Facility Manager

RTC1 Recruitment Services; Sharjah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in the UAE is seeking a Facility Manager to oversee operations and maintenance of plant infrastructure. The ideal candidate has at least 10 years of experience in facility management within the paint or manufacturing industry. Strong leadership skills, fluency in English and Arabic, and a background in engineering are essential. This position offers a full-time employment with a competitive salary up to 27K AED.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in facility or plant management.
• At least 5 years in a leadership role within a paint, chemical, or manufacturing environment.
• Must have strong communication skills with executives, regulators, and teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the plant’s infrastructure.
• Manage facility engineers, technicians, and contractors.
• Ensure adherence to safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.

Skills

Team management

Infrastructure upgrades

Cost-saving projects

Sustainability projects

Fluent in English and Arabic

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Position Title: Facility Manager

Employment Type: Full Time

Salary: up to 27K AED all-inclusive depending on experience and qualifications

Job Location: Sharjah, UAE

About the Client:

A UAE-based company and one of the largest paint manufacturers in the Middle East, offering a wide range of decorative, industrial, marine, powder, and eco-friendly coatings.

Job Description:

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the plant’s infrastructure, utilities, and equipment, ensuring safety, compliance, and operational efficiency.
• Lead long-term facility planning, manage budgets, optimize costs, and implement sustainability and energy-efficiency initiatives.
• Manage facility engineers, technicians, and support staff; oversee third-party contractors and supplier relationships; foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure adherence to local and international safety, environmental, and regulatory standards; implement preventive maintenance, emergency response plans, and conduct regular audits and training.

Skills

Qualifications

• Male, 30 years old and above
• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Minimum 10 years of experience in facility or plant management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within a paint, chemical, or manufacturing environment
• Must be skilled in team management, infrastructure upgrades, cost-saving, and sustainability projects and fluent in English and Arabic; effective with executives, regulators, and cross-functional teams