Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Residence and Support Staff)
Driver / Messenger
Main purpose of job:
To work as part of the Consulate Car Pool team as a Driver and Logistical Support Officer. The role requires the officers to carry out chauffeur driver duties for the Consul General, other senior staff and visiting VIPs. The role includes providing a driver service for all Bag journeys within Hong Kong, mainly between the airport and the consulate. Duties will involve loading, unloading and maintaining the integrity and security of the consignment.
One of 3 Driver/Logistical Support Officers working to the Corporate Services Officer in charge of Travel and Movements.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and sex.
Roles and responsibilities / what will the jobholder be expected to achieve?:
- To carry out chauffeur driver duties for the Consul General, other senior staff and visiting VIPs
- To take the fastest and safest routes by planning and checking the schedule making sure internal customers arriving at the location on time
- To keep detailed records of mileage, fuel consumption and other purchases made while on duty
- To assist the Regional Technical Support Service (RTSS) in the delivery and collection of bag consignments between the British Consulate-General and Hong Kong airport
- To deliver or collect urgent and express material as the need arises and know how to prioritise car orders
- To assist with border crossings for the delivery of bags into mainland China
- To ensure that the allocated vehicle is kept clean and in a legally roadworthy condition at all times,
- Reporting any defects and have the vehicles checked for regular service maintenance
Learning and development opportunities: Yearly Mandatory E-learning
Working Patterns: Willingness and ability to work flexibly and be prepared to occasionally work unsocial hours.
Language requirements
- Language: English
- Level of language required: Very Good
Changing and Improving, Leading and Communicating, Collaborating and Partnering, Managing a Quality Service
11 November 2021
S1
Fixed Term, Full-time
49
12 months
Asia Pacific
Hong Kong SAR
Hong Kong SAR
British Consulate General
1
HKD
12,875 HKD
17 January 2022
16 January 2023
Learning and development opportunities
We are a strong supporter of Learning and Development. Comprehensive e-learning package to be completed upon taking up the position as well as mandatory consular training.
Further opportunities for continuous personal and professional development offered throughout the period of the employment.
This position is open to Hong Kong citizens, permanent residents, and partners/dependents of UK-based diplomatic staff currently posted in Hong Kong. Employment offers are subject to successful clearance of pre-employment checks. No accommodation or relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position. Candidates must have or be able to obtain work authorisation for Hong Kong in order to apply.
Please note that the deadline for applications is 23:55 on the day mentioned in the above field “Application deadline”.
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