Maintenance Assistant - IKEA Facilities Operations - Al-Futtaim - Dubai UAE

AlFuttaim; Dubai; On-site; AED 50,220 - 66,960; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities within a leading regional organization.

Supportive team environment focused on operational excellence and safety.

Competitive compensation and professional growth opportunities.

Job summary

AlFuttaim is seeking a Maintenance Assistant in Dubai to support IKEA store facilities operations. The role involves ensuring all building systems and installations operate safely and efficiently while maintaining the store environment and conducting preventive maintenance.

The ideal candidate will have at least four years of experience in facilities maintenance, a diploma in a technical field, and strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems.

This position offers competitive compensation and growth opportunities within a global retail brand.

Qualifications

• Minimum four years of experience in facilities maintenance or building operations.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems such as HVAC, ventilation, water supply, and fire protection systems.
• Experience with electrical distribution systems, lighting systems, and fire alarm systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine building maintenance tasks to ensure the store remains safe, clean, and fully functional for customers and staff.
• Carry out scheduled preventive maintenance and respond to system breakdowns across electrical, mechanical, and civil infrastructure.
• Coordinate renovation, repair, and enhancement works with external contractors and service providers.
• Apply preventive, predictive, and reactive maintenance practices to maintain operational efficiency.
• Monitor electrical and mechanical systems including lighting, HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection equipment.
• Inspect MEP systems and verify system readings against equipment parameters and safety standards.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental policies and operational procedures.
• Manage maintenance tasks for lighting systems, signage, cladding, building structure, and interior facilities.
• Support safety procedures including emergency drills and evacuation planning.
• Prepare technical reports, maintenance documentation, and contractor performance reviews.

Skills

Building maintenance and facilities management

Electrical and mechanical system maintenance

HVAC and MEP system operations

Preventive and predictive maintenance planning

Health, safety, and environmental compliance

Technical reporting and contractor coordination

Microsoft Office and maintenance documentation systems

Education

Diploma in electrical or mechanical technical education

Job description

Maintenance Assistant in Dubai UAE with Al-Futtaim supports IKEA store facilities operations by ensuring all building systems, mechanical equipment, and electrical installations operate safely and efficiently. This role helps maintain the store environment, supports facility upgrades, and ensures the building infrastructure meets operational and safety standards.

Job DetailsCountry: UAECity: DubaiIndustry: Facilities ServicesFunction: Facilities Management-MaintenanceSalary: 4500-6000 monthly (Market estimated)Gender: AnyCandidate Nationality: AnyJob Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine building maintenance tasks to ensure the store remains safe, clean, and fully functional for customers and staff.
• Carry out scheduled preventive maintenance and respond to system breakdowns across electrical, mechanical, and civil infrastructure.
• Coordinate renovation, repair, and enhancement works with external contractors and service providers.
• Apply preventive, predictive, and reactive maintenance practices to maintain operational efficiency.
• Monitor electrical and mechanical systems including lighting, HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection equipment.
• Inspect MEP systems and verify system readings against equipment parameters and safety standards.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental policies and operational procedures.
• Manage maintenance tasks for lighting systems, signage, cladding, building structure, and interior facilities.
• Support safety procedures including emergency drills and evacuation planning.
• Prepare technical reports, maintenance documentation, and contractor performance reviews.

Ideal Profile

• Diploma in electrical or mechanical technical education or a related industrial field.
• Minimum four years of experience in facilities maintenance or building operations.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems such as HVAC, ventilation, water supply, and fire protection systems.
• Experience with electrical distribution systems, lighting systems, and fire alarm systems.
• Ability to manage maintenance activities and coordinate with contractors and service teams.

Skills Set

• Building maintenance and facilities management.
• Electrical and mechanical system maintenance.
• HVAC and MEP system operations.
• Preventive and predictive maintenance planning.
• Health, safety, and environmental compliance.
• Technical reporting and contractor coordination.
• Microsoft Office and maintenance documentation systems.

Why Join Us

• Work with a global retail brand operating within the Al-Futtaim Group network.
• Opportunity to develop expertise in large-scale retail facility operations.
• Supportive team environment focused on operational excellence and safety.
• Career development opportunities within a leading regional organization.
• Competitive compensation and professional growth opportunities.