Facilities & Maintenance Manager, dnata Cargo

Emirates Airlines - Other locations; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global air services provider is seeking a Facilities & Maintenance Manager in Dubai to lead cargo maintenance and terminal enhancement. Ideal candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and have over 8 years of experience in facilities development. The role includes managing third-party manpower, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and overseeing project implementation. An attractive tax-free salary and exclusive travel benefits are offered, making it a great opportunity in a cosmopolitan environment.

Benefits

Attractive tax-free salary

Travel benefits including discounts on flights and hotels

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in facilities development and maintenance.
• Strong understanding of cargo terminal operability.
• Knowledge in Customer SLAs and policies.

Responsibilities

• Lead cargo maintenance and terminal enhancement activities.
• Manage budgeted spend on maintenance.
• Supervise the activities of direct reports.

Skills

Project Management

Cargo Planning

Facility Management

Understanding of Safety Policies

Education

Bachelor’s degree or Honors in Engineering

Job description

Job Purpose

dnata is more than a global air and travel services provider. We connect people with possibilities and opportunities across 130+ airports in 34 countries through ground handling, cargo, travel, and catering & retail services. Our purpose is clear: to deliver on the promises our customers make. We are powered by a bold vision to be the world’s most admired air and travel services provider, which guides our strategy, culture, and every role across our teams. Our core values fuel everything we do: we are safe, we play to win, we respect everyone and work together as a team, and we are future thinking. At dnata, we foster diversity, nurture ambition, and celebrate achievement. If you're inspired by purpose and motivated to be part of a global team shaping the future of aviation and travel, we’d love to have you onboard.

Role Overview

As Facilities & Maintenance Manager, you will lead and manage dnata cargo maintenance, and terminal enhancement activities for all facilities and equipment utilised during daily operations in accordance with recommended and recognized international maintenance standards to ensure asset longevity and optimal availability of all building infrastructure.

You will deliver continuous improvement with the maintenance operation in an efficient and cost-effective manner while ensuring compliance to safety and quality standards. This is a full-time role and is based in our Dubai office.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage and facilitate the sourcing and project implementation of automation equipment as well as influence process owners/ department heads for effective implementation of automation equipment for long and /or short-term benefits.
• Conceptualize, design and execute periodical internal automation efficiency audits in all the business units to identify opportunities for automation improvements and ensure continued compliance of the automation changes to constantly upgrade and achieve world class automation standards.
• Regular work audits and inspection of maintenance and repair work carried out by contractors. Ensure conformance to EK standards.
• Ensure International and Regulatory requirement on Building and Equipment are adhered to.
• Supervise the activities and work of direct reports by providing formal and informal feedback to ensure that work with is carried out efficiently in line with the individual's targets.
• Manage 3rd party manpower through Coordinator to ensure sufficient coverage is available throughout all facilities on maintenance.
• Ensures that safety briefings are conducted regularly while intervening when there is risk exposure, role model safe behaviours and follows up on corrective actions.
• Ensures compliance to all relevant safety policies, procedures and controls across the department to guarantee employee safety, legislative compliance and a responsible environmental attitude and the implementation of BAPP (Behavioural Accident Prevention Process).
• Manage budgeted spend on all maintenance and recharge from other units like Facilities Maintenance, Technical Services.
• Review and manage service contracts relating to the provision of maintenance services required in all facilities efficiently and cost effectively.

Qualifications

To be considered for the role, you must meet the below requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or Honors in Engineering.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in facilities development and maintenance with experience in large industrial warehouse/ Cargo Facility warehouse.
• Strong understanding of cargo planning and cargo terminal operability.
• Strong Project Management and Facility/ Warehouse Management experience.
• Knowledge in Customer SLAs and policies (dnata, Emirates and dnata Cargo)
• Advanced knowledge in cargo handling systems, equipment and computer applications.
• Advanced understanding of Cargo Regulatory requirements and Freight regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Industrial or Civil Engineering background.
• Cargo master planning and design experience
• Construction Management Experience
• Knowledge of a variety of project management methodologies and practices.

At dnata, part of Emirates Group, we’re committed to providing our employees with opportunities to grow and develop in their careers. So if you’re looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, apply today and join our team!

Salary & Benefits

Join us in Dubai and enjoy an attractive tax-free salary and travel benefits that are exclusive to our industry, including discounts on flights and hotels stays around the world. You can find out more information about our employee benefits in the Working Here section of our website www.emirates.com/careers. Further information on what’s it like to live and work in our cosmopolitan home city, can be found in the Dubai Lifestyle section.