Lead Maintenance Technician – Food Processing M&E

Alshaya Group; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Alshaya Group seeks a maintenance engineer for the food processing plant in the UAE. The role involves preventive maintenance, PPM handovers, and ensuring hygiene and safety during operations to support efficient production.

The candidate should have 3-5 years in food processing plant maintenance, a recognised technical qualification, and the ability to supervise a team while maintaining accurate records and reporting.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience in food processing plant maintenance.
• Must hold a recognised technical qualification or trade experience.
• Capable of supervising subordinates and leading a team.
• Good communication and teamwork in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on site equipment.
• Hand over machinery after PPM/breakdown.
• Ensure hygiene conditions during maintenance.
• Record and report maintenance work and parts used.
• Inventory spares and maintain records.
• Comply with SHEQ requirements.

Skills

ME&E training

Understanding of MEP equipment

Health & Safety

Supervision

Education

Technical qualification or trade apprenticeship

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Alshaya Group seeks a maintenance engineer for the food processing plant in the UAE. The role involves preventive maintenance, PPM handovers, and ensuring hygiene and safety during operations to support efficient production.

The candidate should have 3-5 years in food processing plant maintenance, a recognised technical qualification, and the ability to supervise a team while maintaining accurate records and reporting.