Driver and Stand Builder

Salary: Market related

Location: Johannesburg

Job type: Permanent

Industry: Media / Journalism

Reference Number: CWR.DSB.IM

COMPANY DESCRIPTION:

Our client is South Africa's leading multi-media trade and technical magazine publishers and exhibition organisers focused on the Mining, Plumbing, HEVCAR and Construction industries and they are looking for a Driver and Stand Builder to join their team as soon as possible.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Driver of the MTE truck and company vehicle; build up & break down of the MTE Exhibitions,; maintenance and cleaning of all Exhibition equipment

• Build up and break down all exhibitions safely and efficiently using checklists
• Drive the truck and company vehicle to and from any exhibition safely and efficiently and obey all traffic rules
• Maintain equipment and keep equipment clean
• Administration

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Build Up & Break Down of Exhibitions:

• Accompany MTE on all Exhibitions during the year
• Efficiently build up and break down of exhibition stands and tents
• Check that all work is correct, neat and on time
• Be on site for the duration of the exhibitions and sort out any technical problems with MTEs equipment
• Assist the team at the exhibitions as required according to expo day job descriptions
• Ensure the venue is clean when leaving
• Follow all required checklists

Maintenance of all Exhibition Equipment

• Immediately report missing, broken or faulty equipment timeously
• Ensure that all exhibition equipment is maintained & cleaned at all times
• Assist with a regular inventory to ensure equipment is accounted for
• Follow all required checklists

Driver for Mining & Technical Exhibitions

• Drive the MTE trucks with the exhibition equipment safely to and from the Exhibitions
• Responsible for the cleanliness and well-being of the truck used
• Report any concerns should the truck not be performing or damaged
• Report any accident or damage to manager and SAPS on same day
• Equip himself with the legal required license to drive the truck and comply with AARTO legislation
• Ensure compliance with all legal requirements relating to the truck, i.e. current license disc, etc.
• Checking the truck is roadworthy every time it is being used
• Ensure regular servicing of truck
• Pay all AARTO and other fines received for traffic infringements
• Follow all required checklists

Driver for Media Company

• Drive the company vehicle (Ford Bantam) safely to required destinations
• Collect and deliver post, material and magazines as directed for the publishing division
• Responsible for the cleanliness and well-being of the vehicle used
• Report any accident or damage to manager and SAPS on same day
• Report any concerns should the Ford not be performing or damaged
• Equip himself with the legal required license to drive the company vehicle and comply with AARTO legislation
• Ensure compliance with all legal requirements relating to the vehicle i.e. current license disc, etc.
• To check the vehicle is roadworthy every time it is being used
• Ensure regular service of the vehicle
• Pay all AARTO and other fines received for traffic infringements
• Follow all required checklists

General & Administrative Requirements

• Keep own skills and knowledge up to date, especially in respect of subjects that are directly relevant to the job, i.e. routes, traffic, and legislative requirements in respect of driving a truck and vehicle.
• Undertake any training required.
• Ensure all logbooks and expenses are submitted monthly.
• Assist with training others as required by management.
• Comply with company dress code and maintain a smart, business-like appearance at all times.
• Comply with and use all company systems, procedures and policies.
• Present a supportive, positive and enthusiastic attitude towards the job, the company and your colleagues at all times.
• Actively promote the benefits of the company and its media and events and ensure that company policies and procedures are adhered to at all times.
• Comply with all health and safety requirements and legislation.
• Report any work related accident on day of occurrence
• Perform any other reasonable job-related task as requested by management.
• Supply reports and information as required by management.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Matric
• Relevant tertiary qualifications will be highly advantageous

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Min 2 - 3 years experience in a similar position
• Valid, unendorsed drivers license (Minimum Code C1)
• Excellent driving skills
• General knowledge of SA/SADC roads and directions
• Experience with build-up & break down of exhibition stands and tents
• Communication
• Contributing to team success
• Initiating Action
• Managing Work
• Planning & Organising
• Quality Orientation
• Technical/Professional Knowledge & Skills

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2. We may contact you when suitable opportunities arise.
3. The information you have provided to us is true, correct and up to date.

We endeavour to reply to each and every application, however, should you not hear back from us within 14 days please consider your application unsuccessful.