We are hiring a Dispatcher in the United Arab Emirates, responsible for planning and coordinating daily truck movements to ensure petroleum product deliveries are completed safely and on time. The primary focus of this role is coordinating truck drivers on delivery trips, liaising with suppliers for truck loading and clients for discharge, and working with terminal operators to keep loading and discharging running smoothly, on a 12-hour shift basis.
About the Role
Core Function: Planning and coordinating daily truck movements for petroleum product deliveries
Fleet Scope: Manages fleet upkeep, compliance, RTA vehicle renewals, and traffic fines
Product Handling: Coordinates receipt, storage, and dispatch of diesel, gasoil, and other petroleum products
Shift Structure: 12-hour shift basis, which may include day and night rotations
Career Opportunity in UAE Fuel Distribution & Logistics
Strategic Location: United Arab Emirates — a major hub for petroleum distribution and logistics
Cross-Functional Coordination: Works with drivers, terminal operators, suppliers, and clients daily
Compliance Focus: Strong emphasis on HSE standards, RTA compliance, and safe operations
Career Growth: Build a specialized career in fuel distribution dispatch and terminal operations
 Position Overview
This Dispatcher role involves planning daily delivery trips, assigning trucks and drivers, and coordinating with drivers before, during, and after each trip to ensure on-time deliveries. You will coordinate terminal loading and discharge, manage fleet maintenance and vehicle compliance with the RTA, support inventory and stock coordination, and promote HSE policies and safe operating procedures across fleet and yard activities.
Why This Role Matters:Â As Dispatcher in fuel distribution and terminal operations, you play a critical role in keeping petroleum deliveries safe, timely, and compliant across the UAE, gain hands-on expertise coordinating tanker fleets, terminal loading, and RTA vehicle compliance, build strong cross-functional coordination skills working with drivers, suppliers, and terminal operators, take ownership of HSE standards across fleet and yard operations, and grow within the high-demand oil and gas logistics sector.
Key Responsibilities
Trip Planning & Driver Coordination
- Plan daily delivery trips and assign trucks and drivers according to the delivery schedule
- Coordinate with truck drivers before, during, and after each trip to ensure on-time deliveries
- Coordinate with suppliers for loading appointments and clients for discharge arrangements
- Calculate, verify, and process driver trip allowances accurately based on completed trips
Terminal Loading & Fleet Compliance
- Coordinate with terminal operators for loading and discharging of trucks
- Schedule truck arrivals at the terminal and allocate loading slots based on operational requirements
- Coordinate with the mechanic to schedule truck repairs and preventive maintenance
- Manage truck registration renewals with the RTA and ensure documents and permits remain valid
- Monitor traffic fines and follow up corrective action with drivers concerned
Inventory, HSE & Team Coordination
- Support tank gauging, inventory reconciliation, and stock movement verification
- Follow and promote company HSE policies and safe operating procedures across fleet and yard activities
- Participate in toolbox talks and safety briefings, ensuring proper PPE usage
- Coordinate and monitor daily activities of truck drivers, guiding on trip procedures and documentation
- Prepare daily trip, delivery, stock, and shift handover reports
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Transport Management, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline
Experience Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of experience in fuel distribution, terminal, depot, or petroleum transport operations
- Minimum 2 years of experience as a dispatcher or fleet coordinator
- 3+ years of experience in distribution and 3+ years of Oil and Gas experience
- Experience coordinating tanker fleets and delivery schedules strongly preferred
Essential Skills
- Strong knowledge of fuel distribution, fleet dispatch, and terminal operations
- Experience with tanker loading/unloading scheduling and delivery planning
- Strong knowledge of HSE standards related to petroleum operations and road transport
- Excellent planning, communication, and problem-solving abilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and operational reporting
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, outdoor terminal environment across 12-hour shifts
About Dispatcher Careers in Fuel Distribution
This Dispatcher role operates on a 12-hour shift schedule, based in the terminal yard and transport office with regular field coordination, and may include day and night rotations, weekend duties, and emergency call-outs depending on operational needs. Dispatchers play a central role in ensuring safe, timely petroleum product deliveries across the UAE, coordinating closely with drivers, terminal operators, suppliers, and clients while managing fleet compliance and HSE standards.
Career Excellence: Coordinate safe, efficient petroleum deliveries as a Dispatcher within the UAE’s fuel distribution sector.
Who Should Apply?
- Experienced Dispatchers:Â With 2+ years coordinating drivers or fleet operations
- Fuel Distribution Professionals:Â With 5+ years in petroleum transport or terminal operations
- Fleet & Vehicle Compliance Coordinators:Â Familiar with RTA vehicle renewal requirements
- Oil & Gas Logistics Specialists:Â With 3+ years in the oil and gas sector
- HSE-Focused Coordinators:Â Comfortable managing safety standards across fleet and yard operations
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