Short & Long-Haul Driver (Homabay)

About the role

Victory Farms is seeking a reliable Short‑Haul and Long‑Haul Driver to transport fresh fish, inputs and other goods between its logistics centres across Kenya. The role requires maintaining cold‑chain integrity and ensuring timely, safe deliveries.

Key responsibilities

• Transport perishable and non‑perishable goods using company vehicles, ensuring cold‑chain standards are met.
• Conduct daily pre‑trip and post‑trip inspections, report any faults, and follow maintenance schedules.
• Plan and adjust routes with approved navigation tools (e.g., Google Maps) to avoid delays.
• Load and unload cargo safely, following proper handling procedures.
• Complete delivery documentation, including trip logs, fuel records and inspection reports.
• Communicate trip progress, delays or incidents to logistics and dispatch teams.
• Adhere to all traffic laws, NTSA regulations, company policies and safety procedures.
• Provide assistance during breakdowns or accidents and support emergency response when needed.

Required profile

• Minimum high school diploma; higher qualification is an advantage.
• Valid Kenyan driving licence – Class CE for long‑haul, Class C for short‑haul.
• At least 3 years of commercial driving experience with a clean record.
• Strong knowledge of Kenyan road networks and NTSA regulations.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.

Required skills

• Proficiency with navigation tools such as Google Maps.
• Basic mechanical knowledge for minor troubleshooting.