EcoSafi is a venture backed renewable energy clean cooking company delivering a better, more affordable, and sustainable way to cook. Our locally made, renewable pellets are the hottest, fastest, and lowest cost source of cooking fuel, delivering the experience of LPG at less than the price of charcoal. Our mission is to bring happiness to our customers’ kitchens, saving them money while helping protect our environment and make an impact on climate change.
As a Kenyan-based company with Silicon Valley in our DNA, we’re using the latest tools to automate our customer experience, from mobile cloud CRM to an all electric delivery fleet. Cooking is all too often the number one source of CO2 emissions per family, and our ambition is as simple as it is bold: take trees off the dinner menu in Africa.
We are looking for a self-starting, motivated, and dynamic individual to fill the position of Driver, reporting to the Operations & Logistics Coordinator. This role will take on a wide variety of duties, from executing specific tasks to supervising the development of processes.
This is a chance to be part of a high growth company transforming how we cook for the better, while making a real and lasting positive impact . You must enjoy and thrive working in a fast paced, evolving environment, be willing and able to adapt quickly to changing circumstances, and have a proven track record of working with a diverse group of coworkers.
This is a chance to be part of a company that is transforming, shaping and changing how we cook in our kitchens, while making a real and lasting positive impact on the environment and climate.
Responsibilities
- Report to the duty station on time and inspect the vehicle to ensure it is in a roadworthy condition
- Review the assigned orders in the system or as instructed by the supervisor
- Load the vehicle with adequate fuel pellets, cookers, stands and any other necessary items needed by customers
- Discuss the route plan and delivery priorities with the direct Supervisor
- Identify opportunities or vulnerabilities in how we operate and escalate to management. Implement plans by management to mitigate operational risks
- Participate in end-user-testing of applications and any other form of required training
- Ensure the sales teams have the operational support they need to excel at their work
- Collect & swap faulty cookers and update the serial numbers in the system
- Troubleshoot and fix easy to resolve product issues when requested by customers
- Update completed deliveries on the system
- Escalate payment delays to the direct Supervisor
- Escalate any quality issues on the vehicle that might need repair
- Report and book for scheduled maintenance when mileage threshold has been exceeded
- Ensure that the vehicle is clean and presentable at all times
- Escalate when any compliance issues arise or when documents are about to expire
- Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time
Knowledge and Experience
- A valid PSV driving license with category B, C and D
- KCSE certificate
- Operational and logistics experience
- Last mile delivery experience with a focus on customer service
- Ability to learn how to use basic mobile phone applications
Skills and Attributes
- Strong ability to use initiative, prioritize, multi-task, and work well under pressure to meet deadlines
- Self-directed and self-motivated personality
- A friendly and collaborative attitude
- Clear reasoning that demonstrates good judgment and problem-solving abilities
- Outstanding organizational skills
- Proven track record of working with cross-functional teams
EcoSafi is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, gender identity, colour, religion, nationality, physical disability, medical condition, marital status, age, ethnicity, or any other status protected under the laws of Kenya.
Due to the heavy number of applications, only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.
