Technician - Material Handling

Job Summary

Technician – Material Handling – Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This role supports the Select Auto – Hangcha Dubai service team by maintaining material handling equipment reliability, reducing repeat repairs, improving customer uptime, and ensuring strong first‑time‑fix repairs. The role is suited for a hands‑on technician comfortable in workshop and field environments.

Job Details

Industry: Material Handling
Function: Equipment Install‑Maintain‑Repair
Salary: 5,000-8,000 AED
Job Type: Full‑time

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical and electrical repairs on material handling equipment in the workshop and at customer sites.
• Diagnose equipment faults accurately and recommend practical repair solutions.
• Perform troubleshooting on forklifts, industrial handling equipment, components, electrical circuits, and mechanical systems.
• Complete servicing, repairs, and component overhauls in line with technical standards and customer requirements.
• Reduce repeat repairs by applying a strong right‑first‑time approach to every job.
• Inspect equipment during servicing to identify potential failures before they become major issues.
• Follow service manuals, technical checklists, repair procedures, and standard operating practices.
• Maintain high productivity while ensuring workmanship quality and repair accuracy.
• Communicate clearly with the Service Supervisor regarding job progress, repair findings, parts requirements, and completion status.
• Support field service calls when equipment needs attention at customer locations across the UAE.
• Carry out workshop repairs with proper use of tools, diagnostic methods, safety practices, and technical instructions.
• Maintain clean and safe working practices during all repair and maintenance activities.
• Record repair actions, inspection findings, service details, and job updates accurately.
• Escalate complex technical issues when additional guidance, parts, or specialist support is required.
• Support customer satisfaction by delivering reliable repairs, professional conduct, and efficient service response.
• Work with team members to improve service quality, equipment uptime, and workshop productivity.
• Use technical knowledge to support continuous improvement in maintenance methods, fault diagnosis, and repair turnaround time.

Ideal Profile

• Trade certificate or diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Automobile Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience working on material handling equipment.
• Experience with Hangcha equipment is preferred.
• Proven ability to independently carry out servicing, repairs, diagnostics, and component overhauls.
• Strong hands‑on knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems used in forklifts and industrial handling equipment.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills with the ability to identify root causes and complete effective repairs.
• Comfortable working in both workshop and field service environments.
• Able to follow technical manuals, service checklists, repair instructions, and SOPs accurately.
• Strong focus on safety, repair quality, productivity, and first‑time fix performance.
• Valid UAE manual driving license is mandatory.
• Good communication skills in English are required.
• Arabic communication skills will be an advantage.
• Customer‑focused attitude with the ability to represent the service team professionally during field visits.
• Strong attention to detail when inspecting equipment, recording work, and completing service documentation.

Skills Set

• Material handling equipment repair
• Forklift maintenance
• Hangcha equipment servicing
• Mechanical troubleshooting
• Electrical troubleshooting
• Equipment diagnostics
• Component overhaul
• Workshop service
• Field service support
• Preventive maintenance
• Corrective maintenance
• Fault diagnosis
• First‑time fix
• Service manual reading
• Technical checklist compliance
• SOP compliance
• Equipment inspection
• Mechanical systems
• Electrical systems
• Hydraulic system awareness
• Repair documentation
• Customer site support
• Service supervisor coordination
• Tool handling
• Safety practices
• UAE manual driving license
• English communication
• Arabic communication advantage