Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, January 20, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: KCSEExperience
Location: Thika
Job Field: Driving
Kenblest Group in Thika is looking to hire Truck Drivers (Medium-Duty Vehicles and Heavy-Duty Vehicles) to join their distribution department.
Reporting to the Operations Coordinator, the driver will be responsible for the safe and timely delivery of products to the customers.

Key Responsibilities:
• Adhere to company systems, policies and procedures.
• Inspecting a truck before the start of a trip – brakes, lights, oil, insurance etc.
• Transporting and delivering items to customers in a safe and timely manner.
• Adhering to assigned routes and following time schedules.
• Abiding by all transportation laws and maintaining a safe driving record.
• Operating trucks in an efficient and effective manner while reporting any issues as soon as possible.
• Ensuring that the truck is washed – ensuring both the interior and exterior cleanliness of the vehicle (cabin included) is maintained.
• Assisting with offloading customer items from the vehicles where possible.
• Ensuring no unauthorized goods/persons are transported in company vehicles.
• Engaging customers in a polite manner.
• Any other duties deemed relevant by the management.

Required Skills
• Exemplary driving skills
• Ability to adhere to assigned routes, schedules, safety procedures and transportation laws
• Strong time management and customer service skills
• Ability to drive, lift and carry heavy items for extended periods
• Attention to detail
• A polite and professional disposition
• Ability to remain calm in stressful driving situations (e.g. at rush hour)

Minimum Requirements / Qualifications
• High School Certificate
• A valid class BCE driving license with over 5 years’ experience
• Age – 35 years and above
• Clean driving record
• Working knowledge of safety or security vehicle driving and management rules
• At least 3-years’ experience in sales & distribution – FMCG preferable
• Experience distributing baked products will be an added advantage

Key deliverables of the job
• Timely delivery of product to customers using authorized routes
• Efficient use of fuel (km/l usage)
• Monitoring truck behavior and timely reporting of anomalies
• Management of external customers – government authority – police, city council askaris etc
• Safe driving (speed, brakes, clutch etc.) including inspection of the truck at start of the day and after every delivery


Work Hours: 8 36 Professional Certificate

Job application procedure
If you qualify for this position, please send us your application with the subject line “Truck Driver” to jobs@kenblestgroup.com   C.O.B.
Interviews will be conducted on a roll over basis and successful candidates will start immediately.

All Jobs

QUICK ALERT SUBSCRIPTION