Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Residence and Support Staff)
Driver / Messenger
Main purpose of job:
The British High Commission in Singapore is part of a worldwide network of 230 United Kingdom overseas missions, representing British security, prosperity and consular interests abroad. We are currently looking to recruit a Driver for our Defence section. The successful candidate will work closely with the two other Drivers in the High Commission team, as well as with the Transport Manager.
Roles and responsibilities:
- Driving the Defence Section car for the Defence Attaché and his team. Providing reliable, safe and well planned services with a focus on customer service. Daily review of transport bookings and strict adherence to the High Commission’s Transport Policy.
- Providing driving support for visitors to the British High Commission including being actively involved in the planning of routes, liaising with key visit stakeholders and being able to work in fast paced and ambiguous conditions during the visit.
- Weekly cleaning of all British High Commission cars, including additional cleaning prior to major visits.
- Sending vehicles for timely and regular servicing & LTA inspections as required, with escalations to the Transport Manager. Monitoring of deadlines for Road Tax and Insurance payments including the provision of quotations to the Transport Manager.
- Processing all required payments and receipts for ERP and Shell cards in consultation on a weekly basis.
- Providing adhoc support to other teams in the British High Commission as and when required.
The successful candidate must have:
- A valid Class 3 driving license with no points deducted and no serious traffic offenses on their record
- Excellent knowledge of the road network and traffic system in Singapore
- A good understanding of the Highway Code
- Previous experience as a limousine or private driver is an advantage
- A basic understanding of Microsoft Office (e.g. to check diaries)
- Able to effectively communicate in English
They will be well presented, physically fit, and able to work under pressure and with staff of all levels of seniority. We are looking for someone with a flexible approach to working hours as overtime and work on weekends are occasionally required.
- Previous experience in an Embassy or Government environment
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21 November 2021
S1
Full-time, Permanent
44
Asia Pacific
Singapore
Singapore
British High Commission
1
SGD
SGD 2,073
3 January 2022
We offer a competitive package, which includes basic salary of SGD 2,073 per month and annual wage supplement [an additional 2 months’ salary paid out in December each year], 23-day annual leave entitlement in pro rata and insurance plan.
Due to the Government of Singapore’s measures to prevent the spread of Covid-19, including safe distancing and travel restrictions, we are only able to accept applications from those currently resident in Singapore.
We offer time and financial support for the successful candidate to take advantage of professional learning and development opportunities inside and outside of the organisation.
Normal working hours are 44 per week: 7.30am to 5.15pm from Monday to Friday. Beyond these hours overtime rates are paid.
BHC Singapore supports and promotes flexible working as a crucial part of our inclusive offering – in this role this must be balanced against the operational needs of the High Commissioner and other staff.
All new hires undertake a workplace induction and there are a number of mandatory e-learning courses that must be completed in order to pass probation.
In addition to the duties which this job normally entails, you may from time to time be required to undertake additional or other duties as necessary to meet the needs of the High Commission, including playing a part in the corporate life of the mission and supporting any crisis response.
No accommodation or relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position. You must have or be able to obtain a local work permit which we will sponsor.
Staff recruited locally by the British High Commission are subject to terms and conditions of service according to local Singapore employment law.
Employment offers are subject to successful clearance of pre-employment checks. Only short-listed applications will be called for personal interviews.
The British High Commission is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on grounds of ethnic origin, race, religious beliefs, age, disability, gender or sexual orientation.
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.
Please note that your application must be submitted before 23:55 on the day mentioned in the above field “Application deadline”.
Incomplete application forms will not be taken into consideration, so please ensure you provide the information requested. We regret to advise that we will only be contacting short-listed candidates. Applicants called for an interview will be assessed on the core competencies listed above.
To those applicants not short-listed, we extend our appreciation for considering the British Government as a potential employer.
The start date mentioned in the job advert is a tentative start date and the successful candidate will be required to undergo security vetting procedures. Any offer of employment will be subject to the candidate achieving suitable clearances.
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