British High Commission (BHC) Abuja 2013- Vacancy for LE Va Driver, Apply Here

The British High Commission (BHC) Abuja has the following vacancy inits Corporate Services Section – LE Va Driver.
Job Tittle: LE Va Driver
General
The British High Commission is looking for an official driver to work in its Transport Section. Theduties will include:
*. Daily maintenance checks on BHCvehicles. Ensuring all vehicles areroadworthy before starting on their journey.
*. Driving BHC staff to meetings and functions in and around Abuja.
*. Driving BHC staff to meetings and functions in other States within Nigeria.
*. Driving the BHC’s Rapid Response Vehicle.
*. Regular journeys to and from Abuja Airport to pick up passengers from and to the Domestic and International terminals respectively.
*. Regular journeys to the British Deputy High Commission in Lagos.
*. Completing accurate journey record sheets for all journeys inofficial vehicles.
Qualities needed Applicants must have held a full Nigerian Driving licence for at least two years, with no previoustraffic convictions. Applicants should be presentable, courteous and have a good command of written and spoken English. A good working knowledge of Nigerian roads and especially the Abuja area is essential. Applicants who are shortlisted will be invitedto take a practical driving test, written test and a competence based interview.
BHC opening hours are from 8am – 4:00pm, Monday to Thursday and 8am – 1.00pm on Friday. All BHC drivers operate on a shift system to provide vehicle coverage 24 hours per day, for which an allowance is paid. The successful candidate will be expected to undertake night shift and weekend shift working in addition to the usual day shift working. The job will be graded LEVa with a monthly starting salaryof N156, 813.00 per month. A successful candidate who is not liable to pay Nigerian tax will be subject to a 10 % notional tax deduction on the basic salary. Thesalary will be paid in Naira.
How To Apply
Applications should be sent to:
Human Resources Assistant
British High Commission Abuja
19 Torrens Close
Maitama
Abuja Or by e-mail to: recruitment.abuja@fco.gov.uk
Applications should consist of a CVwith a type written covering letter, and include a photocopy ofthe applicant’s current Nigerian Driving Licence. Applications received after the stated deadline will not be considered. Telephone applications and enquiries will also not be accepted.
Application Deadline Date Closes by Thursday 8th May, 2013.
Only applicants called for interview will be contacted, and itis likely that interviews will be conducted during the week commencing 13th May, 2013.