Light Duty Driver
Emirates Flight Catering · Dubai, UAE
- 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.
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