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Department: Fisheries Department

Post title: Senior Driver

Salary band: B2

Reporting to: Secretary of State – Fisheries and Blue Economy Department

Job Description

General Purpose

The Senior Driver will provide dedicated, punctual, and reliable transportation services to the Secretary of State for Fisheries and the Blue Economy Department, for all official duties, including meetings, site visits, ceremonies, airport transfers, and other official functions, both during and outside normal working hours.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Senior Driver will be responsible for:

1. Providing dedicated and timely transportation to the Secretary of State for all official duties.
2. Ensuring availability for official assignments beyond normal working hours, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays, as required.
3. Maintaining strict confidentiality and professionalism in the execution of duties.
4. Ensuring the official vehicle is kept clean, roadworthy, and properly maintained at all times.
5. Planning routes and schedules to ensure punctuality for meetings, events, and official functions.
6. Assisting with logistical support related to official movements and transport arrangements.
7. Keeping proper records of vehicle usage, fuel consumption, servicing, and maintenance.
8. Ensuring compliance with road safety regulations and government transport policies.
9. Providing support for airport transfers, protocol duties, and official delegations when required.
10. Remaining on standby for urgent or unforeseen official assignments.
11. Performing any other related duties as may be assigned by the Secretary of State or the Ministry.

Benefits

Salary Band: As per scheme of service

Job Requirement

 Recognised qualifications and requirements for the post

Minimum Entry Criteria

• Valid Class 2 Driving Licence.
• Minimum of five (5) years of accident-free driving experience.
• Fluency in spoken and written English, French, and Creole.
• Basic knowledge of vehicle mechanics and essential vehicle maintenance.

How To Apply

Interested candidate(s) are requested to Sign-up or login to apply now or are requested to collect an application form at the reception desk of the Ministry of Fisheries, Agriculture and Blue Economy, Maison Collet, 2^nd Floor, Palm Street.

Duly completed application form, CV’s and references should be addressed and posted to:

Principal Secretary, Fisheries Department, or e-mail to [email protected]  and copy [email protected]

The deadline for submission of application is Friday 4th September 2026 at 4pm.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview process.

Note:

In order to increase your chances of a successful selection, kindly ensure that your application is complete and that all relevant information such as your qualifications have been provided with your application.   Otherwise, the Employer reserves the right not to consider your application for selection.