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Job Summary Operate the forklift safely inside the workshop to support CORE workshop work and customer equipment handling. Move, position, load and unload heavy equipment, skids, baskets, frames, tools and materials as instructed. Maintain safe material flow in workshop bays, storage areas and loading points while protecting people, assets and customer property. Key Accountabilities Operate the forklift only when authorised, certified, fit to operate and aligned with workshop traffic, lifting and QHSE rules. Complete daily pre-use inspection and do not operate if a critical defect, unsafe load or unsafe area condition is identified. Move and position customer/ company equipment, skids, baskets, components and materials safely inside the workshop and loading areas. Confirm load weight, centre of gravity, rated capacity, route clearance, floor condition and need for banksman/ spotter before movement. Control speed, visibility, reversing, blind spots, pedestrian separation, overhead clearance and movements in confined workshop areas. Support truck loading/ unloading and customer job requirements only as instructed by the supervisor or authorised coordinator. Report incidents, near misses, equipment defects, unsafe loads, damaged pallets/ packing, route obstructions or asset damage immediately. Keep forklift, attachments and work areas clean, serviceable and ready. Comply with company policies, QHSE, housekeeping and supervisor instructions. Knowledge, Skills and Aptitude Educational Qualifications & Certifications: High school, technical institute or equivalent practical qualification preferred. Valid forklift/ heavy forklift operator certification or licence required before independent operation. Site induction, workshop traffic rules, emergency response, PPE and QHSE orientation required before operating in the workshop. Refresher training required after incident/ near miss, unsafe practice observation, equipment change or as defined by company/ site requirements. Knowledge: Knowledge of forklift operation, rated capacity, load centre, centre of gravity, stability triangle and safe travel practices. Awareness of workshop hazards including pedestrians, blind spots, confined areas, overhead obstructions, hydraulic leaks and uneven surfaces. Knowledge of daily inspection, defect escalation, exclusion zones, banksman/ spotter signals and safe customer asset handling. Technical and General Skills: Safe operation of forklift in workshop bays, storage areas and loading/ unloading zones. Ability to assess load stability, route clearance, fork/ attachment suitability and stop-work conditions. Ability to use banksman/ spotter communication, basic inspection records and incident/ defect reporting channels. Language Skills: Basic English communication skills preferred for safety instructions, equipment checks, signage and job coordination. Experience: Minimum 2-3 years of forklift operation experience preferred in industrial workshop, yard or warehouse environments. Experience moving oilfield, industrial or heavy equipment components is preferred. Previous experience operating large-capacity forklifts is preferred. Key Interactions Key Internal Contacts: Service & Repair Centre Manager / Workshop Supervisor.Workshop, Maintenance, Stores and QHSE Teams Purpose of Interaction: Receive daily movement priorities, lifting instructions, access restrictions and safety requirements.Coordinate equipment movement, loading/ unloading, housekeeping, inspection readiness and safe work areas. Key External Contacts: Customers / Customer Representatives.Suppliers / Transporters / Service Providers Purpose of Interaction: Support customer equipment handling only as instructed and ensure careful handling of customer assets.Support loading, unloading and movement coordination when materials, equipment or service vehicles arrive at the facility. Supervisor/ Manager: Service & Repair Centre Manager Direct Reports: NA