Equipment Operator – Join Our Talent Pool

Qatar Airways; Doha; On-site; QAR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Qatar Airways is seeking an Equipment Operator to manage the operation of light and heavy vehicles, including catering high-loaders. You will ensure timely loading and offloading of flights according to schedules and SOPs, maintaining the highest safety standards.

You are expected to follow airside safety rules, report defects, and coordinate with Transport for refueling and handover procedures. A High School qualification with 1 year of experience and English proficiency are required.

Qualifications

• Must have at least a High School Qualification with minimum 1 year of job-related experience.
• Should have experience operating airline catering high-loader or hi-lift trucks or equivalent GSE (e.g., ambulift, belt loader, loaders/transporters).
• Must possess a home country trailer license or heavy-goods vehicle license.
• Familiar with the airside/ramp safety.
• Ideally with experience in operating hydraulic vehicles.
• Must have good communication in English language (spoken & written).

Responsibilities

• On-time dispatching of allocated flights as per the Airline specifications / galley loading plan (GLP) and Food Safety Standards.
• Follow speed limits and wear safety belt when driving light/heavy vehicles Airside/Landside.
• Align High Loader safely to Aircraft or Unit Docks.
• Place cones and chocks during aircraft marshalling.
• Check and report vehicle damage/defects on time to shift in charge.
• Load and off-load catering safely and as per customer specifications.
• Handover and sign off for vehicles to shift in charge.

Skills

English communication

Education

High School qualification or equivalent

Job description

General Information

Ref # 26000095

Location: Qatar-Doha

Job family: Cargo & Airport Operations

Closing Date: 2026-09-10

About the Role

Qatar Aircraft Catering Company is seeking for skilled Equipment Operator to manage the operation of both light & heavy vehicles, including catering high loaders. In this role, you will be responsible for the timely loading & offloading of flights according to assigned schedules. As an Equipment Operator, you will ensure safe, punctual delivery to our customers in strict accordance with established SOPs and timelines. You are expected to maintain the highest standards of safety and comply with all company vehicle regulations at all times.

Operational Accountabilities

• On-time dispatching of allocated flights as per the Airline specifications / galley loading plan (GLP) and Food Safety Standards.
• Responsible to follow speed limit and to wear safety belt whenever driving light/heavy vehicles at Airside/Landside.
• Responsible for correct and safe aligning of High Loader to the Aircraft or to the Unit Docks.
• Following the safety measures of placing cones and chocks when aligned to an aircraft.
• Responsible for checking and safe guarding of duty Tablet/Radio/Mobile/PersonaI Protective Equipment.
• Responsible for completing the driver movement sheet on every shift.
• Responsible for keeping the driver cabin clean and free from foreign object Debris (FOD) and food products.
• Checking and reporting of vehicle damage/defects on time to shift in charge.
• Responsible to load and off-load catering safely and as per customer specifications.
• Responsible for appropriate handover and sign off for light/heavy vehicles to shift in charge.
• Responsible to inform Transport for vehicle re-fueling before sign out.
• Appropriate loading and off-loading of Charter/AmiriNlP/Private Aircrafts.
• Adherence to Ramp Safety and Marshalling of High-Loader while performing duties Airside/Landside.
• Provide prompt information and updates to Transport Duty Supervisor for their immediate action/decision.
• Prepare clear and detailed reports with facts & figures in case of Flight Delays/Accident/incident.
• Co-ordinate with all concerned senior on duty inside and outside the Organization in case of any emergency. To always abide by company, Local Authority and Airport processes, procedures and regulations at all times.
• Perform other department duties related to his/her Position as directed b the Head of the Department

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Qualification

Qualifications - External

About you:

• Must have at least a High School Qualification with minimum 1 year of job-related experience.
• Should have experience in operating airline catering high-loader or hi-lift trucks or equivalent GSE (e.g., ambulift, belt loader, loaders/transporters).
• Must possess a home country trailer license or heavy-goods vehicle license.
• Familiar with the airside/ramp safety.
• Ideally with experience in operating hydraulic vehicles
• Must have good communication in English language (spoken & written)

Disclaimer: This advertisement reflects a current recruitment requirement of Qatar Airways Group. Qatar Airways Group reserves the right, at any time, to amend, suspend, withdraw, or otherwise modify this recruitment process, including converting the vacancy into a talent pipeline for current or future hiring requirements. This advertisement does not constitute an offer of employment or a commitment to recruit.

About Qatar Airways Group

Our story started with four aircraft. Today, we deliver excellence across 12 different businesses coming together as one. We’ve grown fast, broken records and set trends that others follow. We don’t slow down by the fear of failure. Instead, we dare to achieve what’s never been done before. So whether you’re creating a unique experience for our customers or innovating behind the scenes, every person contributes to our proud story. A story of spectacular growth and determination. Now is the time to bring your best ideas and passion to a place where your ambition will know no boundaries, and be part of a truly global community