About noon
We’re building an ecosystem of digital products and services that power everyday life across the Middle East—fast, scalable, and deeply customer-centric. Our mission is to deliver to every door every day. We want to redefine what technology can do in this region, and we’re looking for an Assistant Manager - Operations Excellence who can help us move even faster.
Noon’s fastest hyper-local delivery platform, Noon Minutes, offers a localized assortment of FMCG & grocery products with delivery within 15-minutes. Currently live across the UAE and Saudi Arabia, offering thousands of products to customers in record time.
noon’s mission: Every door, every day.
1. Operations & Maintenance
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Oversee day-to-day operations of cold rooms, freezers, chillers, HVAC systems, electrical panels, and power distribution.
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Ensure temperature control systems are functioning efficiently to maintain required storage conditions.
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Develop and implement preventive and corrective maintenance schedules for all MEP systems.
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Monitor power consumption and optimize energy efficiency across all systems.
2. Vendor & Contractor Management
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Supervise AMC vendors for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire alarm, and firefighting systems.
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Review and evaluate technical service reports and ensure timely closure of all corrective actions.
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Negotiate maintenance contracts and ensure adherence to agreed SLAs and KPIs.
3. Compliance & Safety
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Ensure compliance with UAE civil defense, municipality, and authority regulations.
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Oversee fire alarm and firefighting systems testing, third-party inspections, and annual certifications.
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Maintain updated documentation for equipment, permits, and safety audits.
4. Project & Improvement Initiatives
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Support expansion and modification projects related to racking, electrical load upgrades, and cold room capacity.
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Work closely with the warehouse operation team during new installations or warehouse reconfigurations.
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Drive initiatives for operational efficiency, energy savings, and system reliability.
5. People & Process Management
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Lead a small team of technicians to ensure 24/7 coverage and quick response to breakdowns.
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Maintain strong coordination with warehouse operations, logistics, and procurement teams.
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Prepare maintenance budgets, track expenditures, and report performance metrics to management.
What you'll need:
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Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
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Minimum 8-12 years of experience in facilities management, with at least 5 years in warehouse or cold storage operations.
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Strong hands-on knowledge of cold rooms, HVAC, and electrical systems (including DBs, panels, and compressors).
Who will excel?
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We’re looking for people with high standards, who understand that hard work matters.
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You need to be relentlessly resourceful and operate with a deep bias for action.
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We need people with the courage to be fiercely original.
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noon is not for everyone; readiness to adapt, pivot, and learn is essential.