Workshop Manager

Role purpose

Maintenance and operations

• Maximize fleet availability and maintain equipment according to OEM recommendations.
• Manage preventive services and breakdown repairs for earthmoving equipment and commercial portable compactors.
• Digitize workshop operations and implement paperless reporting.
• Maintain preventive maintenance routines, inspect equipment, and monitor schedules through SAP.
• Oversee preventive and corrective repairs and develop maintenance procedures and solutions.
• Reduce equipment downtime and support recycling and Tandeef project operations.
• Coordinate vendors, service providers, operations, finance, dispatchers, coordinators, and supervisors on maintenance workflow and fleet priorities.
• Address equipment neglect, misuse, or accidents and document operator training and monitoring.

People, safety, and resources

• Train equipment operators and identify team members for further professional training.
• Ensure workshop work quality, team health and safety, and environmental practices meet ISO standards.
• Ensure resources are available within budget and initiate orders for parts, equipment, tools, and materials.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, or annual reports for budgeting and forecasting as requested.
• Monitor expenses and control the maintenance budget.
• Conduct technical negotiations to achieve quality and cost-effectiveness.

Experience and qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 18 years' experience in construction-equipment fleet or heavy-duty maintenance.
• Experience with service procedures and techniques for Caterpillar, Komatsu, Hyundai, Case, JCB, and Bobcat brands.
• At least 5 years of workshop management experience and 10 years of UAE experience.
• UAE driving licence is preferred.

Knowledge and skills

• Solid technical experience in construction-equipment maintenance and knowledge of local construction-equipment brands and agencies.
• Local aftermarket vendor knowledge is an advantage.
• Good communication, data-entry, administrative, and team-management skills.
• English is required; MS Office skills are listed.