Job Location: Obafemi Owode, Ogun State
Accommodation: Provided
We are seeking a reliable, experienced, and hardworking Farm Driver / Field Supervisor who will be responsible for delivering harvested peppers to customers and designated locations while also supporting daily farm operations in a supervisory capacity when there are no deliveries.
The ideal candidate must be a skilled driver, physically fit, responsible, and capable of supervising farmworkers to ensure efficient daily operations.
Driving and Delivery Operations
- Transport harvested peppers safely and promptly to customers, markets, and designated delivery locations.
- Ensure proper loading, handling, and unloading of peppers to prevent damage during transportation.
- Maintain accurate delivery records and obtain confirmation of deliveries.
- Conduct routine vehicle inspections and ensure vehicles are properly maintained.
- Report mechanical faults and ensure compliance with road safety regulations.
Farm Supervision and Operations
- Supervise farmworkers and monitor daily activities when not assigned to delivery duties.
- Assist farm management in coordinating planting, weeding, irrigation, harvesting, and other farm operations.
- Monitor workers\' attendance, productivity, and compliance with instructions.
- Ensure assigned farm activities are completed efficiently and on schedule.
- Report operational challenges, crop issues, and workforce concerns to farm management.
- Support the enforcement of farm safety, hygiene, and biosecurity procedures.
Requirements and Qualifications
- Must possess a valid Nigerian driver\'s licence.
- Minimum of 3 years of professional driving experience, preferably involving agricultural produce or commercial deliveries.
- Good knowledge of road networks within Ogun State, Lagos, and surrounding areas.
- Previous experience in farming, agricultural operations, or workforce supervision is an added advantage.
- Ability to supervise and coordinate farmworkers effectively.
- Must be physically fit and willing to participate in farm activities when necessary.
- Must be honest, disciplined, punctual, and hardworking.
- Basic recordkeeping and communication skills.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and follow management instructions.
- Accommodation provided.
- Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
- Stable, full-time employment.
- Opportunity to develop agricultural operations and supervisory experience.
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their CV, details of their driving experience, and a copy of their valid driver\'s licence.
Note: This is a dual-role position. The successful candidate must be willing to carry out both driving/delivery duties and farm supervisory responsibilities as required by management.