Driver/Porter
Company
Qatar Airways
Location
Doha
Job Type
Full-time
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Job Description
About The Role:
Qatar Airways are pleased to announce an incredibly exciting opportunity to join our team as a Driver who will be responsible for transport and delivering stocks and staff to and from various QDF locations. When required they need to assist storekeepers in unloading goods from containers, arranging the stock picking locations and in doing timely stock delivery to various shop locations. It involves continuous physical movements. Workload also shall include any other jobs required for the warehouse operations as indicated by warehouse officer and supervisors on a time-to-time basis.
Operations:
• Safe and legal operation of the commercial motor vehicle, ensuring company assets is well protected and personal safety guidelines are always followed and all the necessary documentation regarding vehicle operation in airport environment is available.
• Timely delivery of stocks from warehouse to QDF locations and vice versa, including operate controls for loading and unloading of stocks.
• Stockpile the goods on the racks / pallet locations to maximise the utilisation of the available space. All goods must be handled with utmost care by ensuring no damage occurred
• Clean QDF Warehouse vehicles as scheduled and/or required, ensuring vehicles are safely and securely stored.
• Submit written incident reports on accidents involving drivers or company vehicles ensuring that all incidents are reported to the supervisors in a timely manner.
• Responsible for cleanliness of all the operational area and equipment in the warehouse.
Qualifications About you:
• Basic Literacy and Numeracy skills, English communication skills with Entry level roles – no prior job-related work experience
• Valid Qatari Light Vehicle driving License
• Ability to diplomatically interact with security and customs officials.
• Ability to schedule and prioritise workflow.
• Ability to work in a fast-passed environment Must be able to read and write English.
• Command of English language.
• Ability to lift / move / manoeuvre goods up to 1651bs.
• Ability to pull heavy carts of stock through the facility.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, lifting and reaching during entire length of the shift.
• Ability to drive vehicles for long hours.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions in the Middle East environment
Preferred:
• Must Have working knowledge of vehicle safety and control systems.
• Valid Qatari Heavy Vehicle driving License
• Prior experience in similar working environment
• Knowledge of Arabic Language.
Qatar Airways are pleased to announce an incredibly exciting opportunity to join our team as a Driver who will be responsible for transport and delivering stocks and staff to and from various QDF locations. When required they need to assist storekeepers in unloading goods from containers, arranging the stock picking locations and in doing timely stock delivery to various shop locations. It involves continuous physical movements. Workload also shall include any other jobs required for the warehouse operations as indicated by warehouse officer and supervisors on a time-to-time basis.
Operations:
• Safe and legal operation of the commercial motor vehicle, ensuring company assets is well protected and personal safety guidelines are always followed and all the necessary documentation regarding vehicle operation in airport environment is available.
• Timely delivery of stocks from warehouse to QDF locations and vice versa, including operate controls for loading and unloading of stocks.
• Stockpile the goods on the racks / pallet locations to maximise the utilisation of the available space. All goods must be handled with utmost care by ensuring no damage occurred
• Clean QDF Warehouse vehicles as scheduled and/or required, ensuring vehicles are safely and securely stored.
• Submit written incident reports on accidents involving drivers or company vehicles ensuring that all incidents are reported to the supervisors in a timely manner.
• Responsible for cleanliness of all the operational area and equipment in the warehouse.
Qualifications About you:
• Basic Literacy and Numeracy skills, English communication skills with Entry level roles – no prior job-related work experience
• Valid Qatari Light Vehicle driving License
• Ability to diplomatically interact with security and customs officials.
• Ability to schedule and prioritise workflow.
• Ability to work in a fast-passed environment Must be able to read and write English.
• Command of English language.
• Ability to lift / move / manoeuvre goods up to 1651bs.
• Ability to pull heavy carts of stock through the facility.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, lifting and reaching during entire length of the shift.
• Ability to drive vehicles for long hours.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions in the Middle East environment
Preferred:
• Must Have working knowledge of vehicle safety and control systems.
• Valid Qatari Heavy Vehicle driving License
• Prior experience in similar working environment
• Knowledge of Arabic Language.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Driver Jobs
What is the exact minimum wage and overtime rate for heavy vehicle drivers in Qatar as of January 2026?
The Ministry of Labour sets the minimum wage at 1,000 QAR per month plus 300 QAR food allowance and 500 QAR accommodation allowance for all drivers including heavy vehicle roles effective from 2021 and unchanged through 2026. Overtime must be paid at 1.25 times the hourly rate after 8 hours per day or 48 hours per week. Employers must deposit salaries into bank accounts by the 7th of each month.
Which specific visa and work permit steps are required for Indian drivers applying to Qatar jobs in 2026?
Indian drivers must obtain a Qatar work visa sponsored by the employer through the Ministry of Labour e-services portal before arrival, followed by medical fitness test and Qatar ID issuance within 90 days. The visa fee is 200 QAR and the process requires a valid passport, attested degree or experience certificate, and police clearance from India dated within 6 months. No self-sponsored driver visas are permitted.
How many years of experience and what education level are mandatory for light vehicle driver positions in Qatar?
Applicants need a minimum of 2 years documented driving experience in the past 5 years plus a valid home country driving licence converted to Qatar licence within 6 months of arrival. No formal education beyond secondary school is required but the employer must verify experience via attested documents submitted to the Ministry of Labour.
What exact documents must be uploaded for a driver job application through Qatar's official portal in 2026?
The Ministry of Labour requires upload of passport valid for at least 6 months, attested educational or experience certificates, recent passport photos, and a medical certificate from an approved centre. All documents must be in PDF format under 2 MB each and submitted via the employer’s account on the Mol e-services system before visa issuance.
