Maintenance Manager

Hempel; Sharjah; On-site; AED 257,069 - 330,517; Full time

Job summary

Hempel is looking for a Maintenance Manager to oversee the maintenance operations at our facility in Sharjah, UAE. The ideal candidate will manage departmental activities and ensure operational efficiency while adhering to safety standards.

We prefer candidates with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and at least 5 years of supervisory experience in a chemical environment. Join us and be a part of our mission to contribute positively to the global community.

Qualifications

• 5 years of supervisory experience in maintenance in a chemical company.
• Experience with ISO standards.
• Working knowledge of ERP Systems and Microsoft Office Software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily activities of the maintenance department.
• Coordinate with suppliers and contractors for procurement.
• Ensure adherence to company health, safety, and environment policies.

Skills

Supervisory experience

ISO standards

ERP Systems

Energy optimization

Environmental stewardship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Post graduation in Electromechanical systems

Tools

Microsoft Office Software

Job description

As a Maintenance Manager your primary responsibility is to ensure the upkeep of all the plant machineries equipments and other utility services of production warehouses to have minimum disruptions in the operations. You will be also overseeing the daily activities of maintenance department; planning organizing and directing the maintenance operations.

Heres some of the other things you can look forward to:

• Responsible for the daily activities of Maintenance Department; planning organizing and directing the maintenance operations

• Coordinates with Suppliers/Contractors/Consultants and Purchase Dept. for the procurement of spare parts new machinery facility which are required for the existing/additional set-up

• Proposes/implement the improvements that are arising from time-to-time changes/requirement for the current setup

• Coordinate with external contractors/consultants for the project jobs

• Inspect the fire protection system of the entire facilities under Supply at regular intervals and set up preventive maintenance plans for the upkeep of the system

• As a fires Marshall conducts firefighting drill and educate personnel on the fire and safety issues.

• Manage develop and direct programs to ensure efficient and cost-effective operation and utilization of facility

• Responsible for the performance of the department in terms of achieving the KPls and manage spending against budget

• Liaise regularly with other Departments such as Production Logistics and Warehousing so as to arrest the bottle necks arising due to breakdowns

• Advise production personnel to maintain all company properties in lean and serviceable conditions

• Report all Maintenance activities abnormalities accidents incidents to the Factory Manager and liaise with Maintenance and QHSE as required

• Responsible for the inventory of the maintenance spare parts and will include the yearly stock counts

• Responsible for the efficiency improvement in production and strive to work in that direction.

• Responsible to ensure adherence to company policies and procedures

• To ensure that a safe and healthy work environment exists by adhering to company health safety and environment policies

This role will report to the Factory Manager and will be based in Sharjah/UAE.

Furthermore we expect that you have

• Bachelors degree in mechanical or electrical engineering will be preferred

• Post graduation in Electromechanical systems is an advantage.

• 5 years of supervisory experience in maintenance in a chemical company will be a plus

• Experience with ISO standards

• Working knowledge of ERP Systems and Microsoft Office Software

• Ideal candidate will come from an international industrial or chemical environment.

• Competent in sustainable asset management energy optimization and environmental stewardship

Application and further information

To apply for this position please submit your application letter with a CV in English via our recruitment system by clicking the link Apply for position at the top-right corner.

Final deadline for applications is the 13-June-2026.

More about Hempel
At Hempel youre welcomed to a global community of 7500 colleagues around the world. A workplace built on shared trust mutual respect and support for each other.
Were on a mission to double our impact. To succeed we need bright minds and team players. Which is why from day one your input ideas and initiative are not only welcomed but return you will enjoy great opportunities for development in a growing global company and be part of the solution by contributing to our global impact.
At Hempel we are committed to everyone feeling safe valued and treated equally in an environment where each employee can bring their authentic selves to work. We believe that inclusion is key to innovation and by bringing together the most diverse perspectives and talents we can achieve great things together.
We are proud to be majority owned by the Hempel Foundation dedicated to philanthropic activities with our earnings contributing to a multitude of charitable initiatives every year. It means that when working at Hempel your hard work and dedication contributes to a greater cause making your career matter twice.
Learn more about Hempel and our commitments on due

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Job Functions

Engineering Manufacturing Production

Industry

Chemicals

At Hempel youre welcomed to a global community of 7000 colleagues around the world. A workplace built on shared trust mutual respect and support for each other.

Were on a mission to double our impact. To succeed we need bright minds and team is why from day one your input ideas and initiative are not only welcomed but returnyou will enjoy great opportunities for development in a growing global company and be part of the solution by contributing to our global impact.

At Hempel we are committed to everyone feeling safe valued and treated equally in an environment where each employee can bring their authentic selves to work. We believe that inclusion is key to innovation and by bringing together the most diverse perspectives and talents we can achieve great things together.

Required Experience:

Manager