Driver

The Company Driver is responsible for the safe, timely, and efficient transportation of company staff, goods, and materials. The driver must ensure the vehicle is always in excellent condition and strictly adhere to hygiene and cold-chain protocols when transporting perishable goods.

Hoop Telecoms Limited was established in 2017 as a full Telecommunications Service provider. Since its formation, Hoop Telecoms has been growing rapidly and is emerging as a leading provider of telecommunication and business solutions.

Our goal is to be the telecom company of choice for voice, video, and data for consumers in Nigeria, West Africa, Africa, and globally. Simply put; our vision is global.

HOOPTEL is led by a strong management team with knowledge and extensive experience in the telecom industry, and other professionals with strong administrative skills and experience. We are primarily focused on delivering solutions to customers in Enterprise networks connectivity, Broadband internet services, Voice communication solutions, Video and secured data solutions, Data Centre and co-location services, managed cloud services, and other related telecommunication systems.

We are a company driven to provide our customers with solutions that are customized to fit their current needs, yet flexible enough to accommodate their growth plans, at the most competitive pricing on all service offerings, thus optimizing IT spend and future proofing of our solutions.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Role Summary:

• The Company Driver is responsible for the safe, timely, and efficient transportation of company staff, goods, and materials.
• The driver must ensure the vehicle is always in excellent condition and strictly adhere to hygiene and cold-chain protocols when transporting perishable goods.

Key Responsibilities: Transportation & Logistics:

• Product Delivery: Transport processed products and commercial feed to clients, distributors, and retail outlets safely and on schedule.
• Staff Transport: Provide safe and timely transportation for staff for official assignments, bank runs, or administrative errands.
• Cold Chain Awareness: Ensure that perishable goods are handled carefully and kept in the appropriate vehicle conditions during transit to prevent spoilage.
• Route Planning: Plan delivery routes efficiently to save fuel, avoid traffic delays, and ensure timely delivery of fresh products.

Vehicle Maintenance & Management:

• Daily Checks: Conduct daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections (checking oil, water, tires, brakes, and lights).
• Maintenance Coordination: Report any mechanical issues or damage to the HR/Admin Officer immediately and coordinate vehicle servicing and repairs.
• Cleanliness: Ensure the vehicle (both interior and exterior) is kept clean at all times. For delivery trucks, ensure the cargo area is sanitized regularly to prevent cross-contamination.

Administrative & Compliance:

• Record Keeping: Maintain an accurate logbook of daily trips, mileage, fuel consumption, and delivery receipts.
• Documentation: Ensure all vehicle documents (insurance, roadworthiness, vehicle license) are valid and up to date, notifying HR well in advance of renewals.

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers

• License: Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of professional driving experience. Experience driving delivery vans or light trucks is highly preferred.
• Knowledge: Familiarity with local routes, traffic laws, and road safety regulations. Basic mechanical knowledge (how to change a tire, check fluids) is essential.
• Physical Fitness: Ability to assist with the loading and offloading of goods when necessary.

Core Competencies:

• Punctuality & Reliability: Must be time-conscious, as fresh products cannot be delayed.
• Integrity: High level of honesty, especially regarding fuel usage, vehicle maintenance, and cash handling.
• Care & Caution: Ability to drive carefully to prevent damage to fragile goods (eggs) and ensure the safety of passengers and the vehicle.
• Professionalism: Courteous to clients, staff, and other road users.

How to apply Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: (see Apply by email) using the JobTitle as subejct of the email.

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