Escort Driver Job
Work Hours: Full-time, 08 hours per day
Salary:
Attractive
Job Deadline: 25 October 2025
Number of Jobs: 01
Hiring Entity: TransEast (U) Ltd
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| TransEast (U) Ltd |
Location: In Uganda
Job Details:
DEPARTMENT: Operations
REPORTS TO: Operations Manager
JOB OVERVIEW:
TransEast (U) Ltd is seeking a qualified and experienced professional Escort driver to Coordinate and run escorts for wide load and DGs effectively, point potential problems, be resourceful and to be informative on the road.
Responsibilities:
- Manage Low loader and Hazardous cargo escorts.
- Ensure vehicle is cleaned, maintained & serviced.
- Manage & take charge of the drivers / turn men on the escort.
- Take care of problems and incidents the best you can.
- Constantly keep in touch with the Operations Department concerning Breakdowns, delays.
- Conduct toolbox meetings each morning before convoy sets off.
- Prepare safety reports after the convoy.
- Ensure convoy members abide by convoy rules.
- Manage all convoys, report constantly to Operations and HSE dept.
- Observe ALL driving regulations – traffic & OSH Acts in whichever country they are operating.
- Follow all company and regulatory agency and HSE Policies
- Ensure the vehicle undergoes pre-trip inspection before any trip.
Qualifications:
- Vocational education, a valid Ugandan driving permit and a Passport.
- Defensive driving certification and road safety training
- Minimum of 3 years’ driving experience of a manual Vehicle.
- Familiarity with East African traffic regulations and ability to carry out basic vehicle repairs
- Have no criminal record. Possess a police certificate of good conduct.
SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES:
- Strong understanding of vehicle functionality and maintenance
- Excellent professional driving and time management skills
- Ability to stay calm and act appropriately under pressure or in emergencies
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Reliability and adherence to safety protocols
- Understand, speak, read and write English and Kiswahili
Application procedure
Suitable and interested candidates can send their cover letter, Resume, and academic documents as a single document/pdf to hr.transeastgroup@gmail.com.
Posting Date: 2025-10-19
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