Maintenance Planner — Dubai with Travel Benefits

dnata; Dubai; On-site; AED 210,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

dnata, a leading global air services provider, seeks a Maintenance Planner in Dubai to plan and coordinate all plannable maintenance activities. You will develop preventive schedules, manage asset records, and ensure timely execution in collaboration with internal and external teams.

Responsibilities include reviewing weekly maintenance plans, preparing job plans per manufacturer guidance and safety requirements, and generating reports on downtime, costs and utilization.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years for Degree holders or 6–8 years for Diploma holders.
• Hands-on experience in GSE, cargo, airport baggage handling, automotive, heavy equipment, manufacturing or transportation industries.
• Training in maintenance planning and scheduling from a recognised provider.
• UAE driving licence preferred to obtain ADP.
• English proficiency at Level 4.
• Proficient communication skills.
• Strong safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Plans, schedules, allocates and coordinates maintenance activities to ensure optimal utilisation of manpower, materials, tools and equipment.
• Develops annual and monthly preventive maintenance schedules in line with approved frequencies and quality standards.
• Coordinates with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective communication and timely execution of maintenance activities.
• Reviews and updates weekly maintenance plans, including preventive, corrective, modification and emergency repair works.
• Maintains accurate asset records, maintenance history, operating status and cost data in the maintenance management system.
• Prepares and updates job plans in accordance with manufacturer recommendations, safety requirements, regulations and operational needs.
• Monitors work orders to ensure timely completion, accurate cost booking and revenue recognition.
• Raises material and purchase requisitions and ensures timely availability of required materials and spare parts.
• Generates maintenance, asset reliability, downtime and resource utilisation reports for analysis and stakeholder review.
• Ensures compliance with safety, quality and environmental policies while maintaining technical documentation and supporting special projects.

Skills

Communication

Safety awareness

English proficiency

Education

Degree in Automotive/Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics

Diploma in Automotive/Mechanical/Electrical

Job description

dnata, a leading global air services provider, seeks a Maintenance Planner in Dubai to plan and coordinate all plannable maintenance activities. You will develop preventive schedules, manage asset records, and ensure timely execution in collaboration with internal and external teams.

Responsibilities include reviewing weekly maintenance plans, preparing job plans per manufacturer guidance and safety requirements, and generating reports on downtime, costs and utilization.