Driver at dnata Zanzibar | July 2024

We are “Winning Ways” through our best-in-class team of dedicated, passionate, and highly trained aviation professionals. We have been awarded “Ground Handler of the Year” for seven consecutive years and are committed to our Vision of being the world’s most admired air services provider. Led from our Global Headquarters in Dubai and with international and domestic operations spanning six continents, our Mission is to deliver the promises our customers make. If you’re looking for a highly rewarding career in aviation services, you’re looking for dnata!

dnata is one of the world’s largest air services providers. Established in 1959, the company ensures the aviation industry operates smoothly and efficiently in 129 airports. Offering ground handling, cargo, travel, and flight catering services in 35 countries across six continents, dnata is a trusted partner for over 300 airline customers around the world. Each day, the company handles over 1,900 flights, moves over 8,500 tons of cargo, books over 16,000 hotel stays, and uplifts over 320,000 meals.

dnata Zanzibar are looking for enthusiastic, dedicated and qualified team member to join our marhaba Team. 

***Please note, this opportunity is open to Tanzanian Nationals only*** 

Successful candidates will be responsible for picking up and dropping off passengers in a timely and courteous manner while ensuring ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, as well as safety and customer service standards. The Driver is also responsible for keeping the vehicle in a clean and orderly state. The successful candidate will have excellent driving and customer service skills, with a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record. They should also possess excellent communication and problem-solving skills and be able to handle stressful situations in a professional manner.

Responsibilities

• Complete the daily Vehicle Check Sheet, to maintain the operational reliability of the vehicle, reporting, when necessary, any vehicle defaults in line with the Vehicle Inspection procedure.
• Drive the Company vehicles ensuring that the vehicle is safe and secure at all times
• Operate the vehicle safely within close proximity to the aircraft using all safety systems of the vehicle
• Maintaining a clean and tidy vehicle at all times.
• Deliver or collect the passengers at the aircraft door and assist with the transfer into their seat or wheelchair through safe manual handling techniques (if required).
• Escort passengers through the terminal/security and boarding flights or meeting arriving flights and assisting through to baggage reclaim.
• Ensure that there is constant job updates on progress of jobs at all times using Radio.
• Performing any other tasks as assigned related to organization

Safety

• Ensure that safety briefings are conducted regularly while intervening when there is a risk exposure, role model safe behaviours and follows up on corrective actions.
• Comply with all relevant safety, quality and environmental management policies, procedures and control to ensure a healthy and safe work environment.
• Ensure the safety of staff that they have the skills, knowledge and confidence to work safely by providing support, directions, being a role model for the desire safety behaviours and leading with safety.

Minimum Qualifications

• Holder of a valid Zanzibari driver’s license
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Must be able to works a flexible schedule