Senior Truck Driver

Responsibilities:

• Safely operate company vehicles on local, interstate, and occasional international routes.
• Transport company personnel, goods, products, materials, and equipment as assigned.
• Undertake long-distance journeys across Nigeria when required.
• Occasionally travel to neighboring African countries, including Ghana and other approved destinations.
• Maintain excellent knowledge of Lagos roads, major routes, alternative routes, and traffic patterns.
• Conduct routine checks on assigned vehicles before and after trips.
• Report vehicle faults, maintenance requirements, accidents, or incidents promptly.
• Ensure all assigned documents, goods, and passengers are handled responsibly.
• Maintain accurate trip and mileage records where required.
• Observe all road safety regulations and company driving policies.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism, punctuality, discretion, and personal conduct.
• Ensure the assigned vehicle is kept clean and in good operating condition.
• Assist with loading and offloading where necessary.
• Remain flexible to work extended hours, weekends, or travel schedules when operationally required.

Requirements:

• Minimum of SSCE/WAEC/NECO or equivalent.
• Valid Nigerian driver's licence appropriate for the vehicle category.
• Minimum of 3 years of driving experience.
• Proven experience handling long-distance and interstate driving.
• Strong knowledge of Lagos routes and road networks.
• Must currently reside in Lagos State.
• Experience driving for a corporate organization, manufacturing company, logistics company, or similar organization is an advantage.
• Must be physically fit and capable of undertaking long-distance journeys.
• Good knowledge of basic vehicle maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Ability to travel within Nigeria and occasionally to neighboring African countries.
• Excellent knowledge of road safety regulations.
• Must demonstrate reliability, integrity, discipline, and professionalism.
• Clean and responsible driving record is strongly preferred.