Executive Driver

Responsibilities:

Driving and Transportation

• Transport the Managing Director and other authorised personnel to meetings, business appointments, official engagements, and other approved destinations.
• Ensure punctual arrival at designated locations by planning routes and considering traffic conditions.
• Maintain a professional, courteous, and respectful attitude at all times.
• Comply strictly with traffic laws, road safety regulations, and company driving policies.
• Ensure the safety and comfort of passengers throughout every journey.
• Remain available for official assignments as directed by management.

Vehicle Maintenance and Management:

• Conduct routine vehicle inspections before and after each trip to ensure roadworthiness.
• Keep the assigned vehicle clean, presentable, and in good working condition.
• Monitor fuel levels, engine oil, coolant, tyre pressure, brakes, and other essential vehicle components.
• Report mechanical faults, unusual vehicle performance, accidents, or damage to the appropriate supervisor immediately.
• Ensure that routine servicing and maintenance are carried out as scheduled, subject to management approval.
• Ensure that all vehicle documents, including the driver's licence, vehicle licence, insurance, roadworthiness certificate, and other applicable permits, remain valid.
• Ensure that company vehicle documents are properly handled, returned after use, and submitted for filing when required.

Communication and Reporting:

• Confirm receipt of driving assignments and communicate promptly with the person issuing the instruction.
• Provide timely updates on departure, arrival, delays, changes in plans, and completion of assignments.
• Notify the appropriate supervisor or management immediately of any incident, emergency, or unexpected development.
• Confirm whether to return to the office, wait at the destination, or proceed to another location after completing an assignment.
• Maintain accurate records of trips, mileage, fuel consumption, vehicle maintenance, and other relevant activities as required.
• Ensure that all official instructions and assignments are properly acknowledged and executed.

Administrative and Official Assignments:

• Carry out approved errands, document collection and delivery, and other official assignments as directed by management.
• Assist with the movement of company personnel, documents, and materials where authorised.
• Ensure that documents, packages, and other items entrusted to the driver are delivered safely to the intended recipient.
• Obtain receipts and supporting documents for approved vehicle-related expenses and submit them to the appropriate department.
• Return company property, documents, keys, and other items entrusted to the driver after completing assignments or when requested.

Confidentiality and Professional Conduct:

• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding the Managing Director's movements, personal information, business activities, and company affairs.
• Exercise discretion and sound judgement when interacting with clients, visitors, staff, and other external parties.
• Demonstrate honesty, integrity, punctuality, accountability, and professionalism at all times.
• Avoid unauthorised use of company vehicles and ensure that all movements are approved.
• Refrain from using a mobile phone while driving, except through legally permitted hands-free arrangements.
• Report any security concerns, suspicious activities, or incidents that may affect the safety of passengers or company property.

Requirements:

• A valid driver's licence appropriate for the assigned vehicle.
• A minimum of 3–5 years of professional driving experience, preferably as an executive or corporate driver.
• Good knowledge of Lagos roads, traffic patterns, and alternative routes.
• Basic knowledge of vehicle maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong time-management, organisational, and problem-solving abilities.
• High levels of discretion, reliability, punctuality, and personal integrity.
• Ability to follow instructions, provide timely updates, and work flexible hours when required.
• A clean driving record and willingness to undergo background checks where required.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

Performance will be assessed based on the following:

• Consistent and timely arrival for assigned duties.
• Compliance with traffic regulations and safe driving practices.
• Cleanliness, roadworthiness, and timely reporting of mechanical issues.
• Prompt acknowledgement of instructions and regular updates on assignments.
• Proper handling of vehicle documents, keys, receipts, and company property.
• Protection of sensitive company and executive information.
• Adherence to company policies, approved routes, and authorised vehicle use.
• Respectful behaviour and a responsible attitude towards management, colleagues, and external parties