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Driver
The purpose of the role is to safely and effectively drive and maintain BPIL vehicles to a high-quality standard. The role may also support BPIL operational activities as required.
Start application- Duty station
- Kigunga, Mukono
- Reports to
- Transport manager
- Employment
- Permanent
- Posted
- 26 August 2026
- Applications close
- 9 September 2026
The role
Key position responsibilities
- Ensure the vehicle is properly loaded/prepared and ready to leave as per the agreed schedule.
- Carry out daily, pre-trip, post-trip, and other periodical vehicle inspections as stipulated in the BPIL fleet inspection procedures.
- Keep all logbooks up to date and submit copies monthly to the Transport Manager.
- Ensure third-party insurance or registration stickers are valid at all times.
- Alert the Transport Manager in writing at least 4 weeks before expiry of insurance or registration.
- Keep the vehicle interior and exterior clean at all times.
- Ensure the vehicle receives the correct maintenance in a timely fashion to prevent avoidable breakdowns and maximize vehicle performance.
- Carefully monitor fuel and oil consumption of the vehicle, ensuring records are accurate and no supplies are diverted.
- Drive responsibly, showing care and consideration for other road users, including pedestrians and cyclists, and minimizing risks to all vehicles under the Driver’s control.
- Ensure BPIL vehicles are only used for official business and only in accordance with BPIL vehicle use procedures.
- Adhere to the scheduled route and destination.
- Carry out any other duties as requested by the Transport Manager.
The role
Qualifications, skills & experience
- O’ level certificate or Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE).
- Valid Ugandan driving license applicable to the class of vehicle being driven; manual transmission essential.
- 3–4 years’ experience of professional driving.
- Clean driving record.
- Knowledge of safety regulations, traffic laws, and traffic highway codes.
- Ability to work under pressure and flexibility.
- Experience driving 4x4 and truck vehicles in difficult terrain and in all seasons.
- Ability to work as part of a highly functioning team.
- Excellent record and time management.
- Working mechanical knowledge enabling basic maintenance of the vehicle.
- Good oral and written communication.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to drive a vehicle in an economical manner.
- Computer knowledge.
- Value adding (willingness to go an extra mile for BPIL, staff, and customers).
- Enthusiasm, passion, and encouragement to all.
- Strong commitment to the mission, vision, and values of BPIL.
- Result driven.
The role
Additional advantages
- Defensive driving.
- Knowledge of more than one Ugandan language.
What happens next
A straightforward application.
- 1Share your details
- 2Add experience & CV
- 3Review and submit