Equipment Operators

One of our clients who is in the Construction Industry is seeking a qualified Equipment Operator to join their team in Middle East

Location: UAE/ Middle East

Years of Experience: 5years

Notice Period: Immediate joiners or a maximum one-month notice period.

Applicants are requested to apply with their updated resumes and then click the following link to update their details to speed up the process of recruitment.

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 .