Driver

Job description / Role

Driver - Kuwait

Delivery and Collection Services
• Provide safe and timely transportation of company machinery, products and tools from origin to destination in accordance with the legal requirements and company procedures
• Conduct all load and unload activities and maintain load security in line with legal, company and manufacturer policies and guidelines
• Comply with company policy regarding proof of delivery to customers (use of PDA where issued)

Health and Safety
• Carry out duties safely in accordance with all company and legal requirements
• Ensure that the company vehicles is driven with due care and attention, ensuring the safety, comfort and welfare of any passengers and the general public
• Inspect vehicles for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips and submit a written report on the condition of the vehicle at the end of each trip or tour of duty
• Ensure that defensive driving is practiced throughout every journey, being aware of potential hazards and how to avoid them, complying with company procedures when parking or handing over vehicles
• Report any incident that involves injury, damage to any passenger, pedestrian or third-party property immediately, in line with company procedures
• Handle any emergency which may arise, including following procedures in the event of a vehicle fire
• Ensure that all personal protective equipment (PPE) used is in good order and is used as instructed

Other
• Provide a professional representation of the company and the driving industry through responsible driving and appearance
• Ensure that the company vehicle provided is presented in a clean and tidy manner
• Refuelling vehicles as required
• Complete all necessary paperwork such as movement sheets on time

Salary:
KWD 150 to 250 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.
Additional benefits: + Transportation, Medical, Life and Air Ticket

Requirements

ESSENTIAL
• Hold a current, clean and valid Kuwait licence driving licence
• Successful track record of driving experience
• Experience of commercial driving and skilled in manoeuvring vehicle at varying speeds in difficult situations, such as heavy traffic, inclement weather
• Experience of working with a multi drop environment
• Ability to handle receipts, read maps, road signs and maintain record of duty status
• Must have working knowledge of vehicle safety and control systems
• Competent to undertake daily and weekly vehicle checks and carry out basic maintenance
• Must be able to sit and remain alert while driving for a long period of time

DESIRABLE
• Good geographical knowledge of the assigned area

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS:
• Physically fit
• Pleasant, patient and helpful personality with an ability to communicate with a range of people both face to face and using a hand held radio
• Flexible approach to working arrangements
• Target driven - all drops, on time and safely

About the Company

Established in 1996, Rapid is the Middle East leader in powered access equipment rental & sale, and part of Europe's largest powered access rental company, Lavendon Group plc.

At Rapid, we offer wide range of MEWP's (Mobile Elevating Work Platforms), which offer a number of features making them particularly suitable for different types of applications.

• Steel Erection and construction
• Lighting and electromechanical maintenance
• Industrial and building maintenance
• Signage and Events
• Outside Broadcasting
• Telecommunications maintenance
• Facilities Management
• Airport, Ship and Highway Maintenance

As members of the team committed to providing strength on the ground and performance in the air we work with a simple business philosophy 'Your success is ours'.