Duty Driver

OXFAM PURPOSE: To work with others to find lasting solutions to poverty and suffering   JOB PURPOSE: To drive Oxfam vehicles, being responsible for the vehicle,  the passengers, equipment and their safety. REPORTING LINES: Postholder reports to: Logistician Staff reporting to this post: not applicable   KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Driving: To drive at a safe and legal speed as requested by Logistics. To wear a seat belt and ensure that passengers in the front seats also wear their seat belts at all times. To immediately notify manager as well as the local authorities of any accident in which the vehicle is involved. General To ensure correct loading and unloading of the vehicle. To keep the vehicle clean and road-worthy, re-fuel and ensure that the tank never falls below half tank capacity. This includes daily and weekly checks. To complete the vehicle log book, and ensure tools and spare parts, first aid kit and spare tyre(s) are in kept in the vehicle and are in good condition. To be aware of radio procedures. To make sure all necessary vehicle documents (e.g. insurance, registration documents, etc.) are present in the vehicle and up to date.  To immediately report any technical failure, damage or need for maintenance to the manager, and note details in the vehicle log book. To keep track of the scheduled service time of the vehicle, to make sure that servicing is performed in time. To assist in small local purchases and general logistic activities.