Light Duty Driver - Catering Delivery

About the role

Emirates Flight Catering is looking for a Light Duty Driver in Dubai to transport and deliver meals, catering items and operational equipment to designated airports and city locations, including short-notice requests. The driver must load, secure, transport and unload items, including carrying meal containers onto aircraft, following approved handling procedures.

Key responsibilities

• Drive assigned vehicles safely in compliance with UAE traffic laws, airside regulations and company transport policies, holding all required licences and permits.
• Load, secure, transport and unload catering items and equipment, including carrying meal containers onto aircraft.
• Keep vehicles roadworthy, clean and ready through pre-trip inspections, and report defects or maintenance needs promptly.
• Maintain accurate trip logs, inspection checklists and delivery records, submitted on time.
• Report accidents, near misses, delays, route deviations and delivery discrepancies to the supervisor, following escalation procedures.
• Communicate professionally with supervisors, colleagues, airport personnel and aircraft crew, and follow instructions.
• Report for duty according to the approved roster, stay punctual and adapt to changing operational needs.

Required profile

• High school certificate or equivalent.
• Valid UAE Light Vehicle Driving Licence (Category 3, manual transmission), held for at least 2 years.
• UAE Category 5 licence (Minibus / Passenger Bus up to 26 seats) preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of UAE driving experience on light commercial vehicles (panel or delivery vans); passenger car experience alone is not accepted.
• Experience in catering delivery, food logistics, transport or airport operations, including time-sensitive deliveries and goods handling.
• Clean driving record and willingness to work assigned shifts and travel across delivery locations.

Required skills

• Safe and defensive driving, with knowledge of UAE traffic laws, road networks and airport/airside regulations.
• Navigation using GPS and digital maps.
• Ability to carry out basic vehicle inspections and operate assigned commercial vehicles (e.g. 3-ton pickup or Canter) where licensed.
• Time management to meet delivery deadlines and problem-solving for delays, route changes and breakdowns.
• Physical capability for manual handling, including lifting, carrying and use of aircraft stairs.