Summary
EDGE Group is hiring a Driver for its General Services team in Abu Dhabi. The role involves transporting employees, visitors, goods and, where applicable, controlled or hazardous materials, as well as supporting pickups, deliveries and other logistics activities. The driver will inspect and maintain assigned vehicles, keep accurate records, and follow UAE traffic laws and company safety procedures. Applicants need a high school certificate or diploma, a valid UAE driving licence, and 3–5 years of professional driving experience in the UAE.
The posting
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ABOUT EDGE
At EDGE bold ideas are engineered into technologies that protect, improve and save lives.
Headquartered in the United Arab Emirates, EDGE is a leading advanced technology group working at the forefront of defence and emerging technologies. Spanning more than 35 specialised companies and multiple centres of excellence, we are purpose-built to move fast. Free from heavy legacy processes, we give our people the autonomy, accountability, and agility to bring breakthrough technologies from concept to reality.
Based in Abu Dhabi, a globally connected hub at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, EDGE is home to a truly multicultural community where bold ideas thrive, and the future is shaped.
Together, we are shaping the future.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for a reliable and safety-conscious Driver to join our General Services team. The role is responsible for the safe and efficient transportation of employees, visitors, goods and, where applicable, ammunition or other controlled materials.
The successful candidate will ensure assigned vehicles are operated safely, maintained in roadworthy condition, and used in full compliance with UAE traffic regulations and company safety procedures. The role also supports day-to-day logistical activities, including pickups, deliveries, loading and unloading of materials.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Safely transport employees and visitors to and from company facilities and other locations as required.
Transport goods, materials and, where applicable, ammunition or controlled materials in accordance with approved safety procedures.
Operate only vehicles authorized under the relevant UAE Driving Licence category.
Perform daily pre-trip inspections and routine safety checks on assigned vehicles.
Ensure vehicles are clean, safe, properly maintained and roadworthy.
Maintain accurate Driver Log Books and relevant vehicle records.
Strictly comply with UAE traffic laws, company policies and HSE requirements.
Carry out trips across different Emirates for the transportation, pickup and delivery of employees, goods and materials.
Support general logistics activities, including loading/unloading, shipping/receiving and inventory movement.
Monitor vehicle servicing, maintenance, tyre condition and registration requirements.
Follow established procedures when handling or transporting ammunition, explosives or hazardous materials, where applicable.
Immediately report accidents, vehicle defects, hazards or safety incidents to the relevant Manager and Security team.
Use appropriate PPE and comply with emergency, evacuation and safe-working procedures.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
High School Certificate or Diploma.
Valid UAE Driving Licence appropriate to the required vehicle category.
Minimum 3–5 years of professional driving experience in the UAE.
Good knowledge of UAE roads, traffic laws and driving regulations.
Good understanding of vehicle safety checks and basic vehicle maintenance requirements.
Strong safety awareness and ability to follow established procedures and instructions.
Willingness to travel between different Emirates as required.
Ability to support loading, unloading and general logistics activities.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience operating multiple vehicle types, such as light vehicles, heavy trucks, buses, forklifts or other commercial vehicles.
Previous experience within an industrial, manufacturing, logistics, government or defence environment.
Experience transporting goods, controlled materials or hazardous materials in accordance with established safety procedures.
Experience supporting shipping, receiving, inventory or warehouse activities.
Strong knowledge of HSE requirements and safe transportation practices.
Good communication, teamwork and customer-service skills.
WHY CHOOSE EDGE
Launched in November 2019, the UAE's EDGE is one of the world's leading advanced technology groups, established to develop agile, bold and disruptive solutions for defence and beyond, and to be a catalyst for change and transformation. It is dedicated to bringing breakthrough innovations, products, and services to market with greater speed and efficiency, to position the UAE as a leading global hub for future industries, and to creating clear paths within the sector for the next generation of highly skilled talent to thrive.
At EDGE, the real investment goes beyond compensation. Through our dedicated learning academy and digital learning platforms, employees have access to extensive opportunities to develop new skills, deepen their expertise, and advance their careers. Combined with the freedom to innovate, strong career support, and the opportunity to collaborate with world-class talent from across the globe, EDGE is a place where you can continue to grow, keep learning, and turn ambitious ideas into meaningful outcomes.
Working at EDGE also comes with a package that genuinely reflects how much we value our people. Salaries are highly competitive and tax-free and, depending on your role and seniority, benefits can include family visas, annual flight tickets, medical insurance for you and your dependents, and education allowances for your children.
CANDIDATE PRIVACY & EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
If you feel your skills, experience and potential are a strong match for a role, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement. We are genuinely interested in what you can bring to EDGE.
Any information you share as part of your EDGE candidate profile or job application will be handled in accordance with applicable data protection and privacy regulations.
EDGE is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and high-performing workforce. We believe every individual deserves to be treated with fairness, respect and dignity, and our employment decisions reflect that. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, religion, gender, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
As a global organisation, effective collaboration across international teams is central to how we work, so English proficiency is required for all roles unless otherwise stated in the job posting.
Please note that EDGE does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Any resumes in the absence of a formally executed agreement in place will be deemed the property of EDGE, and no placement fees or compensation will be payable in respect of such submissions.