Recruitment in Al Futtaim Group Heavy Vehicle Driver – General Transport (x4) | Al Futtaim Automotive | Logistics (Jebel Ali, AE)
Job Requisition ID: 152204
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 Arab 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 organization 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
Al-Futtaim Logistics has a mission of delivering the highest service level, quality and efficiency to be the region’s leading Logistics Provider. As a Heavy Vehicle Driver – General Transport, your task is to deliver cargo to the correct location, without damage and whilst adhering to all current company policies
We need x4 Heavy Vehicle Drivers to be based in Dubai.
What you will do
As a Heavy Vehicle Driver, you will transport goods to various locations throughout UAE or GCC (including car carriers, side curtain trailers, flat beds, low beds, side loaders and other heavy goods vehicles) or light cargo vehicles (3, 7, 10 tons vehicles). To assist in loading and offloading cargo into/from the vehicles. To maintain contact with the planning office to receive instructions or to be dispatched to the new location or to update delivery status. Minimum of 4 trips per day should be achieved based on volume and distance, unless otherwise its long-haul movements. Ability to use hand-held devises and application to report milestones and incidents. Basic communication skills to converse with external agencies and departments like customs security and loading offloading site personnel
Required skills to be successful
- Holds a UAE driving license for category 3 & 4
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in driving any of the following – car carriers, side curtain trailers, flat beds, low beds, side loaders or any other heavy goods vehicles
- Knowledge of basic vehicle maintenances procedures.
- Capable of following written instructions and documented procedures.
About the team
The role will report to the Operations Supervisor, and you will be working in a very busy and fast pace environment.
What equips you for the role
The ideal candidate for this role should have a heavy-duty vehicle UAE driving license with class category 3 & 4. You will have at least 2 years’ experience in driving car carriers, flat bed or low bed trailer trucks and heavy goods vehicles. You will have the ability to speak, read and write in English and preferably some basic Arabic speaking & writing skills.
Al-Futtaim offers highly engaging and supportive work environments in a culture that values, recognises and rewards quality performance
About Al-Futtaim Automotive
A major division of the UAE-based Al-Futtaim Group of companies, Al-Futtaim Automotive is an industry leader with presence in 10 countries across the Middle East, Asia and Africa.
Our core business activities at Al-Futtaim Automotive include distribution, manufacturing, leasing and aftersales, and we are firmly established as the regional representative of some of the world’s most iconic automotive brands: Toyota, Lexus, Honda, Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge, Volvo and RAM.
We are driven by a customer-centric approach, constantly pushing the boundaries on innovation, quality standards, and value-added service across our vast universe of customers – right from motoring enthusiasts to fleet operators to contractors. Our mission is to become the leader in custom-made mobility solutions by delivering nothing less than world-class omni-channel experiences.
We channel our local expertise and global trust to deliver one of the most comprehensive portfolios of mobility products and solutions, from passenger cars to SUVs, electric vehicles to high-performance motorbikes, commercial vehicles to industrial & construction equipment.
What keeps the company moving forward is a 9000-member strong team, with inspiring possibilities for growth, throughout the career path. This is Al-Futtaim Automotive and we empower talent to move forward.
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