Heavy Vehicle Driver

General Information

Ref # 236638
Location: Doha, Qatar
Job Family: Customer Service
Application Deadline: October 6, 2026

Role Overview

Qatar Airways invites applications for the position of Heavy Vehicle Driver. The role involves operating Qatar Distribution Fleet (QDF) heavy trucks to transport stock and materials efficiently between multiple QDF locations, including the Air Cargo complex and QDF Warehouse. Responsibilities include manual loading/unloading of goods such as boxes, cages, and pallets using physical labor and equipment like truck tail lifts and pallet lifters. The position demands continuous physical activity throughout the shift.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive QDF heavy trucks to deliver and collect stock/materials timely across various QDF locations supporting business operations.
• Handle independent transport of stock from Air Cargo complex to QDF Warehouse, including timely receipt of air-shipped goods from suppliers.
• Transport goods inspected by MOI/Customs safely from Airside to Landside through Cargo complex and MOI gates, ensuring prompt delivery.
• Operate commercial vehicles safely and legally, safeguard company assets, adhere strictly to personal safety guidelines, and maintain all necessary vehicle documentation within airport settings for security compliance.
• Immediately report challenges or incidents encountered during transportation to supervisors to ensure prompt issue resolution and schedule adherence.
• Perform loading and unloading tasks using truck tail lifts, manually pushing cages, and operating pallet lifters to aid efficient delivery processing.
• Maintain cleanliness of vehicles and ensure adherence to scheduled maintenance to guarantee safety for vehicle and driver.
• Prepare and submit detailed incident reports for any accidents involving the vehicle or driver, promptly notifying supervisors.
• Complete other duties as assigned by the department head related to the position.

About You - Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum educational qualification: High School diploma with at least one year of relevant experience or a bachelor's degree or equivalent without experience.
• Possess relevant vocational, tertiary, or trade certifications.
• Hold a valid Heavy Medium Truck driving license.
• Proficient in reading, writing, and understanding English instructions.
• Willing and able to complete the AVOP course within three months of employment to qualify for airside driving.
• Understand and comply with all safety regulations.
• Physically capable of lifting, moving, and maneuvering items weighing up to 75 kg.
• Able to pull heavy carts of stock within the facility.
• Physically fit to stand, walk, bend, stoop, lift, and reach frequently during entire work shifts.
• Capable of driving vehicles for extended periods.

Preferred Qualifications

• Holding a Qatar Medium Truck Driving license.
• Proficiency in Arabic language.
• Familiarity with retail product knowledge.
• Training in Mercedes Mallaghan truck operation.

About Qatar Airways Group

Qatar Airways Group started with four aircraft and has expanded into twelve distinct businesses united under one umbrella. Known for rapid growth, record-breaking, and trend-setting, the company thrives on challenges and innovation—creating remarkable experiences for customers and pioneering industry standards. Join a global community where ambition meets opportunity and no dream is out of reach.