Enter a job title or keyword

Equipment Operators

Arbete Careers

Job Location:

Sharjah - UAE

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 10 June 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 8 September 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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.

Key Skills

New Equipment
Equipment Performance
Parts Inventory
personal protective
Semiconductor
Project Management
Process Control
Equipment Design
Equipment Issues
Equipments inspection
Mechanical Equipment
Maintenance Activities
Visual Inspections
Data Analysis
Air Compressors

Apply Now

About Company

Arbete Careers

We are a full-service recruitment firm that offers much more than recruitment. By combining cutting-edge recruitment technology and algorithms, with best-in-class customer service, we are ready to handle the entire recruitment functions for you

View Profile View Profile

AI AutoApply

Apply to 100+ jobs with one click