Summary
Emirates Flight Catering is hiring a Light Duty Driver in Dubai to transport and deliver meals, catering items and operational equipment to airport and city locations. The role includes loading and unloading deliveries, carrying items onto aircraft, inspecting assigned vehicles, keeping trip and delivery records, and reporting incidents or delays. Applicants need a high school certificate, a Category 3 UAE light vehicle licence with manual transmission entitlement held for at least two years, and at least two years of UAE light commercial vehicle driving experience. A Category 5 UAE licence is preferred.
The posting
As published on emiratesflightcatering.com. Pulled from the employer's site and shown as they wrote it.
Responsibilities
- Transport and deliver meals, catering items and operational equipment to designated locations across designated airports and city locations
including short-notice requests. - Load, secure, transport and unload catering items and equipment, including carrying meal containers onto aircraft, following approved
handling procedures to prevent damage, loss and safety incidents. - Drive assigned vehicles safely in compliance with UAE traffic laws, airside regulations and company transport policies, while holding all
required licences, permits and authorisations. - Keep assigned vehicles roadworthy, clean and ready for use through pre-trip inspections, report defects or maintenance needs promptly,
and follow procedures for any unsafe vehicle. - Maintain accurate trip logs, inspection checklists and delivery records, and submit them on time in line with company and audit requirements.
- Promptly report accidents, near misses, delays, route deviations, delivery discrepancies and other operational risks to the supervisor,
following escalation procedures. - Communicate professionally with supervisors, colleagues, airport personnel and aircraft crew, provide operational updates and follow
instructions in line with company conduct standards. - Report for duty as per the approved roster, maintain punctuality, adapt to changing operational needs and undertake other related duties
as assigned within the scope of the role.
Qualifications
Education & Licence Requirements:
- High School Certificate or equivalent
- Valid UAE Light Vehicle Driving Licence (Category 3), with manual transmission driving entitlement; held for a minimum of 2 years
- UAE Driving Licence (Category 5 – Minibus / Passenger Bus up to 26 seats) – preferred
Work Experience:
- Minimum 2 years’ UAE driving experience on light commercial vehicles (panel or delivery vans). Experience limited to passenger cars will
not be considered. - Experience in catering delivery, food logistics, transport or airport operations, including time-sensitive deliveries, safe driving and goods
handling
Skills:
- Good communication, customer service and professional behaviour.
- Safe and defensive driving, with knowledge of UAE traffic laws, road networks and airport/airside regulations.
- Navigation skills using GPS and digital maps.
- Effective time management and ability to meet delivery deadlines.
- Ability to carry out basic vehicle inspections and operate assigned commercial vehicles (e.g. 3-ton pickup or Canter), where licensed.
- Careful and accurate handling of documentation, catering items and equipment.
- Problem-solving skills to manage delays, route changes and breakdowns.
- Physical capability for manual handling, including lifting, carrying and use of aircraft stairs.
- Clean driving record and compliance with airport access, airside driving and company safety requirements.
- Willingness to work assigned shifts and travel across delivery locations