Loader Driver
Company
Etihad
Location
Abu Dhabi
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
3 days ago
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Job Description
## Synopsis
The role of Loader Driver is to ensure the safe loading and unloading of all bags and cargo from the Aircraft. It also involves the accurate delivery of bags and cargo to and from the Aircraft side..
## Education & Experience
• Must have a UAE driving license
• Must be educated to High School or equivalent
• Must be able to communicate in English, as a minimum, be comfortable working within a multi cultural workforce.
• Ability to work within a high pressure environment; available to work in a 24 hour operation.
Etihad Airport Services has now rebranded to Velora LLC.
## Accountabilities
• Sort, move, load and offload baggage and cargo as instructed
• Deliver baggage and cargo to Aircraft side
• Collect handbags from boarding gates when instructed
• Check cargo holds upon arrival and report about any abnormality or unusual occurrence including missing or damaged parts or unidentified items found in the hold.
• Check and inform ramp agent that all hold nets and ULD locks and other restraints are in secured position
• Report immediately to superiors or security authorities any suspicious objects found on the ramp, aircraft holds or other locations.
• Ensure all procedures including safety and security procedures and instructions of the carrier, the company or any other appropriate authority are full adhered to.
• Responsible for reporting all hazards and occurrences to the person-in-charge and for ensuring a written report is raised.
• Responsible for own safety and for ensuring the safety of the persons working with you.
• Responsible for complying with all procedures and guidelines published by Etihad and the customer airline.
• Responsible for only performing tasks that you have been trained for.
About Etihad Airport Services-Ground
Etihad Airport Services Ground is the sole ground operations handler at Zayed International Airport.
EASG handles a wide variety of ground functions at the capital’s international airport, from passenger check-in and boarding to baggage handling and aircraft services.
All operations are centered around its three main prerogatives: safety and security in all its functions, world class operations for all customer airlines through maximum efficiency and a world class customer experience for all visiting and transiting guests. #LI-DNI
The role of Loader Driver is to ensure the safe loading and unloading of all bags and cargo from the Aircraft. It also involves the accurate delivery of bags and cargo to and from the Aircraft side..
## Education & Experience
• Must have a UAE driving license
• Must be educated to High School or equivalent
• Must be able to communicate in English, as a minimum, be comfortable working within a multi cultural workforce.
• Ability to work within a high pressure environment; available to work in a 24 hour operation.
Etihad Airport Services has now rebranded to Velora LLC.
## Accountabilities
• Sort, move, load and offload baggage and cargo as instructed
• Deliver baggage and cargo to Aircraft side
• Collect handbags from boarding gates when instructed
• Check cargo holds upon arrival and report about any abnormality or unusual occurrence including missing or damaged parts or unidentified items found in the hold.
• Check and inform ramp agent that all hold nets and ULD locks and other restraints are in secured position
• Report immediately to superiors or security authorities any suspicious objects found on the ramp, aircraft holds or other locations.
• Ensure all procedures including safety and security procedures and instructions of the carrier, the company or any other appropriate authority are full adhered to.
• Responsible for reporting all hazards and occurrences to the person-in-charge and for ensuring a written report is raised.
• Responsible for own safety and for ensuring the safety of the persons working with you.
• Responsible for complying with all procedures and guidelines published by Etihad and the customer airline.
• Responsible for only performing tasks that you have been trained for.
About Etihad Airport Services-Ground
Etihad Airport Services Ground is the sole ground operations handler at Zayed International Airport.
EASG handles a wide variety of ground functions at the capital’s international airport, from passenger check-in and boarding to baggage handling and aircraft services.
All operations are centered around its three main prerogatives: safety and security in all its functions, world class operations for all customer airlines through maximum efficiency and a world class customer experience for all visiting and transiting guests. #LI-DNI
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