Engineer

Emirates Flight Catering; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Emirates Flight Catering is seeking a Maintenance Manager to ensure safe operations, uphold ISO 9001 quality standards, and lead the maintenance team in a fast-paced catering environment in the UAE.

The role focuses on diagnosing faults, planning preventive maintenance, and coordinating with departments to minimize downtime while maintaining equipment performance and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Ability to stay calm in Emergency situations.
• Ability to Multitask.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to troubleshoot problems associated with maintenance and breakdown issues.
• Strong written, verbal, and communication skills.
• Ability to set priorities and assign work to others.
• Ability to maintain records and prepare reports.
• Self-motivated and proactive personality.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to safety legislation and safe working practices.
• Meet ISO 9001:2001 quality standards and company policy.
• Respond promptly to breakdowns within remit.
• Diagnose and analyze faults, escalating when needed.
• Troubleshoot machine breakdowns and guide juniors.
• Plan stock requirements to minimize downtime.
• Oversee junior engineering and technical staff.
• Monitor equipment performance and report on results.
• Support department briefings and cross-team communication.
• Anticipate workforce shortages and adjust rosters.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Multitasking

Pressure management

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Prioritization

Record keeping

Self-motivation

Education

Engineering Degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Job description

1. 1.Ensure adherence to all safe working practices in accordance with safety legislation. Ensuring the operational safety of all employees, equipment and assets at all times.
2. 2.Ensure adherence to all quality systems and Policy in accordance with ISO 9001:2001 international standards and Company Policy. Ensuring the quality standards are met by all employees at all times.
3. 3.Ensure a timely response to breakdowns which occur under your remit.
4. 4.Ensure the correct diagnosis and analysis of faults under your remit.
5. 5.Troubleshoot machine breakdowns when juniors are unable to identify the problem.
6. 6.Monitor preventative maintenance programs.
7. 7.Facilitate the provision of all necessary tools and equipment/spare parts for job requirements.
8. 8.Help carry out repairs ensuring cost effective, timely resolutions in accordance with department requirements and guidelines.
9. 9.Plan stock requirements ahead of time to ensure minimum down time of equipment.
10. 10.Oversee the supervision of all junior engineering and technical staff.
11. 11.Actively participate in departmental briefing sessions to support the communication process within the department.
12. 12.Anticipate work force shortages and report to line manager for timely adjustments of duty rosters in accordance with budgets, which effectively cover the requirements of the business.
13. 13.Oversee the maintenance of statistical, legal and financial records in accordance with Company requirements.
14. 14.Monitor and measure equipment performance to ensure optimum output at all times.
15. 15.Act as a role model within the department by adopting a positive attitude at all times.
16. 16.Maintain excellent communication platforms with peers and colleagues at all times.
17. 17.Propose and implement improvements to work procedures.

Qualifications

Education Qualification:

• An engineering Degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering from a recognised body.

Work Experience:

• 6 years of relevant experience in either a Catering, Facilities or Project Management environment.
• Sound knowledge / experience in Engineering Legislation with strong exposure to Quality standards and Safety system practices.
• Experience in managing and developing a team.

Skills:

1. 1.Ability to stay calm in Emergency situations.
2. 2.Ability to Multitask.
3. 3.Ability to work under pressure.
4. 4.Ability to troubleshoot problems associated with maintenance and breakdown issues.
5. 5.Strong written, verbal, and communication skills.
6. 6.Ability to set priorities and assign work to others.
7. 7.Ability to maintain records and prepare reports.
8. 8.Self-motivated and proactive personality.