• Alert, safety-conscious, and detail-oriented.
• Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure or in challenging road conditions.

Key Skills & Competences

• Excellent driving skills with high safety awareness.
• Strong sense of responsibility, integrity, and punctuality.
• Ability to lift and handle furniture safely.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Problem-solving skills and ability to adapt to unexpected changes.
• Team player with a cooperative attitude.
• Attention to detail and commitment to care when handling goods.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

• On timely delivery: 100% of deliveries to be completed within the promised scheduled time window.
• Delivery Accuracy: 100% of orders delivered, i.e. correct items in the right quantities without errors, omissions, or mix-ups (delivered to the right customer).
• Furniture Handling: Zero damages caused by improper loading/unloading or handling, and during delivery.
• Vehicle Cleanliness & maintenance: Keeping the vehicle clean and presentable by washing it 3 days a week, both in and out, conducting maintenance vehicle checks and meeting vehicle service appointments every 3 months to have them in good working order.
• Fuel Efficiency: Work within the monthly fuel consumption budget per route/ vehicle type.
• Safety Compliance: Zero major traffic violations or accidents attributable to negligence.
• Customer Satisfaction: Minimum 90% positive feedback rating from clients on professionalism, courtesy, and delivery handling.
• Paperwork and documentation: 100% accuracy in logbooks, delivery notes, milage and expense reports plus any other related records, and related records.
• Attendance & Punctuality: At least 95% on-time reporting for scheduled shifts.

Deadline

• Deadline is one week from the date of publication of this advert

How to Apply:

All applications will be received and reviewed through the BrighterMonday Portal by clicking on the 'Apply Here' section