Executive Driver

Turbo Group - Executive Driver

Group Head Office, Gudu, Abuja, with travel as required

Employment Type: Full-time

Department: Administration / Operations

Reports To: Group CEO / Designated Executive / Head of Administration

Work Schedule: As required by executive schedules, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and public holidays when necessary.

Jobn Purpose

• The Executive Driver is responsible for providing safe, reliable, punctual, and professional transportation services to the Group CEO and other designated executives of Turbo Group.
• The role involves ensuring the timely transportation of executives to meetings, official engagements, airports, business locations, and other authorised destinations.
• The Executive Driver is also responsible for maintaining assigned vehicles in excellent operating condition, complying with road traffic regulations, protecting executive safety, and maintaining strict confidentiality regarding the executives' movements, conversations, business activities, and personal information.
• The successful candidate must demonstrate excellent driving skills, discretion, integrity, discipline, situational awareness, and a strong commitment to service excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Executive Transportation:

• Transport the Group CEO and other designated executives to official meetings, appointments, business engagements, airports, and other approved destinations.
• Ensure timely arrival at designated pickup locations and destinations by planning routes and allowing for traffic conditions.
• Confirm daily schedules, pickup times, destinations, and transportation requirements with the designated executive or authorised representative.
• Monitor traffic updates and identify alternative routes to minimise delays.
• Remain available during official engagements when required and ensure prompt pickup at the agreed time.
• Provide courteous, discreet, and professional service at all times.
• Assist with luggage, documents, and other reasonable transportation-related requirements.
• Ensure that the vehicle is appropriately positioned and ready before scheduled executive movements.
• Maintain flexibility when schedules change, subject to reasonable work arrangements and management instructions.
• Undertake other authorised driving assignments for the Group as directed.

Vehicle Maintenance and Management:

• Conduct daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the assigned vehicle.
• Check tyres, brakes, engine oil, coolant, lights, battery condition, windscreen wipers, fuel level, and other essential vehicle components.
• Ensure the vehicle is clean, presentable, comfortable, and suitable for executive transportation.
• Maintain an adequate fuel level based on anticipated travel requirements.
• Monitor vehicle servicing schedules, insurance, roadworthiness documentation, and other applicable statutory requirements.
• Report mechanical faults, warning lights, unusual noises, accidents, and maintenance requirements promptly.
• Maintain accurate records of mileage, fuel consumption, vehicle servicing, repairs, and other authorised vehicle expenses.
• Ensure that vehicle documents are valid and available when required.
• Prevent unauthorised use of the assigned vehicle and ensure that it is parked securely when not in use.
• Coordinate routine maintenance and repairs with the authorised administrative or fleet management representative.
• Never undertake repairs or modifications that require approval without obtaining the appropriate authorisation.

Safety and Security:

• Observe all applicable traffic laws, speed limits, parking regulations, and road safety requirements.
• Practise defensive driving and maintain a safe following distance at all times.
• Ensure that seat belts are used and that the vehicle is safe before commencing each journey.
• Never drive under the influence of alcohol, illicit substances, or any medication that makes driving unsafe.
• Avoid distractions, including handheld mobile phone use, while driving.
• Exercise sound judgment when selecting routes and responding to security concerns or unexpected road conditions.
• Immediately report accidents, security incidents, suspicious activities, or threats affecting executive transportation.
• Follow approved security and emergency procedures when transporting executives.
• Avoid disclosing executive movements, travel schedules, pickup locations, or destinations to unauthorised persons.
• Ensure that the vehicle is locked and secured whenever unattended.

Confidentiality and Professional Conduct:

• Maintain strict confidentiality concerning executive conversations, meetings, telephone calls, documents, business transactions, and personal matters encountered during assignments.
• Never discuss confidential company information with colleagues, friends, family members, or external parties without proper authorisation.
• Refrain from recording, photographing, sharing, or posting information about executive movements or activities without approval.
• Demonstrate honesty, loyalty, discretion, respect, and professional conduct in all interactions.
• Maintain appropriate personal grooming, hygiene, and professional appearance.
• Avoid unnecessary conversations or interruptions when an executive is working, making calls, or holding discussions in the vehicle.
• Never use the executive's name, position, vehicle, or association with the company for personal gain or unauthorised benefits.
• Maintain respectful boundaries while providing courteous service.

Administrative and Reporting Responsibilities:

• Maintain a daily movement log showing dates, destinations, departure and arrival times, mileage, and authorised assignments.

• Submit fuel receipts, toll receipts, parking receipts, and other approved expense records in accordance with company procedures.

• Report vehicle defects, maintenance needs, and safety concerns to the designated supervisor.

• Communicate promptly regarding delays, route changes, traffic disruptions, and any circumstances that may affect scheduled transportation.

• Ensure that all vehicle-related expenditure is properly documented and supported by relevant receipts.

• Comply with company policies on attendance, leave, vehicle use, expense claims, security, and workplace conduct.

• Obtain approval before undertaking non-routine journeys, purchasing vehicle-related items, or incurring expenses outside approved limits.

• Perform other reasonable duties related to executive transportation and vehicle management as assigned by Management.

• Qualifications & Experience

Minimum Requirements:

• Senior Secondary School Certificate or equivalent qualification.
• Valid Nigerian driver's licence appropriate for the assigned vehicle.
• Minimum of five years' professional driving experience, preferably with senior executives, corporate organisations, or high-profile individuals.
• Demonstrable knowledge of Abuja roads, major business districts, airports, and alternative routes.
• Good knowledge of traffic regulations, defensive driving, and basic vehicle maintenance.
• Ability to read, write, communicate clearly, and maintain accurate records.

Additional Advantages:

• Defensive driving or advanced driving certification.

• Basic first-aid training.

• Experience driving executive or luxury vehicles.

• Familiarity with GPS navigation and traffic monitoring applications.

• Experience with vehicle inspection checklists and fleet management procedures.

• Required Competencies

The successful candidate must demonstrate:

• Excellent driving and route-planning skills.
• Strong punctuality and time management.
• High integrity and trustworthiness.
• Confidentiality and discretion.
• Professional appearance and courteous conduct.
• Calmness under pressure and sound judgment.
• Attention to detail.
• Good communication and reporting skills.
• Basic vehicle maintenance knowledge.
• Flexibility and reliability.
• Strong safety awareness.
• Respect for authority, company procedures, and professional boundaries.

Working Conditions:

• The position may require flexible working hours depending on executive schedules and official assignments.
• The role may involve travel within and outside Abuja as authorised by Management.