Our Requirement:
Title: Driver (Yard Supervisor)
Duty Location: Brunssum, The Netherlands
Local Wage rate: Grade 5
Requirement filling date: 1 January 2027 or as soon as possible after
Closing date for applicants: 13 September 2026
Our Organization:
Joint Force Command Brunssum (JFCBS) provides a Joint headquarters to plan, prepare and conduct operations to support NATO’s core tasks, at the Joint Operational level, as directed by Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR). The Management Directorate (MGT) directs the HQ staffing, workflow and protocol activities, internal security, identifies innovation, efficiency & transformational measures to organisational and procedural issues being responsible for internal control and business continuity, ensures information management and data protection and provides essential support services and facilities management. The Base Support Group (BSG) is accountable for the execution of the Host Nation (HN) Support Agreement (HNSA), Garrison Support Agreement (GSA) and HN Liaison in line with Base Support Concept. The Base Support Management Branch (BSM) provides internal base management and administrative services for HQ personnel and supported elements. The Transportation Section (TP) is responsible for the provision of road transportation services for personnel travelling on official duty utilising either a NATO common funded vehicle or other commercially sourced service. Additional responsibilities include planning and arranging Very Very Important Persons (VVIP) and conference transportation. TP also maintains all operational transhipment/warehouse and service transport assets. The incumbent is responsible for performing driving duties (in particular coaches) and for assisting the Section Head (Transportation).
The duties of a Driver (Yard Supervisor) are to:
ØPerform driving duties of all types of vehicles especially coach and passenger transport tasks.
ØPerform all before use, during use and after use vehicle checks in accordance with current manufacturers maintenance schedules or local orders.
ØUpdate the vehicle fleet database.
ØMaintain the vehicle running records.
ØReport on vehicle malfunctions and defects.
ØExecute 1st Line maintenance and checking of vehicles, for safety and road worthiness, as per standing orders.
ØInitiate of fault reporting of vehicles and delivering/collecting them to/from the authorised repairer.
ØEnsure cleanliness of vehicles prior, during and after task.
ØEnsure vehicle husbandry and general upkeep and cleanliness of vehicle compound.
ØProvide the LWR Monthly Time Cards.
Required qualifications are:
üGood English language skills, both oral and written.
üGood Dutch language skills, both oral and written.
üMinimum 2 years’ professional experience as a driver and in particular conveying passengers within coaches/buses.
üValid driver's license and experience driving of all types of vehicles B, BE, C, CE, D1, D, DE.
üProficient in the use of the Microsoft Office Tool suite and collaborative IT software.
Desirable qualifications are:
üProficient in maintaining a fleet management database system to ensure accountability (status) of vehicles and staff.
üExperience working within a military environment and multinational environment.
üForklift truck certification.
üDangerous Goods (DG) license (ADR) or DG awareness training.
üKnowledge of workplace health and safety requirements including Petroleum, Oils and Lubricants (POL).
üBasic German language skills.
The successful candidate possesses following competencies:
üGood communication skills both oral and written;
üGood level of interpersonal skills including tact and diplomacy;
üGood organizational and planning skills;
üAdaptable, flexible – may be required to work outside normal duty hours;
üAble to work under pressure;
Please note that this is a full-time Local Wage Rate (LWR) position, 38 working hours per week. This position follows the terms and conditions of the employment contract regulations for Local Staff employed at the Allied Joint Force Command Headquarters Brunssum in accordance with the LWR Regulations.
The gross monthly starting salary is EUR 3.169,99; maximum gross monthly salary in this grade is EUR 3.996,83. Salary is subject to taxes.
In addition to the salary there is a monthly accrual of Holiday Allowance (8% of the monthly gross salary) to be paid in May, a monthly accrual of Year End Payment (8.33 % of monthly gross salary) to be paid in November, and participation in a pension plan (currently ABP).
An employee appointed for 38 working hours per week will be entitled to 184 hours holiday per calendar year. This entitlement will be increased based on the age of the employee.
Please note that this position is open for nationals of all NATO member countries however please check via: https://ind.nl/en/workif a work permit is required.
The selected candidates will be offered a 2-year definite duration contract including a 2-months probationary period. This contract may be followed by a contract of indefinite duration. The successfully selected candidate requires a NATO security clearance before an employment offer is released.
Due date for receipt of applications: Sunday, 13 September 2026, 23:59.
Candidates must apply electronically in NATO Talent Acquisition Program through following link:
https://nato.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en
In NTAP select Job Search - Search Criteria - Organization, select Joint Force Command Brunssum - click Search for Jobs and select Driver (Yard Super – Local Wage Rate.
Please be aware that a Selection Board will only assess the information provided in the job submission form including the answers to the pre-screening questions. Attachments are supporting documents and should not be referred to in the application form.