Line Mechanic

Nestle SA; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestle is seeking a Line Mechanic for its Middle East facility in Dubai. The role focuses on timely preventive maintenance of plant equipment, reducing downtime, and ensuring product and people safety.

You will pursue machine improvements to sustain condition and enhance performance and safety. The candidate will perform preventive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance, troubleshoot mechanical and pneumatic faults, and support TPM and reliability initiatives while maintaining records in AMM.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Technical Certificate in Mechanical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 3-5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing or food-processing environment.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, power transmission, pneumatics, and fabrication.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance on production machinery and equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, and basic electrical faults to minimize downtime.
• Conduct inspections and condition monitoring to ensure machine reliability and performance.
• Execute maintenance activities according to SOPs, safety procedures and schedules.
• Coordinate with contractors and suppliers during maintenance activities.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Reading drawings

Communication

Teamwork

MS Office

Education

Diploma/Technical Certificate in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Position : Line Mechanic

Location : Nestle Middle East Manufacturing LLC

Position Summary

Responsible for timely execution of preventive maintenance of plant equipment to eliminate breakdowns while reducing and optimizing planned maintenance and related shut downs to ensure product & people safety is never compromised. Continuously pursue machine improvements to sustain machine basic condition and improve performance and safety.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance on production machinery and equipment.

• Troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, and basic electrical faults to minimize downtime.

• Conduct routine inspections and condition monitoring to ensure machine reliability and performance.

• Execute maintenance activities according to SOPs, safety procedures, and maintenance schedules.

• Support production teams in resolving equipment failures and chronic technical issues.

• Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, hygiene, environmental, and safety requirements.

• Participate in root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions (BDA & GSTD)

• Complete work orders, maintenance reports, and records in the Asset & Maintenance Management (AMM) system.

• Support machine installations, modifications, overhauls, and continuous improvement projects.

• Coordinate safely with contractors and suppliers during maintenance activities.

• Support TPM, PM Pillar, NCE, and reliability improvement initiatives.

• Maintain good housekeeping standards and maintenance hygiene practices.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Technical Certificate in Mechanical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, or a related technical field.

Experience

• Minimum 3-5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing or food-processing environment.

• Good knowledge of mechanical systems, bearings, power transmission, pneumatics, hand tools, and fabrication work.

Functional Competencies

• Basic knowledge of electrical and automation systems.

• Understanding of preventive and predictive maintenance principles.

• Familiarity with TPM, AMM, and continuous improvement methodologies.

• Knowledge of food safety, GMP, hygiene, and workplace safety requirements.

• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to read mechanical drawings and equipment manuals.

Personal Competencies

• Good communication and teamwork skills.

• Willingness to work on shifts and respond to breakdowns when required.

• Ability to work on MS Office

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.