Summary
Al-Futtaim is hiring a Light Vehicle Driver for its logistics operations in Abu Dhabi, with driving duties across UAE locations. The role includes driving light vehicles and trucks up to 3.0t, port clearance, picking, binning, scanning, and keeping vehicle logs accurate. The driver will follow vehicle-handling quality procedures, report incidents, and help wash, clean, and fuel vehicles. Applicants need matriculation, must be at least 25 years old, and need at least two years of Class 3 driving experience with a category 3 licence.
The posting
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Job Requisition ID: 176839
About Al-Futtaim
Established in the 1930s, Al-Futtaim is one of the most diversified and progressive privately held regional businesses, headquartered in Dubai. Operating across more than 20 countries, the Group spans automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and health. With more than 40,000 employees, Al-Futtaim represents over 200 of the world’s most recognised brands, including Toyota, Lexus, IKEA, ACE and Marks & Spencer. Driven by its purpose to enrich lives and elevate communities, Al-Futtaim focuses on digital innovation, AI, sustainable growth and strategic partnerships, creating long-term value for customers, communities and partners while building a responsible legacy for future generations.
Overview Of The Role:
As a Light Vehicle Driver at Al-Futtaim Logistics, you are responsible for driving light vehicles and trucks to transport goods across various AFL locations in the UAE. Your main responsibilities include maintaining a damage-free record, adhering to company quality standards for vehicle handling, and ensuring all tasks are completed in a timely and efficient manner. You play a crucial role in supporting the logistics operations while upholding the company's reputation for high service quality and efficiency.
What You Will Do
- Drive light vehicles and trucks up to 3.0t at all AFL locations and throughout the UAE, including tasks such as port clearance, picking, binning, and scanning.
- Maintain a 100% damage-free record and timely report all accidents or incidents involving company property to supervisors.
- Accurately maintain vehicle log books in accordance with company requirements.
- Adhere to company Quality SOP for driving and handling new vehicles, ensuring all new QC initiatives are implemented and followed.
- Present in required uniform or PPE at all times and conduct oneself appropriately with internal and external customers.
- Scan and update the bin locations of all units using the RDT device.
- Collaborate with team members and follow the instructions of senior management and direct line manager.
- Perform washing, cleaning, and fueling of new units; and update the fuel date through the SMART Fill System.
Required Skills To Be Successful:
- Proficient in driving and handling light vehicles up to 3.0t.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to maintain and record accurate logs and reports.
- Knowledge of company quality SOPs and QC initiatives.
What Qualifies You For The Role:
- Matriculation passed, aged 25 years and above.
- At least 2 years of experience in driving class 3 vehicles with a category 3 license.
- Knowledge of basic automotive maintenance and troubleshooting procedures.
- Teamwork and time management skills.
Al-Futtaim Automotive is one of the region's leading mobility businesses, operating across eight countries in the Middle East, Asia and North Africa.
With a portfolio of more than 25 world-leading brands, we deliver one of the region's most comprehensive mobility ecosystems.
Our capabilities span passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles and industrial equipment, backed by integrated logistics, leasing, aftersales and financial services that deliver a seamless customer experience across every stage of the mobility journey.
Our vision is to become a world-class mobility player, creating better experiences for our customers through innovation, digital transformation and a relentless focus on customer experience. We work alongside some of the world's most trusted automotive brands to shape the future of mobility, delivering solutions that meet the evolving needs of individuals, businesses and communities.
Behind everything we do is a team of more than 9,000 colleagues united by ambition, collaboration and a shared commitment to progress. Together, we're shaping the future of mobility, embracing new technologies and creating better experiences for our customers. At Al-Futtaim Automotive, you'll be empowered to turn ambition into action and help move our customers, our business and your career forward.