Heavy Goods Vehicle / Distribution Truck Driver

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Operates company or contracted delivery vehicles to transport products safely between factories, warehouses, retail outlets, distributors, and customers.
Safeguards cargo integrity during transit by preventing theft, contamination, weather exposure, and transit damage while maintaining compliance with transport regulations.

Perform structured pre departure vehicle inspections covering tyres, lights, mirrors, brakes, leaks, windscreens, horns, fluid levels, and overall roadworthiness.
Report safety defects before operating vehicles and communicate breakdowns promptly without attempting unauthorized repairs.
Check delivery manifests, invoices, and transfer paperwork against cargo to ensure accurate loading and appropriate load securing.
Drive defensively in compliance with road traffic laws, company speed limits, and vehicle weight restrictions.
Follow company safety rules prohibiting substance impairment and restricting mobile phone use and driver fatigue.
Verify product handovers at customer or depot locations and collect authorized signatures or proof of delivery.
Record vehicle mileage, fuel, departure and arrival times, deliveries, and transit incidents in trip logs.
Protect products from theft, contamination, rain, excessive heat, and avoidable handling damage during transit.
Maintain clean vehicle cabin and cargo compartments.

Degree, Diploma, Certificate, vocational training, Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE), or Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE)
Valid driving licence for the appropriate vehicle class satisfying all legal operational requirements for heavy goods or distribution vehicles
Defensive driving certification is an added advantage

No prior work experience required.
Valid legal driving competence for the assigned vehicle category is mandatory.
Comprehensive onboarding training is provided covering routes, product handling, defensive driving, manifest control, fuel procedures, accident response, customer conduct, and vehicle checks.

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