Job Description
Position: Driver
Location: UAE
Position Purpose
The job's purpose is to drive to and from designated agreed location assigned by the Program Manager and run office errands.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Transport clients and/or packages to and from destinations
- Arrive at destinations on schedule.
- Fulfill administrative needs, like office pickups.
- Research and plan for traffic construction and weather delays
- Use navigation applications to determine the best route.
- Interact with clients professionally at all times
- Ensure that the vehicle is always fueled and ready for use
- Keep mileage records and repair records up to date
- Delivery and pick-up of company documents, products,and teams.
- Support the operation team with all administration requests.
- Take responsibility of car available for the field work and all related tasks for the car including registration, renewal, and safety.
- Report all accidents and incidents involving drivers or company equipment to appropriate authorities and Axios.
- Supporting in the office running and operations.
- Support all team members in all aspects of field work as necessary
- Report to management on daily basis about your activities
- Any other duties as required by management.
- Verify accuracy of delivered items against the packing slip or delivery manifest, and resolve any discrepancies with the customer or supervisor
- Collect payment and outstanding balances as needed, and provide receipts
- Restock the delivery vehicle with supplies and inventory as needed.
- Maintaining a clean and safe work environment by following all safety protocols, including wearing required safety equipment.
- Use GPS or other navigation tools to plan the most efficient route
- Inspecting packages for signs of damage or tampering or not correct prior packages to accepting deliveries
- Completing all required paperwork, including delivery reports and signatures from recipients of packages.
- Following driving safety guidelines including speed limits, lane changes, and use of turn signals
- Maintaining a clean vehicle interior, including vacuuming, shampooing carpets, and dusting surfaces
- Loading and unloading deliveries from vehicles and warehouses
- Communicating with staff members at pharmacies, hospitals, and other businesses to arrange delivery times.
Relationships
- Work closely with the Program Team in Dubai
- Reporting to the Program Manager in Dubai
- Maintain ongoing and frequent communication with Axios Staff including regional global staff
Competencies
- Application of Job Knowledge
- Concern for Order and Quality
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Dependability
- Flexibility
Educational Background and Experience
- Holder of a Bachelors’ Degree or Diploma is required
- 2 years' experience within operations/transportation
- Full clean drivers' licence
- Good command of both written and spoken English
- Experience coordination and handling logistics and supply chain
Job Circumstances
The position will be based in Dubai
Frequent driving within the UAE is essential
Flexibility in working hours is essential
- The position is based in our regional office, and it does entail frequent travel to Clients and partners which may be outside your designated region
- Flexibility in ability to travel as well as working hours is essential
