Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

Davis & Shirtliff Group is a leading provider of solutions in the water and energy sectors.

Responsibilities or duties

• Ensuring timely, accurate, and safe delivery of equipment and goods.
• Verify the accuracy of items before departure and upon delivery.
• Handle unexpected situations such as roadblocks and vehicle breakdowns.
• Follow road safety guidelines.
• Perform basic vehicle maintenance, including regular inspections, oil changes, and maintaining accurate delivery records.
• Plan delivery routes and schedules in coordination with the logistics team to ensure efficient use of time and resources.
• Inspect and maintain the vehicle to ensure compliance with safety regulations and company standards.
• Ensure proper handling and storage of equipment and goods during transit to prevent damage.
• Establish and maintain excellent working relationships by providing efficient, reliable, and courteous service.
• Ensure efficient route planning to minimize travel time and fuel consumption.
• Operate the vehicle in an efficient and effective manner while reporting any technical issues promptly.
• Keep accurate records of all deliveries, including delivery times, locations, and items delivered.
• Load and unload equipment and goods at event venues, warehouses, and client locations using appropriate equipment.
• Collaborate with various teams to ensure proper inventory handling and reporting.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

• KCSE Certificate; additional education or certification in logistics or a related field is preferred.
• Valid commercial driver’s license (CDL) with a clean driving record.
• In-depth knowledge of road safety regulations and best practices.

Experience needed

• At least 5 years of experience driving commercial vehicles, preferably in the logistics sector.
• Experience in regulated warehouse operations will be an added advantage.
• Basic mechanical knowledge is an added advantage.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

• Critical Competencies: Excellent time management skills, Outstanding communication skills, Familiarity with basic vehicle maintenance and repair, Creativity and commercial awareness, Customer-oriented approach, Exceptional organizational skills.

• Ensuring timely, accurate, and safe delivery of equipment and goods.
• Verify the accuracy of items before departure and upon delivery.
• Handle unexpected situations such as roadblocks and vehicle breakdowns.
• Follow road safety guidelines.
• Perform basic vehicle maintenance, including regular inspections, oil changes, and maintaining accurate delivery records.
• Plan delivery routes and schedules in coordination with the logistics team to ensure efficient use of time and resources.
• Inspect and maintain the vehicle to ensure compliance with safety regulations and company standards.
• Ensure proper handling and storage of equipment and goods during transit to prevent damage.
• Establish and maintain excellent working relationships by providing efficient, reliable, and courteous service.
• Ensure efficient route planning to minimize travel time and fuel consumption.
• Operate the vehicle in an efficient and effective manner while reporting any technical issues promptly.
• Keep accurate records of all deliveries, including delivery times, locations, and items delivered.
• Load and unload equipment and goods at event venues, warehouses, and client locations using appropriate equipment.
• Collaborate with various teams to ensure proper inventory handling and reporting.

• Excellent time management skills
• Outstanding communication skills
• Familiarity with basic vehicle maintenance and repair
• Creativity and commercial awareness
• Customer-oriented approach
• Exceptional organizational skills

• KCSE Certificate; additional education or certification in logistics or a related field is preferred.
• Valid commercial driver’s license (CDL) with a clean driving record.
• In-depth knowledge of road safety regulations and best practices.