Junior Mechanic – Cranes and Heavy Equipment

About the role

Aertssen Machinery Services, part of the Belgian Aertssen Group, is hiring a Junior Mechanic in Qatar. The company operates in Heavy Lifting and Earthmoving and has offices in the UAE, Qatar and KSA. The role supports senior mechanics in maintaining mobile and crawler cranes and heavy industrial equipment.

Key responsibilities

• Assist senior mechanics in diagnosing faults, troubleshooting, inspection, repair and corrective actions on mobile and crawler cranes.
• Ensure proper collection and disposal of hazardous waste generated during maintenance.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical issues related to motors, pumps, hydraulics and other systems.
• Operate and maintain simple and complex heavy industrial equipment.
• Maintain personal tools, keeping an up-to-date documented list, service records and work orders or reports.
• Manage time to complete work orders within deadlines and work flexibly across all shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Take part in training programmes assigned by the supervisor and follow HSE procedures and company and client regulations.

Required profile

• High school diploma or technical certification in mechanical or automotive technology.
• 2-5 years of experience in mechanical or maintenance of heavy equipment or cranes.
• Ability to follow instructions and work under supervision; good physical condition and manual dexterity.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving ability and willingness to learn.

Required skills

• Basic knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems.
• Experience with cranes and heavy equipment maintenance.

To apply, send your CV and a tailored cover letter by email.