About the Role

Qatar Aircraft Catering Company is seeking a skilled Equipment Operator to manage the operation of both light & heavy vehicles, including catering high loaders. In this role, you will be responsible for the timely loading & offloading of flights according to assigned schedules.

As an Equipment Operator, you will ensure safe, punctual delivery to our customers in strict accordance with established SOPs and timelines. You are expected to maintain the highest standards of safety and comply with all company vehicle regulations at all times.

Operational Accountabilities

• On-time dispatching of allocated flights as per the Airline specifications/galley loading plan (GLP) and Food Safety Standards.
• Responsible for following speed limits and for wearing a safety belt whenever driving light/heavy vehicles at Airside/Landside.
• Responsible for correctly and safely aligning the High Loader to the Aircraft or to the Unit Docks.
• Following the safety measures of placing cones and chocks when aligned to an aircraft.
• Responsible for checking and safeguarding the duty Tablet/Radio/Mobile/PersonaI Protective Equipment.
• Responsible for completing the driver movement sheet on every shift.
• Responsible for keeping the driver cabin clean and free from foreign object Debris (FOD) and food products.
• Checking and reporting vehicle damage/defects on time to the shift in charge.
• Responsible for loading and off-loading catering safely and as per customer specifications.
• Responsible for appropriate handover and sign-off for light/heavy vehicles to shift in charge.
• Responsible for informing Transport for vehicle re-fueling before sign-out.
• Appropriate loading and off-loading of Charter/AmiriNlP/Private aircraft.
• Adherence to Ramp Safety and Marshalling of High-Loader while performing duties Airside/Landside.
• Provide prompt information and updates to Transport Duty Supervisor for their immediate action/decision.
• Prepare clear and detailed reports with facts & figures in case of Flight Delays/Accident/incident.
• Co-ordinate with all concerned senior on duty inside and outside the Organization in case of any emergency. To always abide by company, Local Authority and Airport processes, procedures and regulations at all times.
• Perform other department duties related to his/her Position as directed b the Head of the Department

Qualifications – External

About you:

• Must have at least a High School Qualification with a minimum 1 year of job-related experience.
• Should have experience in operating airline catering high-loader or hi-lift trucks or equivalent GSE (e.g., ambulift, belt loader, loaders/transporters).
• Must possess a home country trailer license or heavy-goods vehicle license.
• Familiar with airside/ramp safety.
• Ideally with experience in operating hydraulic vehicles
• Must have good communication in the English language (spoken & written)