British Deputy High Commission
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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Operations and Corporate Services)
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Driver / Messenger
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Note: All applicants are required to mandatorily fill the complete online application form including the employment and educational details, experience-based segment and the behaviours and technical/ professional skills-based questions. We will be thoroughly reviewing the application forms only for all the required details. Forms that are incomplete in any respect will not be considered while shortlisting for the next stage.
Main purpose of job:
To provide safe and professional driving services. The post holder will be expected to transport UK Based Staff to appointments, meetings and other events across Karachi and potentially Sindh province. In addition, the driver will need to be aware of and assess local environmental conditions that may impact upon the security/safety of a journey. The post holder will be expected to inspect and prepare vehicles to a roadworthy standard include routine cleaning.
We reserve the right to review, revise or amend the roles and responsibilities from time to time reflecting the changing needs of business.
Roles and responsibilities / what will the jobholder be expected to achieve?:
The driver’s duties should include:
- Daily check of tyre pressures, hydraulic fluid, oil, radiator, and battery level.
- Preparation of vehicle to ensure cleanliness.
- Keeping an accurate record of all journeys in Vehicle Logbooks.
- Where appropriate facilitate the repair of faults.
- Reporting any defects.
- Maintain a record of Vehicle Checklist, ensuring vehicles are kept serviceable.
- Wearing an official uniform (where appropriate).
- Security of vehicles in their care, ensure testing of communication equipment is conducted regularly.
- Assessments of environmental H&S factors.
- Ability to utilise, and support others utilise, protective equipment when required.
- Administer first aid.
- Maintain professional skills and knowledge in respect of driving a motor vehicle in Pakistan and local road traffic legislation.
- Additional functions as required by the role and directed by NCA staff in relation to the use and management of vehicles.
Language requirements:
Language: English
Level of language required: The post holder will require to be competent in the use of oral and written English.
Learning and development opportunities (and any specific training courses to be completed):
The post holder will be provided with professional development opportunities in line with the role requirements.
Working patterns:
Required to work 48 gross hours per week plus overtime as necessary. The core hours will operate between 8am – 6pm daily with flexibility required depending upon operational need. Additional evening hours will be required to meet the needs of the office.
Any other information (or specific local Post requirements):
- Selected candidate shall be appointed after his medical clearance by an authorised medical centre.
- Selected candidate will have to go through the Police and FCO vetting before assuming the appointment.
- The vacancy is open to both Female and male applicants.
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Essential on arrival:
- Minimum Higher Secondary School Certificate
- Valid Driving Licence for Saloon Car, Pick-up Truck and SUV with upto 3 years’ experience preferred in any reputable organisation.
- Experienced in both Automatic and Manual Transmission Vehicles
- Detailed geographical knowledge of Karachi and Sindh.
- Competent level of spoken and written English.
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Desirable:
- Vehicle maintenance experience.
- Basic first aid knowledge
- Basic computer knowledge of MS Office
- Driving experience of an Armoured Vehicle
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Delivering at Pace, Making Effective Decisions, Managing a Quality Service, Working Together
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2 September 2024
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S1
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Full-time, Permanent
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48 hours
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South Asia & Afghanistan
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Pakistan
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Karachi
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British Deputy High Commission
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PKR
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PKR 84,986 per month
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1 December 2024
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For BHC candidates, the Country Based Staff BHC Terms & Conditions will apply.
For other than BHC candidates the basic salary will be PKR 84,986 per month. This salary is non-negotiable.
Please note that the current salaries are being dollarized and processed in USD (using a fixed corporate exchange rate from November 2022) to provide cushion against the current external market conditions. This is a temporary measure and is subject to review at regular intervals. The payroll will revert to local currency processing once the external market conditions are normalised.
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 forces are 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 FCDO has anywhere across the globe. We are aiming to make it the best.
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Note: All applicants are required to mandatorily fill the complete online application form including the employment and educational details, motivational segment and the behaviour-based questions. We will be thoroughly reviewing the application forms only for all the required details. Forms that are incomplete in any respect will not be considered while shortlisting for the next stage.
To Apply:
Please note applications without (a) and (b) will not be considered. Point (c) to be adhere strictly.
- Complete the Online Application Form.
- Complete the Experience, Behaviours, Technical/Professional skills-based segment in the Online Application Form.
- Applicants need to answer the questions based on their professional experience. Kindly refrain from use of AI based tools to avoid application from getting rejected/disqualified.
Please note that internal candidates applying for this position must have completed their probation and have prior approval from their line manager, else the application will not be considered..
We will accept online applications by 2nd September 2024 (latest by 23:55 hours PST).
Please note that all the applicants will be required to strictly adhere to the security guidelines for British Deputy High Commission.
Applicants are encouraged to use the STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) technique to prepare specific examples of when and how you have demonstrated these behaviours in your application, by evidencing a structured response, including your skills and experiences. You briefly describe the situation in which you demonstrated the behaviour, and then explain your task in addressing the situation, what action you took and the result of this.
Employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary may have their salaries reduced by the equivalent local income tax amount.
Applicants who do not have the required qualification & experience should kindly abstain from applying, as their applications will not be considered.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and no telephone enquires will be dealt with. Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful may be placed on a ‘reserve list’. If during the reserve period of 6 months the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate.
The start date mentioned in the job advert is a tentative & the appointment of successful candidate will be subject to clearance of police and other checks including references/medical/educational and professional which all applicable.
We welcome all applications irrespective of age, race, colour, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion, belief or creed. We are also open to applications from people who want to work flexibly.
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