Truck driver in Abu-Dhabi, UAE

Avanta Works; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 11,000 - 13,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Job summary

Avanta Works in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced truck driver to join our logistics team. You will be responsible for delivering goods on time, securing cargo, and maintaining accurate trip records across routes.

The role requires road safety expertise, map reading skills, and the ability to lift heavy cargo during loading and unloading. UAE CDL is essential; experience with larger trucks is a plus. This full-time position offers competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a truck driver in Abu Dhabi or another GCC country is a must.
• Excellent knowledge of safety rules and regulations on the road.
• Ability to read maps correctly and plan efficient routes for deliveries.
• Ability to lift heavy objects when loading/unloading cargo from vehicles.
• Valid CDL issued by the UAE authorities is essential; larger trucks experience is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely delivery of goods to required destinations.
• Secure cargo during transport.
• Load and unload goods from vehicles as necessary.
• Plan routes and maintain records of trips, routes, and cargo.
• Follow driving rules and regulations as well as company policies.
• Monitor vehicle performance and condition, reporting any issues to maintenance personnel.
• Cooperate with other drivers and team members when necessary.
• Perform minor repairs on vehicles when needed.

Skills

Truck driving experience

Safety regulations

Map reading

Load/unload physical effort

UAE CDL

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Ensure timely delivery of goods to the required destinations.
• Secure cargo during transport.
• Load and unload goods from vehicles as necessary.
• Plan routes and maintain records of trips, routes, and cargo.
• Follow driving rules and regulations as well as company policies.
• Monitor vehicle performance and condition, reporting any issues to maintenance personnel.
• Cooperate with other drivers and team members when necessary.
• Perform minor repairs on vehicles when needed.

Job Requirements

• Proven experience as a truck driver in Abu Dhabi or another GCC country is a must.
• Excellent knowledge of safety rules and regulations on the road.
• Ability to read maps correctly and plan efficient routes for deliveries.
• Ability to lift heavy objects when loading/unloading cargo from vehicles.
• Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) issued by the UAE authorities is essential for this role; experience operating larger trucks (such as 18-wheelers) may be beneficial but not essential.

This position offers a salary of AED 1100 per month, commensurate with experience, plus benefits such as health insurance, paid holidays etc.