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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Desired Candidate Profile

• 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.