Maintenance Manager Job Sharjah area,UAE/Dubai,Automotive

The Maintenance Manager will be responsible for managing the technical maintenance and workshop function within XAD's Auto Division. The role will focus on vehicle inspection, diagnosis, repair planning, preventive maintenance, technician productivity, parts control, quality checks, workshop safety, and timely completion of maintenance jobs.

The Maintenance Manager will ensure that all workshop activities are technically sound, properly supervised, safely executed, commercially controlled, and aligned with customer commitments agreed by the service team.

Day-to-day task execution will be handled by the Maintenance Supervisor, technicians, helpers, and workshop support team.

Key Responsibilities

Workshop & Maintenance Management Manage daily workshop activities including inspections, diagnostics, repairs, servicing, testing, preventive maintenance, and final quality checks.

Technical Diagnosis & Repair Control Review diagnosis, repair recommendations, required parts, labour estimates, and technical solutions before work execution.

Job Allocation & Workshop Planning Allocate jobs to Maintenance Supervisors and technicians based on skill level, job urgency, workload, tools, and delivery commitments.

Quality Assurance Ensure completed jobs are inspected before release, repeat complaints are reduced, and repairs are completed as per required technical standards.

Technician Productivity Monitor technician productivity, attendance, job completion, idle time, discipline, and overall workshop efficiency.

Preventive Maintenance Planning Develop and monitor preventive maintenance schedules for company vehicles, customer vehicles, fleet customers, and service contract customers.

Parts & Material Control Validate spare parts requirements, control parts consumption, prevent wastage, and coordinate with procurement/stores for timely availability.

Tools, Equipment & Workshop Readiness Ensure workshop tools, equipment, diagnostic devices, lifts, safety equipment, and work areas are properly maintained and available.

HSE & Housekeeping Compliance Ensure workshop activities comply with safety standards, PPE requirements, housekeeping expectations, and company HSE procedures.

Technical Reporting & Escalation Report workshop performance, major technical issues, delays, rework, parts shortages, manpower gaps, and quality concerns to the Manager – Auto Division.

Required Experience

7+ years of experience in automotive maintenance, workshop operations, fleet maintenance, mechanical repairs, or technical service management.
Minimum 3 years in a workshop management, maintenance management, or technical supervisory role.
Strong experience in vehicle diagnosis, repair planning, preventive maintenance, quality control, and technician supervision.
UAE automotive workshop or fleet maintenance experience preferred.
Strong understanding of workshop workflow, tools, diagnostic systems, spare parts, repair methods, safety, and technical documentation.
Experience managing technicians, supervisors, helpers, subcontracted repair providers, and parts coordination.

Qualification

Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Automobile Technology, or related discipline preferred.
Technical certification in automotive maintenance, diagnostics, or workshop management will be an advantage.
Candidates with strong hands‑on workshop experience and proven technical leadership may also be considered.

Key Skills & Competencies

Automotive Maintenance
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Strong understanding of vehicle systems, servicing, repairs, diagnostics, and preventive maintenance.
Workshop Management
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Ability to manage daily workshop activities, manpower allocation, job priorities, and repair timelines.
Technical Diagnosis
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Ability to validate technical issues, repair methods, parts requirements, and quality standards.
Quality Control
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Ability to reduce rework, repeat complaints, poor workmanship, and unnecessary repairs.
Technician Supervision
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Ability to lead supervisors, technicians, helpers, and workshop support staff.
Parts Control
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Ability to control spare parts usage, wastage, ordering, and availability.
HSE Compliance
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Ability to enforce safe working…