The British High Commission (BHC) in Malta is part of a world-wide network, representing the United Kingdom’s (UK) political, economic and consular interests overseas.

Currently the High Commission seeks a Driver/Messenger for a part-time (25-hour week) contract to provide Messenger and Driver services to the British High Commission, specifically delivering mail by hand, purchasing items on behalf of Corporate Services and driving the High Commissioner or British High Commission staff for official meetings and engagements.

Main duties and Responsibilities

Messenger/Support Services:

• Delivering mail as required by hand
• Postal services eg: registered mail
• Liaising with Government Departments as necessary to process relevant documentation eg: Transport Malta
• Payment of bills/invoices
• Make purchases on behalf of Corporate Services for use by the BHC, using the appropriate payment mechanism
• Ad-hoc duties as requested by the Corporate Services Manager (CSM)

Driver:

• Drive High Commissioner, Deputy and BHC Staff to official meetings/engagements as requested by Travel Booking Officer, ensuring that the correct protocol and safety guidelines are adhered to (training will be provided)
• Maintain the cleanliness of vehicles
• Ensure that all vehicles are maintained as necessary
• Ensure that vehicles are adequately fuelled
• Record all journeys and provide records to CSM on a monthly basis

Essential qualifications, skills and experience

• Clean current valid driving license (manual)
• Ideally previous experience as a driver
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to build effective working relationships

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience

• IT skills would be deemed an advantage
• Driving knowledge of local laws and regulations

Required competencies

• Seeing the Big Picture
• Collaborating and Partnering
• Delivering Value for Money
• Managing a Quality Service