Maintenance Lead

Parker Connect; Abu Dhabi Emirate; On-site; AED 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Connect is partnering with an established industrial manufacturing organization in the UAE (KIZAD) to identify a Lead – Maintenance to own plant equipment reliability and lead a maintenance team in a 24/7 manufacturing environment. Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will install, maintain and optimize plant equipment with a clear focus on maximizing availability and zero-stoppage productivity.

This is a hands-on leadership role—manage a maintenance team while staying close to the

Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineering degree is essential.
• 7–8 years of maintenance experience in general manufacturing.
• Strong problem analysis and judgement—able to quickly identify facts and make decisions.
• Proven execution capability with a proactive, can-do attitude.
• Excellent communicator with interpersonal and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and optimize plant equipment and technology to maximize availability.
• Lead and develop the maintenance team; manage scheduling and performance.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance to ensure smooth production.
• Oversee spare parts inventory and cost control measures.
• Ensure compliance with HSE and regulatory requirements on maintenance work.
• Drive TPM/continuous improvement initiatives on the shop floor.
• Prepare performance reports and maintain contractual/regulatory records.
• Address audit findings and implement corrective actions.
• Support energy efficiency and overall operational efficiency KPIs.

Skills

Problem analysis

Judgement

Execution capability

Self-starter

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Influencing

Integrity

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Job description

We are partnering with an established industrial manufacturing organization in the UAE (KIZAD) to identify a Lead – Maintenance to take ownership of plant equipment reliability and lead a maintenance team in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.

The Role

Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will be responsible for installing, maintaining and optimizing plant equipment and technology, with a clear focus on maximizing machine availability and achieving zero-stoppage productivity. This is a hands‑on leadership role — you'll manage a maintenance team while remaining close to the equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Overall maintenance of plant, equipment and technology
• Ensuring machine availability and reducing Mean Time Between Failures/Repairs (MTBF/MTTR)
• Managing and developing the maintenance team — work scheduling, performance measurement and well‑being
• Coordinating preventive maintenance to keep production running smoothly
• Managing spare parts and inventory at healthy levels
• Identifying and implementing cost control measures
• Ensuring statutory, HSE and organizational compliance across maintenance activities
• Driving TQM/TPM/management systems on the shop floor
• Preparing performance reports and maintaining contractual/regulatory records
• Taking corrective and preventive actions and resolving audit findings
• Working towards operational efficiency and energy efficiency KPIs

Requirements;

• Mechanical Engineering degree is essential
• 7–8 years' experience in a similar maintenance role within general manufacturing
• Strong problem analysis and judgement — able to quickly identify key facts and make sound decisions
• Proven execution capability, self-starter with a can‑do attitude
• Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal and influencing skills
• Ambitious, innovative and demonstrates integrity

Details

• Location: UAE – KIZAD
• Working pattern: 5 days a week, 9:00–17:00