{"id":100560,"date":"2026-07-10T19:59:42","date_gmt":"2026-07-10T19:59:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/uncategorized\/driver-mechanic\/"},"modified":"2026-07-10T19:59:42","modified_gmt":"2026-07-10T19:59:42","slug":"driver-mechanic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/jobs\/nairobi\/driver-mechanic\/","title":{"rendered":"Driver Mechanic"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\", \"@type\": \"JobPosting\", \"title\": \"Driver Mechanic\", \"description\": \"Job Purpose\\nThe Driver Mechanic is responsible for the safe transportation and delivery of products to customers while ensuring that assigned vehicles remain in excellent mechanical condition through routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and minor repairs. The role combines professional driving with practical mechanical expertise to minimize vehicle downtime and ensure timely deliveries.\\nJob description\\nDriving & Distribution\\nSafely operate company trucks in compliance with Kenyan traffic laws and company policies.\\nDeliver products accurately and on schedule to customers within assigned routes.\\nVerify delivery quantities against invoices and delivery notes.\\nObtain customer acknowledgements and return signed delivery documents.\\nEnsure proper loading and securing of products to prevent damage.\\nConduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.\\nReport accidents, incidents, or traffic violations immediately.\\nMaintain high standards of customer service while representing MobileMart.\\nVehicle Maintenance & Mechanical Duties\\nPerform daily vehicle inspections before departure.\\nDiagnose and repair minor mechanical faults.\\nCarry out preventive maintenance including:\\nOil checks\\nCoolant checks\\nBrake inspection\\nTyre inspection\\nBattery maintenance\\nBelt adjustments\\nReplace worn-out components where authorized.\\nCoordinate major repairs with approved garages.\\nMaintain accurate maintenance records.\\nMonitor vehicle service schedules and mileage.\\nReport major mechanical issues before they result in breakdowns.\\nFleet Care\\nMaintain cleanliness of assigned vehicle.\\nEnsure all statutory requirements are current including:\\nInsurance\\nInspection certificates\\nRoad licence\\nFire extinguisher\\nReflective triangles\\nFirst aid kit\\nMonitor fuel consumption and report abnormalities.\\nPromote economical driving to reduce fuel costs.\\nCompliance & Safety\\nAdhere to all company safety procedures.\\nEnsure compliance with occupational safety requirements.\\nNever operate a vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs.\\nObserve transport standards.\\nMaintain confidentiality of company information.\\nDocumentation\\nComplete daily vehicle inspection checklists.\\nMaintain mileage logs.\\nSubmit fuel receipts and accountability reports.\\nRecord repairs and maintenance undertaken.\\nSubmit incident reports where necessary.\\nRequirements\\nEducation\\nKCSE Certificate or equivalent.\\nProfessional Qualifications\\nValid Kenyan Driving Licence\u00a0Class BCE\u00a0Mandatory.\\nValid Certificate of Good Conduct.\\nDefensive Driving Certificate Added Advantage.\\nAutomotive Mechanics Certification Grade III\/II\/I, Artisan Certificate, Diploma, or equivalent is highly desirable.\\nExperience\\nMinimum\u00a05\u00a0years' professional driving experience.\\nApplicants should preferably be\u00a040 years of age and above.\\nProven experience driving medium and heavy commercial vehicles.\\nDemonstrated experience performing vehicle maintenance and minor mechanical repairs.\\nExperience in FMCG or beverage distribution is highly preferred\", \"datePosted\": \"2026-07-09\", \"hiringOrganization\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"Reeds Africa Consult\"}, \"jobLocation\": {\"@type\": \"Place\", \"address\": {\"@type\": \"PostalAddress\", \"addressLocality\": \"Nairobi\", \"addressCountry\": \"KE\"}}, \"directApply\": true, \"validThrough\": \"2026-08-09T23:59:59\", \"employmentType\": \"FULL_TIME\"}<\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>Company:<\/strong> Reeds Africa Consult<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Nairobi<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Type:<\/strong> Full Time<\/p>\n<p><strong>Apply Before:<\/strong> 2026-08-09<\/p>\n<h3>Job Description<\/h3>\n<p>Job Purpose<br \/>The Driver Mechanic is responsible for the safe transportation and delivery of products to customers while ensuring that assigned vehicles remain in excellent mechanical condition through routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and minor repairs. The role combines professional driving with practical mechanical expertise to minimize vehicle downtime and ensure timely deliveries.