Driver (Light Vehicle - Manual License - Category No. 3)
Company
GMG
Location
Dubai
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
21 days ago
Via
via GMG
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Job Description
About GMG:
GMG is a global well-being company retailing, distributing and manufacturing a portfolio of leading international and home-grown brands across sport, food and health sectors. Its vision is to inspire people to win in ways that make the world better. Today, GMG’s investments span across four key verticals: GMG Sports, GMG Food, GMG Health, and GMG Consumer Goods. Under the ownership and management of the Baker family, it has become a leading global company, affiliated with the world’s most successful and respected brands in the well-being sector. Working across the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia, GMG has introduced more than 120 brands into its markets.
Core Responsibilities:
• Responsible for making deliveries across the UAE by road.
• Has good route knowledge across UAE.
• Follows all safety rules and regulations while driving as mandated by the UAE authorities across all Emirates.
• Checks the vehicle regularly for basic maintenance needs.
• Have the vehicle timely maintained at the approved service provider, to avoid any major repairs, health & safety hazard by preventative maintenance.
• Communicates well and behaves in a polite and calm manner.
Job Requirements:
• Communicates well and behaves in a polite and calm manner.
• Minimum 2–3 years of experience as a light vehicle driver in the UAE
• Valid UAE Light Vehicle Driving License (No. 3)
• Familiarity with using GPS/navigation apps
GMG is a global well-being company retailing, distributing and manufacturing a portfolio of leading international and home-grown brands across sport, food and health sectors. Its vision is to inspire people to win in ways that make the world better. Today, GMG’s investments span across four key verticals: GMG Sports, GMG Food, GMG Health, and GMG Consumer Goods. Under the ownership and management of the Baker family, it has become a leading global company, affiliated with the world’s most successful and respected brands in the well-being sector. Working across the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia, GMG has introduced more than 120 brands into its markets.
Core Responsibilities:
• Responsible for making deliveries across the UAE by road.
• Has good route knowledge across UAE.
• Follows all safety rules and regulations while driving as mandated by the UAE authorities across all Emirates.
• Checks the vehicle regularly for basic maintenance needs.
• Have the vehicle timely maintained at the approved service provider, to avoid any major repairs, health & safety hazard by preventative maintenance.
• Communicates well and behaves in a polite and calm manner.
Job Requirements:
• Communicates well and behaves in a polite and calm manner.
• Minimum 2–3 years of experience as a light vehicle driver in the UAE
• Valid UAE Light Vehicle Driving License (No. 3)
• Familiarity with using GPS/navigation apps
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Driver Jobs
What minimum monthly salary must a driver earn to qualify for a UAE work visa in 2026?
As per the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, drivers must receive a minimum salary of AED 4,000 per month as of January 2026 to meet work visa issuance criteria. Overtime pay is calculated at 1.25 times the hourly rate after 8 hours daily. This threshold applies to both light and heavy vehicle driver categories under Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021.
Which specific driving licence and experience documents are required for a heavy vehicle driver job in the UAE?
As per the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, applicants need a valid UAE heavy vehicle licence or equivalent GCC licence plus at least two years of documented experience in the past five years. A valid medical fitness certificate issued within the last six months is mandatory. Educational qualification must be at minimum secondary school certificate.
What are the exact working hours and annual leave entitlements for drivers employed in the UAE private sector in 2026?
As per the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, drivers are limited to eight hours per day and 48 hours per week with Friday as the mandatory weekly rest day. Annual leave entitlement is 30 calendar days after completing one year of service. Employers must provide paid sick leave of 90 days per year at full or half pay depending on service length.
Which documents must be submitted for a driver work permit application through the UAE Ministry portal?
As per the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, the required documents include a valid passport, attested educational certificates, driving licence, medical fitness report, and employer offer letter stamped by MOHRE. All documents must be uploaded via the MOHRE e-services portal before 31 December 2026. No application fee applies for the initial permit if salary meets the AED 4,000 threshold.
