Driver - London, United Kingdom - The European Union Delegation to the United Kingdom

Description

The Delegation of the European Union to the United Kingdom is based in Westminster and currently has some 45 staff members, working across six Sections: Ambassador's office, Political Section, Press & Public Diplomacy Section, Citizens, Social and Justice& Home Affairs Section, Economic & Trade Affairs Section and Administration Section.

We offer a post of Driver as Local Agent in the Administration Section. Under this post, the recruited person will provide support to the Ambassador and the Delegation staff and their visitors while in transit. The Driver will work underthe supervision and responsibility of the Head of Administration.

Tasks will include, but are not limited to the following:

Main duties

• Driving the Head of Delegation, the official staff of the Delegation and the VIPs visitors as per assignment in a safe and lawabiding manner to ensure passenger safety and vehicle longevity.
• Cleaning, maintaining and repairing the vehicles placed under his/her responsibility.
• Controlling the level of fuel, engine oil, radiator water, brake fluid, power steering fluid, etc.
• Maintaining daily and accurately the vehicle logbook and maintaining the car documents.
• Delivering messages, mail and running some errands.
• Assisting in customs clearance procedures when requested.
• Assisting in tackling car registration formalities.
• Performing other support tasks as requested by the Head of Administration

Selection Criteria

Essential Requirements:

• To be medically fit to perform the required duties confirmed by a prerecruitment medical exam;
• To possess a good knowledge of English (B2 level);
• Secondary School Leaving Certificates & minimum 3 years of working experience related to the job description;
• To be in possession of a valid driving licence for the United Kingdom and the right to work in the United Kingdom;
• To be familiar with the location of major buildings such as Embassies, Ministries and main landmarks in London.

The following will be considered an asset:

• A qualification in mechanics.
• Work experience in international organizations and/or diplomatic missions.
• Knowledge of French or any other EU languages.

Required Skills:

• Personal initiative, flexible with hours, organisation skills and able to perform duties independently with speed and accuracy.
• Very good team player, able to adapt in a multicultural environment.
• High degree of integrity and discretion.

Applications should include a supporting letter, a detailed CV, for example Europass format, indicating the name of the position and the vacancy reference number Copies of academic certificates and references will be requested at a later stage.

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