Automotive Workshop Manager - Dubai

Apt Resources | Recruitment Specialists; Fujairah City; On-site; AED 145,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Apt Resources | Recruitment Specialists is seeking an experienced Workshop Manager for an automotive workshop in Dubai. You will oversee day-to-day operations, supervise technicians, and coordinate repairs and maintenance to high standards.

The ideal candidate has strong workshop management skills, leadership ability, and a focus on quality, safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. UAE-based candidates preferred, with in-person interview availability.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing an automotive workshop or similar operations.
• Strong leadership, planning, and organizational skills.
• Good communication and customer-facing abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the automotive workshop.
• Supervise mechanics and workshop staff.
• Plan and monitor vehicle repairs, servicing and maintenance.
• Inspect vehicles for mechanical, electrical, and diagnostic needs.
• Allocate jobs based on skills and workload.
• Ensure work meets safety, quality, and timeline standards.
• Coordinate with customers on repairs and progress.
• Review estimates, parts, and workshop schedules.
• Ensure availability of spare parts, tools and materials.
• Maintain accurate records of vehicles and repairs.
• Uphold workshop safety and cleanliness.
• Train and motivate team members.

Skills

Workshop management

Leadership

Planning

Quality assurance

Customer communication

Team supervision

Problem solving

Education

Automotive Technology / Mechanical Engineering degree

Job description

Job Description:

Apt Resources is looking for an experienced Workshop Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of an automotive workshop in Dubai. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing workshop activities, supervising technicians, coordinating vehicle repairs and maintenance, and ensuring all work is completed to a high standard.

The ideal candidate should have strong technical knowledge, excellent workshop management skills, and the ability to lead a team while maintaining quality, safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operations of the automotive workshop.
• Supervise, coordinate, and support mechanics, technicians, and workshop staff.
• Plan and monitor vehicle repairs, servicing, maintenance, and technical jobs.
• Inspect vehicles and identify mechanical, electrical, and diagnostic requirements.
• Allocate jobs to technicians based on skills, workload, and job requirements.
• Monitor the progress and quality of workshop work.
• Ensure vehicles are completed within agreed timelines and quality standards.
• Coordinate with customers regarding vehicle condition, repairs, progress, and requirements.
• Prepare or review job estimates, parts requirements, and workshop schedules.
• Coordinate the sourcing and availability of spare parts, tools, and materials.
• Maintain accurate records of vehicles, repairs, parts, and workshop activities.
• Ensure proper use, maintenance, and availability of workshop equipment and tools.
• Maintain high standards of workshop cleanliness, organization, and safety.
• Identify and resolve technical and operational workshop issues efficiently.
• Train, guide, and motivate workshop team members.
• Ensure all work follows appropriate technical, safety, and quality procedures.
• Monitor workshop productivity, job completion, and overall operational efficiency.
• Support the business with technical knowledge and recommendations regarding vehicle repairs and maintenance.

Salary: AED 13,000-15,000

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Workshop Manager, Workshop Supervisor, or similar automotive management position.
• Diploma, Associate Degree, or Bachelor’s Degree in Automotive Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Vehicle Maintenance, or a related field.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of automotive repair, servicing, and maintenance.
• Good understanding of mechanical, electrical, and automotive systems.
• Previous experience supervising and managing workshop technicians and staff.
• Strong problem-solving, planning, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple vehicles, jobs, and workshop activities simultaneously.
• Good communication, leadership, and team management skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.
• Ability to monitor workshop productivity, job progress, and completion timelines.
• Ability to coordinate spare parts, tools, equipment, and workshop resources.
• Ability to work independently and take responsibility for day-to-day workshop operations.
• Candidates must be currently based in the UAE and available to attend an in-person interview if shortlisted.