Heavy Duty Driver

About the role

The Heavy Duty Driver is responsible for safe and efficient transportation of employees, catering equipment, and materials across Emirates Flight Catering sites in Dubai. The role requires adherence to schedules, strict compliance with UAE traffic laws, and coordination with logistics teams.

Key responsibilities

• Execute transportation duties according to approved routes, schedules and SOPs, ensuring punctual delivery of passengers, catering items and supplies.
• Conduct thorough pre‑trip vehicle inspections, perform basic preventive maintenance checks (tyre pressure, oil, water levels) and report any defects.
• Secure and protect cargo during loading, transit and unloading to prevent damage or loss.
• Maintain accurate trip logs, inspection records and incident reports in line with company and audit requirements.
• Coordinate with warehouse, logistics and receiving teams to verify quantities and documentation for material transfers.
• Report and escalate incidents, near‑misses, delays or route deviations promptly to ensure service continuity.

Required profile

• High School Certificate or equivalent.
• Valid UAE Driving License – Category 4 and successful completion of the company driving test.
• Minimum three years of relevant heavy‑truck driving experience in logistics, transport, aviation or industrial environments.

Required skills

• Vehicle inspection and basic preventive maintenance.
• Operation of fully loaded heavy trucks.
• First Aid and basic firefighting knowledge.