Driver

Job description / Role

Overview of the role

The role of driver at Al Futtaim Watches & Jewellery involves managing stock movements between the head office, showrooms, and warehouses. Success in this role requires punctual delivery of goods, conducting regular vehicle safety inspections, and familiarizing yourself with routes to ensure timely deliveries. The position requires flexibility and adherence to company policies to maintain a smooth logistics operation.

What you will do

General

• Deliver products to various locations as required.
• Conduct daily safety inspections of vehicles to ensure they are roadworthy.
• Drive various types of vehicles as required by the company.
• Deliver goods and equipment on time to the specified destinations.
• Familiarize and navigate efficiently through all roads and routes within the state.
• Handle all in-store work, including the transfer of goods between locations.
• Carry out online home deliveries consistently for e-commerce orders.
• Ensure punctual and safe transport of goods at all times.

Performance and maintenance

• Be punctual while handling stocks to ensure accurate collection and deliveries.
• Conduct timely pickups and deliveries of goods reliably.
• Execute all stock transfers accurately and dependably.
• Maintain discipline by recording all details in the log book diligently.
• Take care of company assets, including maintaining the vehicle and performing timely services.
• Follow daily delivery schedules strictly to guarantee completion.

Required skills to be successful

• Excellent time management and punctuality.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Ability to conduct vehicle inspections and basic maintenance.
• Capability to perform tasks involving some heavy lifting.

What qualifies you for the role

• High school degree or equivalent.
• 1-2 years of experience in retail or logistics, preferably involving driving responsibilities.
• Proven ability to operate various vehicles and perform reliable deliveries.
• Familiarity with local routes and traffic regulations.

About the Company

Established in the 1930's, the Al-Futtaim Group initially operated as a trading enterprise. Rapid development throughout the 1940's and 50's saw it establish itself regionally as an integrated commercial, industrial and services organisation, positioning itself one of the leading business houses in the lower Gulf region. Today, it operates collectively over 40 companies bearing the Al-Futtaim name, dominates many market segments in the UAE, and has expanded its sphere of operation to include Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Egypt.

The Group comprises a diverse range of strategically positioned operating subsidiaries and associate companies, structured to give the Al-Futtaim Group the flexibility and versatility to keep ahead of local competition while keeping pace with the ever-evolving global business scenario. The Groups continued investment in world-class systems technology is clear evidence of its commitment to maintain leading edge performance and service delivery.

The success of the Al-Futtaim Group can be attributed to a business approach that combines the ability to change with the traditional values of integrity, service and social responsibility that define its core business philosophy. This, linked with the Groups belief in decentralisation, gives the heads of the operating companies a high degree of functional autonomy and authority, providing the Group with essential flexibility, and individual employees a clearly defined work culture and sense of responsibility.