Forklift Operator (Valid UAE License)

Black & Grey HR; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 78,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive Salary Benefits

Job summary

Black & Grey HR is seeking a Forklift Operator to join our client’s operations team in Abu Dhabi on a permanent shore-based basis. You will be responsible for moving, loading, unloading and positioning materials and equipment safely at yards, warehouses, jetty and vessels.

The role requires strict adherence to lifting procedures, HSE requirements and safe forklift operating practices, with daily inspections and coordination with diverse teams to ensure smooth logistics and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Valid UAE Forklift Operator License or recognized forklift certification.
• Diploma or trade certification preferred.
• Min 5 years of experience with recognized forklift certification.
• Experience operating forklifts in warehouse yard, logistics, marine/offshore, or industrial environments.
• Good understanding of forklift safety, load capacity, load center, and safe material handling.
• Ability to work safely around cranes, riggers, trucks and heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts to move equipment, pipes, pallets, tools, containers and other materials.
• Load and unload trucks at yard or warehouse.
• Move equipment between warehouse, workshop, yard, jetty and project staging areas.
• Position heavy equipment accurately for lifting or transportation.
• Inspect forklift daily for safety and functionality.
• Report damage or unsafe conditions to supervisor.
• Coordinate with storekeepers, riggers, logistics personnel and project teams.

Skills

Forklift operation

Load handling

Safety procedures

HSE awareness

Communication

Education

Trade certificate or Higher Secondary School

Job description

Black & Grey HR is seeking a Forklift Operator to join our clients operations team on a permanent shore-based basis in Abu Dhabi. You will be responsible for mainly about moving loading unloading and positioning materials and equipment safely at the companys yard warehouse jetty and vessels. The role requires strict adherence to lifting procedures HSE requirements and safe forklift operating practices.

Responsibilities

• Operating forklifts to move equipment pipes pallets tools spare parts containers and other materials.
• Loading and unloading trucks at the yard or warehouse.
• Moving equipment between warehouse workshop yard jetty and project staging areas.
• Positioning heavy equipment accurately for lifting or transportation.
• Checking the weight dimensions load center and stability before moving a load.
• Performing daily forklift inspections before operating the machine.
• Checking tires forks hydraulics brakes lights horn seat belt warning alarms etc.
• Reporting any damage malfunction or unsafe condition to the supervisor.
• Keeping the yard and storage areas clean and organized.
• Following HSE procedures PPE requirements toolbox talks risk assessments and Permit-to-Work requirements were applicable.
• Coordinating with storekeepers riggers logistics personnel vessel crew and project teams.

Requirements

• Valid UAE Forklift Operator License.
• Diploma or any Trade certification preferred.
• Min 5 years of experience with recognized forklift certification.
• Proven experience operating forklifts in warehouse yard logistics marine offshore or industrial environments.
• Good understanding of forklift safety load capacity load center and safe material handling.
• Ability to work safely around cranes riggers trucks and heavy equipment.
• Good communication and coordination skills with banks men/signalers and operational teams.
• Basic understanding of HSE requirements and lifting procedures.
• Good housekeeping and organizational skills.
• Physically fit safety-conscious and aware of surrounding activities.
• Ability to follow instructions procedures and safe lifting practices.

Benefits

Attractive Salary Benefits

Required Skills

• Valid UAE Forklift Operator License or recognized forklift certification.
• Proven experience operating forklifts in warehouse yard logistics marine offshore or industrial environments.
• Good understanding of forklift safety load capacity load center and safe material handling.
• Ability to work safely around cranes riggers trucks and heavy equipment.
• Good communication and coordination skills with banks men/signalers and operational teams.
• Basic understanding of HSE requirements and lifting procedures.
• Good housekeeping and organizational skills.
• Physically fit safety-conscious and aware of surrounding activities.
• Ability to follow instructions procedures and safe lifting practices.

Required Education

• Trade certificate or Higher Secondary School