Drivers (10 positions)

Posted time April 23, 2026 Location Katega, Kigunga

BPIL is looking to recruit a suitable candidate for the position below:

Job Title: Drivers (10 positions)

Department: Transport/Logistics Operations

Employment Type: Full Time/Permanent

Reports To/ Direct Supervisor: Transport Manager

Direct Reports/Supervisees: None

Grade Level: Entry

Duty station: Kigunga Office and Katega Office

Key Working Relationships (Non-Supervisory):

  • Fleet Coordinator
  • Fleet Mechanics
  • Telematics Officer

Job purpose:

The Driver is responsible for role is to safely and effectively drive and maintain BPUL vehicles to a high-quality standard. S/he may also be requested to support BPUL operational activities as required.

Key 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 copies submitted monthly to the Transport Manager
  • Ensure third party insurance or registration stickers are always valid
  • Alert Transport Manager in writing at least 4 weeks before expiry of insurance or registration
  • Always keep the vehicle interior and exterior clean
  • Ensure that the vehicle receives the correct maintenance in a timely fashion to prevent avoidable breakdown, and to maximize vehicle performance
  • Carefully monitor fuel and oil consumption of the vehicle, taking steps that records are accurate and no supplies are diverted
  • Driving in a responsible way, showing care and consideration for other road users, including pedestrians and cyclists and ensuring risks to all vehicles under the Driver’s control are minimized
  • Ensure BPIL vehicles are only used for official business and only in accordance with BPIL vehicle use procedures.
  • Adhere to scheduled route and destination.
  • Carry out any other duties as requested by the Transport Manager

Education:

Minimum Academic Qualifications:

  • O’ level certificate or Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE)
  • Valid Ugandan Driving License applicable to the class of vehicle being driven, manual transmission essential

Skills and Experience:

  • Minimum Experience:

  • 3-4 years’ experience of professional driving
  • Clean driving record
  • Defensive driving is an added advantage
  • Knowledge of safety regulations, traffic laws and traffic highway codes.
  • Ability to work under pressure and flexibility
  • Knowledge of more than one Ugandan language is an added advantage
  • Experience driving 4×4 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 vehicle.
  • Good oral and written communication
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to drive vehicle in an economical manner

Attitude and Motivation

The ideal candidate must demonstrate the following personal attributes:

  • Precision-Driven
  • Ownership of the Archive
  • Proactive Communicator
  • Service Mindset
  • Self-Disciplined
  • Technology Enthusiast
  • Collaborative & Humble
  • Safety-Aware
  • Computer knowledge Computer knowledge

Competencies:

The ideal candidate should demonstrate the following BPIL High Performance Behaviours:

  • Common purpose
  • Open communication
  • Setting and Achieving Targets
  • Sense of Urgency & Agility
  • Accountability
  • Collaborate Effectively
  • Result-Driven Mindset
  • Trust & Mutual Respect
  • Customer Focused
  • Innovation & Continuous Learning
  • Sense of Belonging
Send your resume to vacancies@biyinzika.co.ug/