Heavy Vehicle Driver

Key Responsibilities

• Safely drive heavy vehicles (e.g. trucks, tippers, dump trucks, flatbeds, articulated vehicles) carrying goods, materials or equipment within Sharjah and other emirates as required.
• Inspect the vehicle before and after trips: check brakes, tyres, lights, fluid levels, load securing, etc., to ensure safety and roadworthiness.
• Plan routes in advance based on delivery schedules, traffic, road conditions, and UAE road regulations; adapt routes as necessary.
• Load and unload cargo, ensure proper securing of load to avoid shifting during transit.
• Maintain accurate trip logs, delivery documents, fuel usage records, vehicle inspection reports.
• Comply with all UAE traffic laws, Sharjah municipality and transport authority regulations.
• Communicate with dispatchers, warehouse staff, clients regarding delivery schedules, delays, or issues.
• Perform minor maintenance checks and report faults to maintenance team.
• Assist with cleaning and basic maintenance of the vehicle to ensure appearance and safety standards.
• Ensure cargo is delivered safely, undamaged, and on time.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Valid Heavy Vehicle Driver’s License appropriate for the category of vehicle: e.g., UAE approved Heavy Truck / HGV License.
• Minimum 5 years of experience driving heavy vehicles within the UAE (or in similar GCC environment) — familiarity with UAE roads, highways, and inter-emirate travel.
• Good knowledge of Sharjah area roads, major routes (e.g. E-routes, Emirates Roads), local regulations, traffic conditions and permit requirements.
• Demonstrable safe driving record; no major traffic violations.
• Physically fit and able to handle loading/unloading duties, long hours, driving in different weather conditions.
• Ability to read road maps, GPS units; use mobile / radio communications as needed.
• Basic Arabic or English language skills for communication and understanding regulations.
• punctuality, reliability, responsibility.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED2,000.00 - AED2,500.00 per month

License/Certification:

• heavy vehicle license (Required)