Heavy Vehicle Driver

Heavy Vehicle Driver

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United A”rab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organisation to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.







By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day.

**Overview of the role**:

- Maintain economical fuel consumption through good driving practices and ensure vehicles are filled with a full tank at the end of each shift.
- Inspect Truck, Car-Carrier and load for defect during and after trips and submit a written report if any defect found.
- Submit all relevant items listed in the driver SOP accurately and on time; including Trip Sheets, Fuel Receipts, signed DOs, Police Reports and Defect Sheets.
- Maintain a 100% damage-free record. Report all accident or incidents involving company equipment to Planning Team. Accurately maintain driver logbook in accordance with company requirements.
- Provides a communication link between customers and Planning staff. Good communication and diplomacy skills required.
- Knowledge of basic truck & automotive maintenance procedures.





Awareness and compliance of company Health & Safety Policy. Knowledge of UAE roads and RTA regulations.
- Adhere to company Quality SOP for driving and handling new vehicles.

**Required Skills to be successful**:

- Heavy-duty vehicle UAE driving license with class category 3 & 4.
- At least 2 years' experience in driving car carriers, flat bed or low bed trailer trucks and heavy goods vehicles.
- Ability to speak, read and write in English and preferably some basic Arabic speaking & writing skills.
- Willing to work at an open yard

**About the Team**:

- Al-Futtaim Logistics Automotive division has a mission of delivering the highest level of service, quality and efficiency to the region’s leading Automotive retailers.





As a Heavy Vehicle Driver your task is to deliver new vehicles to the correct location, without damage and whilst adhering to all current company policies.

**What equips you for the role**:

- Valid Heavy-duty vehicle UAE driving license with class category 3 & 4
- Matriculation passed
- 2 years’ experience driving class 4 vehicles with trailers
- Knowledge of basic automotive maintenances procedures

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