Distribution Driver

About the role

Nile Breweries is hiring a Distribution Driver in Kamwokya, Uganda, to perform and facilitate product deliveries safely and to standard while promoting the company's image. The role covers vehicle maintenance, safe loading and unloading, cost control and accurate reporting.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain the vehicle in good running order according to the maintenance schedule and complete a pre-inspection form before every trip.
• Ensure the safety of the vehicle and cargo at all times, in line with legal and company requirements.
• Deliver beer and empty crates to the right place and at the right time, following delivery instructions and the route plan.
• Load and unload products according to process, count all products at load and unload points, and ensure delivery documents are signed and issued.
• Control costs by observing the fuel standard per 100 km, reducing idling and avoiding excessive braking, and eliminate breakages and missing bottles through safe driving.
• Keep accurate fuel records, submit fuel reports on time, and report DPO-related matters such as SIOs.

Required profile

• Relevant 1-year university degree (diploma or equivalent).
• Valid heavy goods vehicle licence (Class C and D from Sumatra).
• Minimum of 3 years' experience driving heavy goods vehicles.
• Fluent in English and Swahili; able to handle customer queries verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment, meet deadlines and work independently.

Required skills

• Numeracy and literacy.
• Basic knowledge of automobile engineering.
• Excellent analytical and reporting skills and problem solving.
• High sense of accuracy and coordination.