<br \/>Job description<br \/>Driving &#038; Distribution<br \/>Safely operate company trucks in compliance with Kenyan traffic laws and company policies.<br \/>Deliver products accurately and on schedule to customers within assigned routes.<br \/>Verify delivery quantities against invoices and delivery notes.<br \/>Obtain customer acknowledgements and return signed delivery documents.<br \/>Ensure proper loading and securing of products to prevent damage.<br \/>Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.<br \/>Report accidents, incidents, or traffic violations immediately.<br \/>Maintain high standards of customer service while representing MobileMart.<br \/>Vehicle Maintenance &#038; Mechanical Duties<br \/>Perform daily vehicle inspections before departure.<br \/>Diagnose and repair minor mechanical faults.<br \/>Carry out preventive maintenance including:<br \/>Oil checks<br \/>Coolant checks<br \/>Brake inspection<br \/>Tyre inspection<br \/>Battery maintenance<br \/>Belt adjustments<br \/>Replace worn-out components where authorized.<br \/>Coordinate major repairs with approved garages.<br \/>Maintain accurate maintenance records.<br \/>Monitor vehicle service schedules and mileage.<br \/>Report major mechanical issues before they result in breakdowns.<br \/>Fleet Care<br \/>Maintain cleanliness of assigned vehicle.<br \/>Ensure all statutory requirements are current including:<br \/>Insurance<br \/>Inspection certificates<br \/>Road licence<br \/>Fire extinguisher<br \/>Reflective triangles<br \/>First aid kit<br \/>Monitor fuel consumption and report abnormalities.<br \/>Promote economical driving to reduce fuel costs.<br \/>Compliance &#038; Safety<br \/>Adhere to all company safety procedures.<br \/>Ensure compliance with occupational safety requirements.<br \/>Never operate a vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs.<br \/>Observe transport standards.<br \/>Maintain confidentiality of company information.<br \/>Documentation<br \/>Complete daily vehicle inspection checklists.<br \/>Maintain mileage logs.<br \/>Submit fuel receipts and accountability reports.<br \/>Record repairs and maintenance undertaken.<br \/>Submit incident reports where necessary.<br \/>Requirements<br \/>Education<br \/>KCSE Certificate or equivalent.<br \/>Professional Qualifications<br \/>Valid Kenyan Driving Licence\u00a0Class BCE\u00a0Mandatory.<br \/>Valid Certificate of Good Conduct.<br \/>Defensive Driving Certificate Added Advantage.<br \/>Automotive Mechanics Certification Grade III\/II\/I, Artisan Certificate, Diploma, or equivalent is highly desirable.<br \/>Experience<br \/>Minimum\u00a05\u00a0years&#8217; professional driving experience.<br \/>Applicants should preferably be\u00a040 years of age and above.<br \/>Proven experience driving medium and heavy commercial vehicles.<br \/>Demonstrated experience performing vehicle maintenance and minor mechanical repairs.<br \/>Experience in FMCG or beverage distribution is highly preferred<\/p>\n<h3>How to Apply<\/h3>\n<p>Interested and qualified? Go to Reeds Africa Consult on reedsafricaconsult.com to apply<br \/>Build your CV for free. Download in different templates.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myjobmag.co.ke\/apply-now\/1273847\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:10px 20px;background:#2271b1;color:#fff;text-decoration:none;border-radius:4px;\">Apply Now<\/a><\/p>\n<p><small>Source: MyJobMag<\/small><\/p>\n<p><!-- job-expiry: 2026-08-09 --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Company: Reeds Africa Consult Location: Nairobi Job Type: Full Time Apply Before: 2026-08-09 Job Description Job PurposeThe Driver Mechanic is responsible for the safe transportation and delivery of products to customers while ensuring that assigned vehicles remain in excellent mechanical condition through routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and minor repairs. 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