Driver

Responsibilities:

Farm Transport & Routine Pickups

• Make routine pickups from the pasture farm 2–3 times weekly, as assigned.
• Transport hay from the remote pasture farm to the main farm consistently and on schedule.
• Ensure hay arrives dry, clean, and properly stacked/secured during transport (no wastage, no contamination).

Produce Deliveries & Errands

• Support the delivery of farm produce to customers/markets while combining routes with pasture pickups where possible.
• Run supply errands using the farm truck or farm bike (bike riding is an advantage).
• Collect essential farm items (feed items, veterinary supplies, tools, hardware items, farm inputs) as instructed.

Vehicle Care, Safety & Compliance

• Conduct daily vehicle checks: fuel, oil, water, tires, brakes, lights, mirrors, and basic roadworthiness.
• Keep the truck clean and operational; report faults early before they become expensive problems.
• Maintain basic trip logs: destination, mileage, fuel usage, pickups/deliveries completed.

Pasture & Farm Support Duties (When Not Driving)

Assist the pasture team with routine pasture work, including:

• Clearing/brush control and weeding
• Assisting with cutting/collecting forage
• Simple farm maintenance tasks as assigned
• Support general farm operations where needed (task-of-the-day support).

Coordination & Communication

• Communicate clearly with farm management on:
• Pickup schedules
• Any delays, breakdowns, or issues
• Follow instructions, confirm tasks, and close out each day with a quick status update.

Requirements:

• Valid driving ability with good road judgment and a safety mindset.
• Strong knowledge of local routes and ability to navigate rural roads.
• Physically fit and able to handle farm-related support work.
• Honest, dependable, and able to work without constant supervision.
• Willing to live on the farm (accommodation provided).
• Ability to ride a motorcycle/bike for quick supply runs and farm movement.
• Basic mechanical sense (able to identify issues early).
• Experience handling farm logistics (hay, produce, tools, livestock, and support materials).

Performance Expectations (What “Good” Looks Like)

• Vehicle is kept in working condition with zero avoidable breakdowns.
• No lost items, no damaged produce, no sloppy handling of hay.
• When not driving, you’re productive in the pasture—not “waiting for instructions” like a visitor.

Location: MDNI Farms (on-site) + routine trips to pasture farm and delivery routes

Work Schedule Normal work hours: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Routine pickups: 2–3 times per week (as scheduled)

Renumeration: NGN 80,000 – NGN 100,000 per month (based on experience)

Free accommodation on the farm (Performance-based wage review after probation (if performance is solid)