Heavy Duty Driver

Emirates Flight Catering; Dubai; Vor Ort; AED 60.000 - 84.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Emirates Flight Catering is seeking a dedicated Heavy Duty Driver to support operations in Dubai. You will transport employees, materials, and equipment safely, ensuring on-time delivery and adherence to schedules.

Role requires a UAE heavy truck license, at least 3 years driving experience, and the ability to work shifts including nights and weekends. The company operates in the aviation catering sector with a focus on safety and reliability.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 3 years driving experience.
• Valid UAE Driving License Category 4 (Heavy Truck) and successful company driving test.
• High School certificate or equivalent.

Aufgaben

• Transport employees, materials, and equipment safely and on schedule.
• Ensure safe handling and securing of passengers, materials, and cargo during transit.
• Comply with UAE traffic laws, company transport policies and safety standards.

Kenntnisse

English proficiency

Vehicle operation

Safety procedures

Teamwork

Shift flexibility

Ausbildung

High School Certificate/Equivalent

UAE Driving License Category 4 (Heavy Truck)

Jobbeschreibung

Job Location:

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Date Posted:

6 October 2026

Job Reference/ID:

290

Job Description / Role:

Emirates Flight Catering is seeking a dedicated Heavy Duty Driver to join their operations in Dubai. The role is responsible for the safe and efficient transportation of employees, materials, and equipment, ensuring adherence to all operational schedules, safety protocols, and UAE road traffic laws.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute transportation duties in a timely, accurate, and efficient manner, adhering to approved schedules, routes, SOPs, and operational instructions.
• Ensure the safe handling, securing, and protection of passengers, materials, equipment, or catering items during transit to prevent damage, loss, or safety incidents.
• Comply with UAE road traffic laws, company transport policies, Health & Safety standards, and site-specific safety regulations to ensure a safe and compliant operating environment.
• Conduct thorough pre-trip vehicle inspections and ensure vehicles are roadworthy, clean, and operationally ready, reporting defects, damages, or breakdowns promptly.
• Maintain accurate and complete operational documentation, including trip logs, inspections, delivery records, and incident reports, in line with company and audit requirements.
• Demonstrate professional conduct, effective communication, and cooperation with supervisors, colleagues, and operational teams to support smooth daily operations.
• Identify, report, and escalation incidents, near misses, delays, route deviations, or operational risks in a timely manner to enable corrective action and service continuity.
• Support operational continuity by adhering to assigned duties and contributing to service reliability through flexibility, responsiveness, and compliance with operational requirements.
• Provide safe, punctual, and reliable transportation of employees between accommodation, workplace, and designated pick-up and drop-off locations as per approved routes and schedules.
• Adhere to assigned rosters, trip schedules, and route plans to ensure uninterrupted employee transport services and minimal delays.
• Maintain a respectful, orderly, and secure travel environment through courteous interaction, adherence to conduct standards, and enforcement of transport rules.
• Support workforce mobility by proactively escalating delays, route challenges, or vehicle issues that may impact employee transportation services.
• Ensure timely and accurate transportation of materials, equipment, and supplies between warehouses, production units, and operational locations as per dispatch and delivery schedules.
• Safely load, transport, and unload goods, ensuring correct handling, securing, and protection of cargo throughout the logistics process.
• Coordinate with warehouse, logistics, and receiving teams to verify quantities, documentation, and ensure smooth handover of materials.
• Support efficient logistics operations by meeting delivery timelines and proactively communicating delays, risks, or deviations.

Experience Required:

• Minimum of 3 years relevant driving experience.
• Experience in a logistics, transport, aviation, or industrial environment as a Truck Driver or in a similar role.

Education Qualifications:

• High School Certificate Qualification or equivalent qualification (must have).
• Valid U.A.E. Driving License Category 4 (Heavy Truck) and successful completion of the company driving test (Mandatory).

Skills Required:

• Proficient in written and spoken English, with good communication skills and attention to detail.
• Sound knowledge of basic vehicle inspection and preventive maintenance, including tyre pressure, oil, and water level checks.
• Knowledge of First Aid, safety procedures, and basic firefighting (Preferred).
• Ability to safely and efficiently operate fully loaded vehicles.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Restricted Area Security Pass (RASP).
• Physically fit to perform manual handling tasks, including bending, kneeling, stooping, climbing, and ladder usage.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
• Willingness and flexibility to work in shifts, including nights, weekends, and public holidays as required.

Employment / Job Type:

Full Time

Nationality:

Any Nationality

About the Company:

Emirates Flight Catering provides catering, food production, hospitality, and support services for aviation and related businesses. It recruits across culinary, food production, engineering, logistics, supply chain, quality, finance, technology, human resources, and service operations.

Company Industry:

Aviation

Department / Functional Area:

Logistics

Closing Date:

19 October 2026