Mechanical Technician I - FCT

About the role

Join one of the world’s largest food companies as a Mechanical Technician I in Abu Dhabi. You will be responsible for maintaining and repairing mechanical equipment within a high‑volume food manufacturing environment, ensuring safety, quality and continuous production.

Key responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve mechanical breakdowns in the assigned area.
• Maintain mechanical standards, controls and quality throughout operations.
• Coordinate with the maintenance team on continuous improvement projects.
• Handle chemical products safely and comply with all HSE requirements.
• Ensure GMP, 5S, food safety and food defense procedures are followed.
• Reduce mean time to repair (MTTR) by providing effective on‑line support.
• Log anomalies, complete maintenance notifications (M1, M2, M3) and confirm work orders.
• Report HSE hazards, incidents and participate in risk assessments.

Required profile

• Technical qualification (2‑year course) in Mechanical Trade or related field.
• Experience in mechanical maintenance within the food or FMCG industry.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Understanding of GMP, food safety, and sustainability practices.

Required skills

• Mechanical controls
• Drives
• Hydraulic systems
• Pneumatic systems
• Lubrication techniques