Maintenance & Reliability Leader

Universal BioMed Cross; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 167,000 - 234,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal BioMed Cross is seeking a Maintenance Manager in Abu Dhabi to oversee preventive and corrective maintenance for facilities, equipment, and infrastructure. You will lead technicians and contractors, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with safety standards.

The role focuses on planning, scheduling, inspections, and continuous improvement to minimize downtime and optimize performance. Strong leadership and English communication are essential for coordinating with operations and

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related field.
• Proven experience in maintenance operations, facilities management, engineering, or a similar role.
• Previous experience leading maintenance teams and managing contractors.
• Strong knowledge of preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, equipment reliability, and repair procedures.
• Experience in maintenance planning, budget management, spare parts control, and cost optimization.
• Familiarity with CMMS and maintenance reporting tools.
• Good understanding of workplace safety, risk assessment, and maintenance quality standards.”],
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Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee daily maintenance activities for facilities, equipment, machinery, and infrastructure.
• Develop and implement preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs.
• Lead, supervise, train, and evaluate maintenance technicians, engineers, and contractors.
• Monitor equipment performance, identify recurring failures, and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate equipment inspections, servicing, repairs, and emergency maintenance activities.
• Manage maintenance budgets, control operating expenses, and optimize resource utilization.
• Ensure the availability of spare parts, tools, materials, and maintenance equipment.
• Establish maintenance schedules, SOPs, and work order management processes.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, equipment standards, workplace safety requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Investigate equipment breakdowns, conduct root cause analysis, and implement preventive measures.
• Monitor maintenance KPIs, downtime, repair costs, and efficiency.
• Coordinate with operations, production, engineering, procurement, and external service providers.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, equipment histories, inspection reports, and technical documentation.
• Oversee facility systems including electrical, mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, and building services.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, energy efficiency, and productivity.
• Prepare maintenance reports, budgets, forecasts, and improvement proposals for management review.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Budgeting

CMMS

Safety & Compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Facilities Management degree

Tools

CMMS

Maintenance reporting tools

Job description

Universal BioMed Cross is seeking a Maintenance Manager in Abu Dhabi to oversee preventive and corrective maintenance for facilities, equipment, and infrastructure. You will lead technicians and contractors, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with safety standards.

The role focuses on planning, scheduling, inspections, and continuous improvement to minimize downtime and optimize performance. Strong leadership and English communication are essential for coordinating with operations and