Job Description

Representative (Professional Driver) – Khalifa Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, UAE

The Khalifa Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology is seeking a reliable and professional Representative (Professional Driver) to provide safe, efficient, and courteous transportation services for its staff, visitors, and official guests in the United Arab Emirates.

The successful candidate will be responsible for transporting passengers to designated destinations, maintaining the assigned vehicle in good condition, following UAE traffic regulations, and supporting the Center’s daily transportation requirements.

Applicants must hold a valid UAE driving licence, possess a high school certificate or equivalent, and have at least two years of professional driving experience.

The position requires familiarity with UAE roads and locations, a clean driving record, punctuality, and professional communication skills.

Official Position Title: Representative
Functional Role: Professional Driver
Organisation: Khalifa Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology
Country: United Arab Emirates
Minimum Education: High school certificate or equivalent
Minimum Experience: 2 years of professional driving
Driving Licence: Valid UAE driving licence
Application Deadline: Open until filled

Position Overview

The Representative will provide transportation services for the Center’s employees, visitors, and official guests.

The role involves driving passengers to meetings, events, airports, official appointments, and other designated locations while maintaining high standards of road safety, punctuality, confidentiality, and professional conduct.

The successful candidate will also be responsible for routine vehicle inspections, basic maintenance monitoring, journey planning, and accurate transportation records.

This position requires a dependable individual who can represent the Center professionally when interacting with staff, visitors, and external guests.

Key Responsibilities

1. Staff and Guest Transportation

The successful candidate will:

• Safely transport employees, visitors, and official guests to and from designated locations.
• Drive staff members to meetings, events, airports, and official appointments as required.
• Provide reliable transportation in accordance with assigned schedules.
• Ensure passengers receive professional and courteous service.
• Represent the Center appropriately when interacting with official guests and visitors.

2. Road Safety and Traffic Compliance

Responsibilities include:

• Following all applicable UAE traffic laws and regulations.
• Observing relevant road safety procedures.
• Maintaining safe driving practices.
• Planning routes efficiently.
• Ensuring timely arrival at destinations.

3. Vehicle Maintenance and Inspection

The appointed candidate will:

• Keep the assigned vehicle clean, safe, and properly maintained.
• Conduct regular vehicle checks.
• Monitor fuel, tyres, oil, and other essential vehicle components.
• Identify potential maintenance issues.
• Promptly report vehicle faults, accidents, and maintenance requirements.

The role involves basic vehicle inspection and maintenance awareness; it is not advertised as a vehicle mechanic position.

4. Transportation Records and Documentation

The Representative will maintain accurate records relating to:

• Official trips
• Vehicle mileage
• Fuel consumption
• Vehicle maintenance

These records support the effective management of the Center’s transportation activities.

5. Route Planning and Scheduling

The successful candidate will:

• Plan efficient routes to designated destinations.
• Use knowledge of UAE roads and locations to support timely transportation.
• Coordinate travel requirements according to assigned schedules.
• Respond to transportation needs as directed by the supervisor.

6. Professional Conduct and Passenger Assistance

Responsibilities include:

• Maintaining professional and courteous communication.
• Respecting confidentiality when transporting staff and official guests.
• Assisting with loading and unloading documents, equipment, or other items when required.
• Demonstrating punctuality, reliability, and responsible conduct.

7. Additional Transportation Duties

The successful candidate may be required to perform other transportation-related duties assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements

1. Valid UAE Driving Licence

Applicants must possess a valid UAE driving licence.

The advertisement does not specify a particular vehicle category or licence class.

2. Educational Qualification

Candidates must hold:

• A high school certificate; or
• An equivalent qualification.

A university degree is not required.

3. Professional Driving Experience

Applicants must have at least two years of professional driving experience.

The advertisement does not specify a particular industry or type of employer for this experience.

4. Knowledge of UAE Roads

Candidates must demonstrate good knowledge of UAE roads, routes, and locations.

5. Clean Driving Record

Applicants must have a clean driving record and demonstrate responsible driving practices.

6. Communication and Professional Conduct

Candidates must demonstrate:

• Good communication skills.
• Reliability.
• Punctuality.
• Professional behaviour.
• A responsible approach to assigned duties.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

The Center identifies the following additional qualities and capabilities:

• Previous experience as a professional driver.
• Good knowledge of UAE roads, routes, and locations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reliability, punctuality, and responsibility.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional conduct.
• Knowledge of vehicle safety and basic maintenance.
• Flexibility to work different hours when required.

Several preferred criteria overlap with the mandatory requirements. They are retained here without suggesting that the minimum driving experience or UAE licence is optional.

Expected Professional Competencies

The successful candidate should be able to:

• Drive safely and responsibly.
• Follow transportation schedules and instructions.
• Communicate professionally with passengers.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Conduct basic vehicle safety checks.
• Recognise and report vehicle maintenance needs.
• Maintain accurate transportation records.
• Work flexible hours when required.
• Handle multiple transportation assignments responsibly.

Salary and Employment Conditions

The original advertisement does not specify:

• Salary or allowances.
• Employment type or contract duration.
• Standard working hours.
• Overtime arrangements.
• Accommodation or transportation benefits.
• Visa sponsorship or other employment benefits.

Applicants should refer to the employer’s official recruitment information for these details.

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled

The vacancy does not specify a fixed closing date.

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their applications while recruitment remains open.

How to Apply

Candidates should apply through the official recruitment channel associated with the Khalifa Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology vacancy.

The supplied advertisement does not include a direct application link, recruitment email address, or required application-document list.

Applicants should follow the instructions on the original employer vacancy page.

Job Summary

Field	Details
Organisation	Khalifa Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology
Official Job Title	Representative
Functional Position	Professional Driver
Job Category	Professional / Transportation Support
Country	United Arab Emirates
City / Work Location	Not specified
Minimum Education	High school certificate or equivalent
Driving Licence	Valid UAE driving licence
Minimum Experience	2 years of professional driving
Driving Record	Clean driving record required
Geographical Knowledge	Good knowledge of UAE roads, routes, and locations
Main Responsibilities	Staff and guest transportation, route planning, vehicle inspection, maintenance reporting, recordkeeping
Passenger Services	Transport employees, visitors, and official guests
Vehicle Responsibilities	Routine safety checks, cleanliness, maintenance monitoring
Documentation	Trip, mileage, fuel consumption, and maintenance records
Communication Skills	Good communication and interpersonal skills
Professional Attributes	Reliability, punctuality, responsibility, confidentiality
Working Hours	Flexibility required when necessary; standard hours not specified
Employment Type	Not specified
Salary and Benefits	Not specified
Application Method	Not provided in source
Application Deadline	Open until filled