TELEHANDLER OPERATOR - UAE

Location: UAE
Type: Full-Time

Company Presentation

Aertssen Machinery Services is proudly part of the Aertssen Group, a family-owned company based in Belgium with over 60 years of history. Over the past 15 years, with our state-of-the-art machinery, we have established a reputable presence in the Middle East, with offices in UAE, Qatar and KSA. We operate in two divisions: Heavy Lifting & Earthmoving, ensuring the execution of a wide range of diverse projects on daily basis. Our advanced fleet of high-tech machinery, combined with our nine hundred specialized employees, empowers us to consistently deliver customer-centric service. Our employees are invaluable to us. After all, it's the synergy between our passionate team and our machinery that drives our daily excellence in everything we do.

At Aertssen Machinery Services, our mission is to live up to the promise made in our slogan every day: People, power, and passion to build on.

We are seeking an experienced Telehandler Operator to join our operations team. This role involves operating telehandlers to support large-scale excavation, material transport, site prep, and civil construction projects. The successful candidate will play a critical role in supporting earthmoving crews by transporting heavy materials and equipment safely and efficiently across varied terrain.

Equipment Operation in Workshop, Warehouse & Earthmoving sites:

• Operating telehandlers using attachments such as buckets, forks, jibs and grabs to carry out specific tasks.
• Assist for loading and unloading materials such as pallets, tools, and heavy machinery parts.
• Assist in removing and installing heavy parts to ensures safe handling, precise placement during machine dis/assembly.
• Assist in lifting, transporting, and positioning materials in workshop, warehouse, and earthmoving sites.
• Conduct visual and functional pre-start inspections of equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety.
• Monitor and maintain fuel, oil, and fluid levels.

Site and Material Handling:

• Assist with site logistics and movement of earthworks, construction materials, and equipment.
• Work collaboratively with site supervisors, riggers, dogmen, and other operators to ensure safe and efficient workflows.
• Load and unload materials from trucks and transport to designated areas.
• Assist with setup and pack-down of site areas and temporary structures.

Safety and Compliance:

• Adhere to company safety policies, procedures, and industry regulations.
• Maintain awareness of surroundings to ensure the safety of personnel, vehicles, and structures.
• Participate in toolbox talks, risk assessments, and safety drills.
• Report to supervisor, safety officer any hazards, near misses, and incidents promptly.

Maintenance, Housekeeping & Documentation:

• Perform basic maintenance and housekeeping of the telehandler.
• Complete logbooks, maintenance records, and shift reports accurately.
• Ensure with valid documents both operator and machine prior operating.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area to reduce risk and ensure productivity.
• Notify supervisors of any defects, faults, or maintenance needs beyond operator capability.

• Valid telehandler/forklift operator certification
• Minimum 2 years of experience operating a telehandler in civil or earthmoving environments.
• Sound understanding of safe load handling, rigging basics, and telehandler maintenance procedures.
• Familiarity with site operations and basic earthmoving equipment handling.
• Ability to read and interpret site plans, lift charts, or instructions from supervisors.

We offer you the opportunity to join an internationally growing company. As part of our dynamic team, you will contribute to and benefit from our ongoing expansion and global reach. You'll work in a supportive, family-oriented environment where your contributions truly matter. Additionally, you'll enjoy long-term career growth opportunities in an expanding organization.