Overview of the role
We are currently looking for experienced x10 Heavy Vehicle Drivers / Car Carrier Drivers to drive heavy duty trucks including car carriers, flat bed or low bed trailer trucks and heavy goods vehicles; loads and unload vehicles and deliver heavy equipment or goods to various locations throughout the UAE. Assist in the movement of light vehicles at all AFL locations.
What you will do
As a Heavy Vehicle Driver, you will assist in loading and offloading cargo into/from the vehicles. You will also maintain contact with the Planning office to receive instructions or to be dispatched to the new location or to update delivery status.
It is also part of your job to assist in driving light cargo vehicles if required. You are expected to maintain economical fuel consumption, inspect truck and trailer before and after trips and to submit all relevant reports such as trip sheets, fuel receipts and among others.
Required skills to be successful
About the team
The role will report to the Operations Manager, 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
Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim is one of the most progressive regional business houses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into six divisions; automotive, retail, electronics, engineering and technology, real estate, financial services and general services, Al-Futtaim operates through more than 60 companies and maintains a decentralised approach, giving individual businesses flexibility and versatility to maintain a competitive stance. Employing in excess of 20,000 people across the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Egypt, Syria, Pakistan, Singapore and Europe, this approach benefits employees, providing a clearly defined work culture where individuals are empowered with authority and responsibility for their work. The success of Al-Futtaim is attributed to proactively managing change whilst upholding the values of integrity, service and social responsibility. The majority of businesses, built on a portfolio of world leading brands, dominate their sector.