Equipment Operators

Equipment Operator UAE

Job Purpose

Operate a variety of heavy or specialized machineryincluding forklifts excavators loaders cranes cherry pickers or ground support equipment (GSE)to support operations across sectors such as construction aviation energy and maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

• Machine Operation & Handling
  Safely operate heavy equipment like excavators loaders bulldozers cranes forklifts or cherry pickers to perform tasks such as loading/unloading material handling excavation or supporting aircraft operations .

• Safety & Compliance
  Adhere to safety protocols environmental guidelines and relevant standards. For airport roles this includes compliance with IATA ISO ISAGO or ISAGO GDP/CEIV standards .

• Pre and PostOperation Checks
  Conduct inspections (fluid levels brakes hydraulics etc.) before and after machinery use. Clean equipment and report any defects or maintenance needs promptly .

• Supporting Operations
  In aviation: load/unload baggage & cargo marshal equipment around aircraft manage ULDs trolleys and staging .
  In utilities or construction: assist with grading excavation material movement or streetlight maintenance using elevated platforms .

• Record Keeping & Communication
  Maintain logs for usage maintenance fuel levels and incidents. Communicate effectively with supervisors or site teams and participate in safety briefings or toolbox talks

Qualifications & Requirements

• Educational Background
  High school diploma or equivalent; Technical qualifications are a plus especially for specialized equipment roles .

• Licenses & Certifications
  Valid UAE operators or driving license relevant to the equipment (e.g. forklift heavy vehicle crane boom lift).
  Sector-specific certifications may be required: IPAF for boom lifts GSE training for aviation roles

• Experience
  3-7 years for technical field or energy-sector equipment handling

• Technical Skills
  Proficiency in operating and troubleshooting machinery basic mechanical maintenance manual reading and understanding safety policies.

• Soft Skills
  Strong situational awareness communication reliability teamwork and attention to detail.

  Note: We thank all applicants for their interest however only those candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted.