Job Description
Beachfront Vipingo is seeking to recruit a dependable, safety-conscious, and customer-oriented Company Driver to join our Transport & Logistics team. This position offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional who enjoys delivering reliable transportation services while representing the organization with integrity, courtesy, and professionalism. The successful candidate will play an essential role in supporting daily business operations by ensuring that employees, executives, guests, visitors, and company assets are transported safely, comfortably, and efficiently.
The ideal candidate understands that professional driving extends beyond operating a vehicle. It involves maintaining excellent customer service standards, demonstrating punctuality, exercising sound judgment on the road, and ensuring that assigned vehicles remain in outstanding mechanical and cosmetic condition. Every journey contributes directly to the experience of our guests and the efficiency of internal operations. Therefore, we are looking for an individual who values responsibility, accountability, confidentiality, and continuous attention to detail.
Working closely with the Transport Officer and Administration Manager, the Company Driver will coordinate scheduled trips, airport transfers, document deliveries, supply transportation, and other official assignments across Kilifi County, Mombasa, Malindi, and neighboring regions. The role requires effective route planning, awareness of traffic conditions, and the ability to adapt quickly whenever operational priorities change. The successful applicant will ensure passengers reach their destinations safely while protecting company property and maintaining the highest standards of road discipline.
In addition to transportation duties, the Company Driver will be responsible for performing routine vehicle inspections, monitoring fuel usage, maintaining transport documentation, and coordinating preventive servicing to reduce unnecessary downtime. Careful record keeping, prompt reporting of mechanical concerns, and adherence to maintenance schedules are fundamental responsibilities that contribute to the organization's operational reliability.
Beachfront Vipingo values employees who demonstrate professionalism through respectful communication, positive attitudes, and commitment to exceptional service delivery. Drivers frequently serve as one of the first points of contact for visitors and guests, making courtesy, discretion, and personal presentation important aspects of this position. The successful candidate must be capable of maintaining confidentiality while transporting executives, guests, and sensitive company documents.
This opportunity is ideal for an experienced driver who possesses strong knowledge of Kenyan traffic regulations, defensive driving techniques, and regional road networks. Individuals who take pride in safe driving practices, proactive vehicle care, and dependable performance are encouraged to apply. Beachfront Vipingo offers a supportive working environment where commitment, reliability, and excellent customer service are recognized and appreciated. If you are passionate about professional driving and wish to contribute to an organization committed to operational excellence, we welcome your application for this rewarding position.
Key Responsibilities
- Safely transport company executives, employees, guests, clients, consultants, and visitors to authorized destinations while observing the highest standards of road safety and professional conduct.
- Provide reliable airport transfers, hotel transfers, and transportation between company facilities according to approved schedules and operational requirements.
- Deliver official correspondence, confidential documents, parcels, equipment, office supplies, and operational materials accurately and within agreed timelines.
- Perform comprehensive daily vehicle inspections covering brakes, tyres, engine oil, coolant, battery, lighting systems, mirrors, windscreen wipers, fluid levels, steering performance, and overall roadworthiness before commencing assignments.
- Maintain assigned vehicles in excellent interior and exterior condition through regular cleaning, sanitization, washing, and proper presentation at all times.
- Monitor fuel consumption carefully, ensure economical driving habits, and maintain accurate fuel records, mileage reports, and trip documentation.
- Keep complete and accurate vehicle logbooks, recording journey details, maintenance activities, inspections, repairs, fueling, and official travel information.
- Coordinate scheduled servicing, preventive maintenance, tyre replacement, inspections, insurance renewals, and mechanical repairs to maximize vehicle availability.
- Report accidents, traffic incidents, vehicle defects, unusual mechanical sounds, warning indicators, or operational concerns immediately through established reporting procedures.
- Follow all Kenyan traffic regulations, road safety legislation, company transport guidelines, and organizational driving policies without exception.
- Plan efficient travel routes by evaluating road conditions, traffic flow, weather patterns, and travel schedules to minimize delays and optimize fuel efficiency.
- Assist passengers with loading, arranging, securing, and unloading luggage, equipment, or personal belongings while ensuring careful handling.
- Demonstrate exceptional customer service by greeting passengers respectfully, maintaining courteous communication, and responding professionally throughout every journey.
- Maintain confidentiality regarding executive travel, business meetings, guest movements, company discussions, and sensitive operational information.
- Ensure vehicle registration documents, insurance certificates, inspection records, and emergency equipment remain valid, complete, and readily available.
- Respond calmly during emergencies by prioritizing passenger safety, contacting relevant authorities, and providing appropriate first-response assistance where applicable.
- Observe defensive driving principles to minimize risks and protect passengers, pedestrians, company assets, and other road users.
- Support departmental logistics by assisting with transportation planning during conferences, corporate events, official functions, and special assignments.
- Ensure company vehicles are parked securely, protected from unnecessary damage, and safeguarded against theft or misuse.
- Cooperate effectively with supervisors and administrative personnel by communicating transport schedules, vehicle availability, and operational updates promptly.
- Complete additional transport-related responsibilities assigned by the Transport Officer or Administration Manager in support of business continuity and organizational efficiency.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Applicants should possess a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution. A valid Kenyan Driving License appropriate for the assigned vehicle category is mandatory together with a valid Certificate of Good Conduct. Candidates should have a minimum of three years of professional driving experience gained within hospitality, tourism, corporate, government, or related organizations where customer service, punctuality, and safe driving are essential. A Defensive Driving Certificate and First Aid certification will provide an added advantage. The successful candidate should demonstrate excellent knowledge of Kenyan traffic laws, road safety standards, vehicle inspection procedures, preventive maintenance practices, and responsible fuel management. Strong geographical knowledge of Kilifi County, Mombasa, Malindi, and surrounding regions is essential. Applicants must possess excellent communication skills, professional etiquette, integrity, honesty, confidentiality, sound judgment, patience, adaptability, and the ability to remain calm under pressure. Good organizational abilities, accurate record
- keeping skills, route planning capability, time management, attention to detail, and commitment to exceptional customer service are highly valued. Candidates should also be physically fit, dependable, well
- groomed, and capable of working flexible schedules whenever operational requirements demand.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit the following documents: A signed Application Letter. A detailed and up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV). Copies of academic certificates. Copies of professional certificates and relevant driving certifications. A copy of a valid Kenyan Driving Licence. A valid Certificate of Good Conduct. Applications should be submitted by email to hr@beachfrontvipingo.com. Please clearly indicate "Company Driver" in the subject line of your email. Application Deadline: Saturday, 25th July 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage of the recruitment process. Beachfront Vipingo is committed to fair, transparent, and merit-based recruitment and encourages qualified candidates who meet the stated requirements to apply before the closing date.
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