Driver - Maritime Logistics

Wilhelmsen; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global maritime logistics company is seeking a Driver to join their team in Dubai. The role involves driving a truck, delivering cargo to various ports, and carrying out customs documentation. Applicants should have secondary school education, a valid driving license, and be familiar with port operations. The position requires good English skills and the ability to work independently, with day/night shifts on a rotational basis.

Qualifications

• Valid Driving License according to local regulations.
• Updated dangerous goods certificate as per local requirements.
• Good English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive 3x ton capacity truck.
• Deliver cargo to various ports in UAE.
• Assist with cargo loading/unloading at collection/delivery points.
• Participate in risk assessment processes.

Skills

Driving experience

Familiar with port operations

Command of English

Ability to work independently

Education

Secondary school education

Tools

Driving License

Dangerous goods certificate

Job description

Join our global team for a career filled with opportunities to solve challenges both small and large, local and global, simple and complex.

We are looking for a Driver for our Maritime Logistics in Dubai, to join our company.

In Wilhelmsen Port Services, we provide our customers with peace of mind while we handle their cargo, their vessels and their crew. We handle 75,000 port calls per year, which means that every 7 minutes, anywhere around the world, we send a ship safely out to sea again to fulfil its purpose. We match local expertise with strict global standards, making sure we consistently make our customers’ port calls as efficient and safe as possible.

What you will be doing:

• Driving of 3x ton capacity truck.
• Responsible for keeping proper control and maintenance of truck.
• Delivery of cargo to various ports in UAE.
• Need to carry out customs documentation formalities in airport/seaports.
• Assisting with cargo loading/unloading procedure at collection/delivery points.
• Boarding ships/launch boats for operational activities.
• Participating in risk assessment processes in the workplace.
• Carrying out required health and safety training and certifications.
• Following safe work practices and procedures as per company guidelines.
• Work roster – day/night shifts on rotational basis.

Required experience and skills:

• Secondary school education.
• Valid Driving License according to requirement of local regulations.
• Updated dangerous goods certificate according to local requirements and regulations.
• Familiar with port operations.
• Good command of English language.
• Work independently.

Sounds interesting? If you can see yourself in this role, please let us know why you are our new Driver.

Work location: Dubai, UAE.

Please note that all positions at Wilhelmsen are subject to reference and ID checks. For certain roles, additional background screening may be required.