Senior Workshop Supervisor

The Senior Workshop Supervisor oversees all workshop operations, ensuring efficient maintenance and repair of light and heavy-duty vehicles and equipment. This role ensures high-quality service standards, optimal productivity, adherence to safety regulations, and timely availability of fleet and machinery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise workshop technicians, mechanics, electricians, and support staff.
• Plan, schedule, and prioritize maintenance and repair jobs for light and heavy-duty vehicles (e.g., cars, pickups, trucks, buses, construction equipment).
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues.
• Ensure preventive maintenance programs are executed on time.
• Oversee emergency breakdown repairs and mobile service teams.
• Monitor spare parts inventory and coordinate with procurement.
• Ensure proper use of tools, equipment, and workshop facilities.
• Review work orders, job cards, inspection forms, and maintenance reports.
• Maintain compliance with safety standards and workshop SOPs.
• Train, mentor, and evaluate workshop staff performance.
• Work closely with operations and fleet departments to plan equipment availability.
• Track KPIs: downtime, maintenance cost, job completion time, and equipment reliability.
• Ensure workshop cleanliness, organization, and professional environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Automotive Technology (or equivalent).
• 10-15 years work experience
• Ability to read technical manuals, schematics & diagnostic tools.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of safety standards and workshop best practices.
• Proficient in maintenance software / fleet management systems.
• Valid driver’s license for light and (preferably) heavy vehicles.
• Experience in [transportation / logistics / construction / heavy equipment rental / government fleet] environment.

Strong knowledge of:

• Light vehicles (cars, vans, pickups)
• Heavy equipment (trucks, buses, construction & industrial machinery)
• Engines, transmissions, hydraulics, electrical systems & diagnostics

Soft Skills

• Hands-on leadership and teamwork
• Strong troubleshooting and decision-making skills
• Time management and job prioritization
• Ability to work under pressure

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: AED10,000.00 - AED15,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• What is your current salary?
• What is your expected salary?
• Please indicate your total years of work experience.
• What is your current notice period, and when would you be available to join if selected?
• Please share your available dates and times for an interview.