Small Engine & Equipment Mechanic

About the role

Aljudaimi Equipment Co. is looking for a skilled Small Engine & Equipment Mechanic for its After-Sales & Service department in the Shuwaikh Industrial Area, Kuwait. The position is full-time and based in an indoor workshop, where the mechanic inspects, diagnoses, maintains and repairs small gasoline and diesel engines and agricultural, gardening, construction and industrial equipment.

Key responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair small 2-stroke and 4-stroke gasoline and diesel engines, and service portable generators, water pumps, pressure washers and other engine-powered equipment.
• Maintain and repair chainsaws, brush cutters, hedge trimmers, lawnmowers and other gardening equipment, as well as light construction and industrial machinery such as compactors.
• Perform engine overhauls, component replacements and preventive maintenance.
• Identify mechanical, fuel, ignition, cooling and basic electrical faults, and use diagnostic tools and measuring instruments to find the root cause of failures.
• Carry out equipment inspections and pre-delivery checks, test repaired equipment, and keep accurate records of inspections, repairs, spare parts and working hours.
• Coordinate with the Spare Parts Department on spare parts, maintain workshop tools and areas, and follow manufacturer service manuals and safety standards.
• Verify that repairs meet quality standards and report recurring failures to the Service Manager.

Required profile

• Minimum 3 years of practical experience repairing small engines and engine-powered equipment.
• Good knowledge of 2-stroke and 4-stroke gasoline engines; small diesel engine experience is an advantage.
• Experience servicing generators, water pumps, gardening equipment or light construction machinery.
• Ability to read technical manuals and spare parts diagrams, and familiarity with workshop tools and diagnostic equipment.
• Basic English communication skills; a technical diploma or vocational training in mechanical engineering or automotive technology is preferred.
• Valid Kuwaiti driving licence.

Required skills

• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and ability to work independently.
• Attention to detail, good time management and willingness to learn new equipment technologies.