Driver - Light Vehicles

GAL; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Abu Dhabi is seeking a driver to transport goods and operate various vehicles. Responsibilities include ensuring the safety and security of cargo, adhering to UAE traffic laws, and maintaining all required vehicle documentation. The ideal candidate must hold a valid UAE driver's license, have a high school education, and possess at least three years of relevant driving experience. This role requires efficient communication, attention to detail, and a commitment to operational success.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience driving light/heavy vehicles.
• Thorough knowledge of UAE traffic laws.

Responsibilities

• Operate all wheel vehicles over varied terrain.
• Manage load, unload, and safety of cargo.
• Perform Aircraft Spare pick-ups and deliveries.
• Maintain assigned vehicle in accordance with guidelines.
• Keep records of vehicle use, gas consumption, and maintenance.

Skills

Excellent driving skills

Knowledge of UAE traffic laws

Education

High School Passed

Heavy vehicle driving license

UAE Driver's License

Job description

Job Summary

Load and unload aircraft parts, industrial tools, pallets, crates, and boxes utilizing various forms of forklifts and hand trucks (pallet jacks, electric pallet jacks). Drive and transport various goods to and from the facility. Ensure all loads are secured properly prior transportation. Complete all tasks assigned most efficiently and within a timely manner. Assists Logistics Transportation Supervisor, Team Lead, and Manager in all transportation related activities to successfully support Logistics mission requirements. Responsible for transportation oversight of all parts, equipment, tooling and hazardous materials, ensuring item gate pass are accompanied for the movement of all items. Ensure all items are transported in a safe and secured condition; item accountability is traceable; documentation and handling of item is in accordance with procedures, movement reports, as required. Ensures that vehicles have full tank of Gas at end of each day. May make minor repairs, such as fixing punctures, cleaning spark plugs or other related repairs.

Responsibilities

1. Operate all wheel vehicles and equipment over a varied terrain and roadways.
2. Executes operator transactions in compliance with UAE law(s), directives, technical manuals, standing operating procedures, safety procedures, and quality policies.
3. Familiar with and utilizes the vehicle maintenance owner’s manual.
4. Responsible to the Logistics Transportation Supervisor for all logistical matters pertaining to safe and effective vehicle operation.
5. Manage load, unload, and safety of cargo being transported.
6. Damage inspection of materials before and after transportation
7. Helps operationally maintain all rolling stock as assigned.
8. Reports any and all things deemed critical information requirements to the Supervisor.
9. Transport employees and assist them as required.
10. Perform Aircraft Spare pick-ups from ports and deliveries as required.
11. Fulfil special requests by picking up and delivering items as directed and running errands.
12. Responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle, check oil, water, battery, brakes, tires, etc., perform minor repairs and arrange for other repairs, and ensure that the vehicle is kept clean.
13. Keep records of use of vehicle, daily kilometre age, gas consumption, oil changes, greasing, and tests performance of vehicle accessories, such as lights, horn, and other services.
14. Ensure that the steps required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accident.
15. Ability to initial check Documents with items collected/ delivered.
16. Ensure maintaining all required passes before dispatch to assigned premises.
17. Ensures all aspects of an efficient vehicle fleet are maintained in support of the vehicle maintenance supervisor and ASD as a whole.
18. Continually reports issues, and any adverse actions that could hinder successful operations.
19. Maintain confidence by keeping information strictly confidential.
20. Knowledge of public safety, and security operations, rules, regulations, precautions, prevention, and the protection of people, data, and property.

Nationality

No Restriction

Qualification

Minimum Qualification:
High School Passed-G0Heavy vehicle driving license
UAE Driver's License and excellent driving skills.

Experience

Minimum of 3 Years Experience in driving light / heavy vehicles
Thorough knowledge of UAE traffic laws.