Driver, Transportation & Logistics, Transportation

Job Description:

At EDGE bold ideas are engineered into technologies that protect, improve and save lives.

Headquartered in the United Arab Emirates, EDGE is a leading advanced technology group working at the forefront of defence and emerging technologies.

Spanning more than 35 specialised companies and multiple centres of excellence, we are purpose-built to move fast.

Free from heavy legacy processes, we give our people the autonomy, accountability, and agility to bring breakthrough technologies from concept to reality.

Based in Abu Dhabi, a globally connected hub at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, EDGE is home to a truly multicultural community where bold ideas thrive, and the future is shaped.

Together, we are shaping the future.

We are looking for a reliable and safety-conscious Driver to join our General Services team. The role is responsible for the safe and efficient transportation of employees, visitors, goods and, where applicable, ammunition or other controlled materials.

The successful candidate will ensure assigned vehicles are operated safely, maintained in roadworthy condition, and used in full compliance with UAE traffic regulations and company safety procedures. The role also supports day-to-day logistical activities, including pickups, deliveries, loading and unloading of materials.

• Safely transport employees and visitors to and from company facilities and other locations as required.
• Transport goods, materials and, where applicable, ammunition or controlled materials in accordance with approved safety procedures.
• Operate only vehicles authorized under the relevant UAE Driving Licence category.
• Perform daily pre-trip inspections and routine safety checks on assigned vehicles.
• Ensure vehicles are clean, safe, properly maintained and roadworthy.
• Maintain accurate Driver Log Books and relevant vehicle records.
• Strictly comply with UAE traffic laws, company policies and HSE requirements.
• Carry out trips across different Emirates for the transportation, pickup and delivery of employees, goods and materials.
• Support general logistics activities, including loading/unloading, shipping/receiving and inventory movement.
• Monitor vehicle servicing, maintenance, tyre condition and registration requirements.
• Follow established procedures when handling or transporting ammunition, explosives or hazardous materials, where applicable.
• Immediately report accidents, vehicle defects, hazards or safety incidents to the relevant Manager and Security team.
• Use appropriate PPE and comply with emergency, evacuation and safe-working procedures.

• High School Certificate or Diploma.
• Valid UAE Driving Licence appropriate to the required vehicle category.
• Minimum 3–5 years of professional driving experience in the UAE.
• Good knowledge of UAE roads, traffic laws and driving regulations.
• Good understanding of vehicle safety checks and basic vehicle maintenance requirements.
• Strong safety awareness and ability to follow established procedures and instructions.
• Willingness to travel between different Emirates as required.
• Ability to support loading, unloading and general logistics activities.

• Experience operating multiple vehicle types, such as light vehicles, heavy trucks, buses, forklifts or other commercial vehicles.
• Previous experience within an industrial, manufacturing, logistics, government or defence environment.
• Experience transporting goods, controlled materials or hazardous materials in accordance with established safety procedures.
• Experience supporting shipping, receiving, inventory or warehouse activities.
• Strong knowledge of HSE requirements and safe transportation practices.
• Good communication, teamwork…