Machinery Operator

ENGIE COFELY ENERGY SERVICES LLC; Dubai; On-site; AED 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Cherry Picker Operator, where your skills in operating hydraulic lifting platforms will play a crucial role in maintaining streetlighting and electrical infrastructure. This position involves ensuring safety during operations, conducting daily machinery inspections, and coordinating with technicians. With a commitment to providing top-tier facility management services across the Middle East, this innovative firm values the contributions of its employees and offers a dynamic work environment. If you have a passion for safety and machinery operation, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in machinery operation, preferably in FM/streetlighting.
• Valid UAE driving license and boom-lift certification required.

Responsibilities

• Operate cherry picker trucks for maintenance of streetlighting.
• Conduct daily inspections of machinery and ensure safety compliance.
• Maintain records of vehicle usage and assist in night maintenance.

Skills

Hydraulic lifting platforms operation

Safe working load awareness

Coordination with lighting technicians

Electrical safety understanding

Map reading and route-following

Education

Valid UAE driving license for heavy vehicle

Boom-lift certification

3-5 years machinery operation experience

IPAF certification

Job description

Operate elevated work platforms (Cherry Pickers) and other mechanical access equipment to support maintenance activities on streetlighting and elevated electrical infrastructure.

Ensure safe lifting, positioning, and assistance during lamp replacement, fixture repairs, and cable terminations.

Key responsibilities:

1. Operate cherry picker trucks to assist electricians in reaching elevated poles and fixtures.
2. Conduct daily inspection of machinery (oil, brakes, tires, hydraulics, safety restraints).
3. Position and stabilize vehicle at designated work locations using outriggers.
4. Ensure proper harness usage and compliance with fall protection procedures.
5. Communicate with spotters or technicians during lifting operations.
6. Report mechanical issues, fuel levels, or unusual equipment behavior.
7. Maintain records of vehicle usage, fuel logs, and service checklists.
8. Follow route maps for planned streetlight works and assist in night maintenance if needed.
9. Comply with traffic management and temporary signage placement requirements.

Desired Candidate Profile

Qualification:

• Valid UAE driving license for heavy vehicle with boom-lift certification.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in machinery operation (preferably in FM/streetlighting).
• IPAF (or equivalent) certification preferred.

Skills:

• Proficiency in operating hydraulic lifting platforms (cherry picker, boom lift).
• Awareness of safe working load (SWL), tilt sensors, and fall arrest equipment.
• Coordination with lighting technicians and safe positioning of bucket arm.
• Basic understanding of electrical safety while working near live fixtures.
• Map reading and route-following ability.

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Cofely Besix facility management was founded in 2008 as a joint venture between Cofely Services GDF Suez and the Besix Group. The combined strengths of these two companies enable us to deliver first-class integrated facility management services, with all tasks completed in-house. Operating across the Middle East, we provide a full range of facilities management services to single and multi-site portfolios of all sizes. Our success is rooted in understanding that the buildings we manage are ultimately about the people who use them. We strive to deliver bespoke, harmonized solutions that support our clients’ activities, reduce costs, and add value to their operations.

ENGIE COFELY ENERGY SERVICES LLC

Contact: Caroline Hill - HR Manager

Office 304, Sheikha Jameela Tower, 3rd Floor, PO Box 43139 Abu Dhabi, UAE