General Technician – Forklifts & Heavy Equipment

Role Overview

Kanoo Machinery is looking for a highly experienced General Technician Forklifts Heavy Equipment to join our service team in Abu Dhabi. The position is responsible for independently diagnosing troubleshooting maintaining and repairing a variety of heavy equipment with particular focus on Hyster Forklifts Komatsu Forklifts engine overhauls and hydraulic systems. The role requires strong electrical and hydraulic troubleshooting capabilities technical diagram-reading skills and the ability to deliver high-quality repairs within allocated timelines.

• Independently diagnose troubleshoot maintain and repair Hyster Forklifts Komatsu Forklifts engines hydraulic systems and related heavy equipment
• Diagnose electrical and hydraulic issues by checking machine error fault codes inspecting wiring harnesses connectors and electrical circuits and verifying hydraulic fluid and pressure levels
• Perform engine overhauls and hydraulic repairs and troubleshooting
• Read and interpret electrical and hydraulic diagrams schematics technical manuals and equipment documentation
• Carry out preventive and breakdown maintenance and repairs to high technical standards
• Correctly identify required spare parts from technical manuals and provide accurate information for parts ordering
• Conduct a full functional test after completing repairs to ensure equipment is operating correctly and safely
• Complete assigned jobs within allocated labour hours and timelines while minimizing rework and customer complaints
• Maintain safe working practices and comply fully with HSE policies and applicable regulations
• Communicate professionally with customers and provide clear updates to the Workshop Supervisor

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on maintenance experience with Hyster and/or Komatsu forklifts, heavy equipment, engine overhauls, and hydraulic repairs.
• Strong knowledge of electrical and hydraulic troubleshooting and fault diagnosis.
• Ability to check and interpret equipment error codes and diagnose issues through wiring harness inspection, electrical testing, and hydraulic pressure/fluid checks.
• Strong ability to read and understand electrical and hydraulic diagrams/schematics.
• Ability to work independently and unsupervised across a variety of equipment.
• Good written and verbal English communication skills.
• Reliable, safety-conscious, technically competent, and willing to continuously learn and develop.
• Technical education/qualification in a relevant mechanical/electrical or heavy-equipment discipline.