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Distribution Driver
About this role
Distribution Driver role based in Lagos (Ijora) for applicants with solid driving experience and a valid Nigerian driver’s licence. The job involves vehicle checks, stock verification, route planning, delivering to authorised points, securing proof of delivery, maintaining logs, and providing courteous service. It is suitable for candidates familiar with Lagos routes and able to work early starts and occasional weekends.
What you would do
- Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections, report defects and keep the vehicle clean, secure and roadworthy.
- Verify stock against authorised waybills or manifests before departure and safeguard products from loss or damage.
- Plan efficient routes, meet delivery windows and deliver only to authorised customers or receiving points.
- Secure complete proof of delivery, including names, signatures, stamps, times, quantities and any exceptions.
- Maintain accurate logs for trips, mileage, fuel, tolls, delays and incidents; return documents and goods as required.
- Provide courteous customer service and assist with safe loading/unloading and approved marketing activations when needed.
What they are asking for
- Minimum SSCE or equivalent; ability to read delivery documents, write notes and use a smartphone.
- Valid Nigerian driver’s licence for the assigned vehicle; Lagos professional-driver certification where applicable.
- 3–5 years’ professional driving experience, preferably in FMCG, logistics, distribution or related operation.
- Excellent knowledge of Lagos Mainland and Island routes, major markets, industrial areas and congestion alternatives.
- Practical experience with waybills, invoices, PODs, trip logs, vehicle checks, GPS and Google Maps.
- Safety-conscious, punctual, calm under pressure and disciplined about traffic and company rules; high integrity and responsible driving record; able to assist with loading/unloading and willing to work early starts, late returns and occasional weekends.
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