Jun 14, 2019

Driver Close Protection Team, Islamabad Pakistan

Employer:  British High Commission
Location: Pakistan

Main purpose of job:
Provide Close Protection Driving services to the principles in a professional manner. (80% of the time)

Close Protection Driving independently and as part of the team
Perform duties according to the duty roster of the team
Maintain journey record sheet for the vehicle and as personal record.
Ensure the documents are maintained and submitted accurately.(Approximate 5% of time)
Keep vehicle neat , clean and well maintained.(Approximate 10% of time)
Check engine oil , Brake Oil , Fuel Level , tyre pressure , Lights , washers and wipers and ensure they are fully functional.(Approximate 5% of time).

Essential qualifications, skills and experience 
Education: Minimum Higher Secondary School Certificate
Valid HTV licence with 5 - 8 years’ experience as a HTV driver in any reputable organisation
Minimum 3 years’ Experience in AV driving
Consummate knowledge about Rawalpindi and Islamabad
Good knowledge about the cities in Punjab, KPK, AJAK and GB.

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience 
Good Team Player
Physical fit
Ability to work under pressure
Knowledge and Ability to work in CP environments in flexible mode
Basic first aid knowledge
Basic computer knowledge
Ability to speak, understand , read and write English.

Required competencies 
Making Effective Decisions, Leading and Communicating, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace
Application deadline  : 5 July 2019
Grade : S1
Type of Position : Fixed Term
Working hours per week : 48
Duration of Post : 36 months
Region : South Asia & Afghanistan
Start Date : 13 December 2019


Other benefits and conditions of employment

SALARY PACKAGE :


For British High Commission (BHC) candidates, the Local Staff BHC Terms & Conditions will apply.

For other than BHC candidates, salary will be PKR 58,136 plus Shift Disturbance Allowance of 12.5% per month.

The BHC is recognised as a good employer, with a robust, fair and transparent performance management & appraisal system linked to increments and staff bonuses. We have a 5-day working week, plus annual leave, public holidays, maternity leave provision, special leave, paid sick leave provision; ample development opportunities, travel opportunities, a good organisational culture, and excellent work/life balance.

Around half of our work force is women. We treat people with respect and equality and have a policy of zero tolerance for any form of discrimination, bullying, or harassment.

This is a good opportunity to be part of a strong, diverse team, working in the biggest network that the FCO has anywhere across the globe. We are aiming to make it the best.

Working patterns:

You will be expected to work 48 gross hours per week,(0800 hours to 1800 hours daily for 8 days. Four Days off) as per the roster agreed by your LM and Head of section. Timings of the Roster can change and do not necessarily reflect the normal office timings or weekend/public holidays. As this is a shift based job therefore it also attracts a Shift Disturbance Allowance of 12.5% per month.