About the Role
Bemil Nigeria Limited, a premier security and value-protection company operating since 1978, is seeking a dedicated and experienced Polo Horse Truck Driver. In this specialized role, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient transportation of polo horses, equipment, and related materials to events, training grounds, and veterinary facilities. You will play a crucial part in ensuring the comfort and well-being of the animals while maintaining our high standards of professional transport and vehicle upkeep across Nigeria.
Key Responsibilities- Safely operate the polo horse truck for transporting horses to polo events, training grounds, and veterinary facilities.
- Ensure the safe loading, monitoring, and unloading of horses in collaboration with stable personnel and handlers.
- Monitor the physical condition and comfort of horses during transit, reporting any distress or unusual behavior immediately.
- Conduct thorough pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections, checking tyres, brakes, fluids, and lights.
- Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards within the horse truck compartment at all times.
- Keep accurate logs of all trips, fuel consumption, and routine vehicle maintenance activities.
- Adhere strictly to Nigerian traffic laws, road safety standards, and company driving policies.
- Plan optimal travel routes to guarantee timely and secure arrivals.
- Report any mechanical faults, accidents, or maintenance needs promptly to management.
- Ensure all vehicle documents, including driver licence, insurance, and roadworthiness certificates, remain valid.
- Minimum of SSCE or equivalent educational qualification.
- Valid professional driver licence with a clean driving record and extensive experience driving heavy-duty or specialized trucks.
- Demonstrated experience or familiarity with handling and transporting livestock or horses is strongly preferred.
- Good knowledge of major Nigerian routes, traffic regulations, and road safety protocols.
- Strong communication, observational, and problem-solving skills.
- High level of reliability, professionalism, and responsibility.
- Competitive salary package commensurate with experience.
- Opportunities for professional development within a reputable indigenous organization.
- Health insurance and other corporate welfare benefits.