Maintenance Supervisor - Factory Equipment

Azizi Development UAE; Dubai; On-site; AED 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Azizi Developments seeks a Maintenance Supervisor - Factory Equipment in Dubai to lead day-to-day reliability of production machinery and essential factory infrastructure for fit-out and joinery manufacturing. The role emphasizes preventive and predictive maintenance, fault analysis, spare parts control, and safety adherence.

The ideal candidate has 5-8 years in manufacturing maintenance, with 2-3 years in supervision, and strong skills in CNC and woodworking equipment, electrical, hydraulics,

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor in Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 5-8 years of practical maintenance experience in manufacturing or factory environment.
• 2-3 years of supervisory experience leading technicians or technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Supervise preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance across factory machinery and infrastructure.
• Develop and monitor preventive maintenance schedules for production equipment and facility systems.
• Oversee servicing and repair of CNC machines, cutting equipment, edge-banding machines, and other woodworking assets.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic faults in production equipment.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with Production teams to minimize production disruption.
• Maintain detailed maintenance records and manage spare parts usage and servicing history.
• Coordinate external service providers for major repairs and calibration.
• Ensure safety procedures and lockout-tagout are followed.

Skills

CNC maintenance

Woodworking machinery

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Maintenance planning

CMMS

ERP systems

Spare parts management

Lockout-tagout

HSE compliance

Education

Diploma or Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical discipline

Tools

CMMS

ERP systems

Job description

Maintenance Supervisor - Factory Equipment

Job Snapshot Role: Maintenance Supervisor - Factory Equipment Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Industry: Manufacturing Function: Installation-Maintenance-Repair Experience: 5-8 years of maintenance experience, including 2-3 years in a supervisory role Job Type: Full-time Position Overview Maintenance Supervisor - Factory Equipment in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a Manufacturing opportunity focused on maintaining reliable machinery, utilities, and facility infrastructure within a fit-out and joinery production environment. This hiring role requires hands-on knowledge of CNC and woodworking machinery, electrical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, preventive maintenance, breakdown response, technician supervision, and HSE compliance to reduce production downtime and keep factory operations running efficiently.

Job Details

• Country: United Arab Emirates
• City: Dubai
• Industry: Manufacturing
• Function: Installation-Maintenance-Repair
• Salary: 8000-12000 Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
• Gender: Any
• Candidate Nationality: Any
• Job Type: Full-time

Role Context

The Maintenance Supervisor will take responsibility for the day-to-day reliability of production machinery and essential factory infrastructure supporting fit-out, joinery, and furniture manufacturing activities. The position connects maintenance planning with production requirements, ensuring equipment failures are addressed quickly while scheduled servicing is completed with minimal disruption to output. Beyond responding to breakdowns, the role is expected to improve equipment reliability through preventive and predictive maintenance, recurring fault analysis, spare parts control, and disciplined maintenance documentation. Effective supervision of technicians and strict adherence to safety procedures will be essential to maintaining a productive and safe factory environment.

Key Responsibilities

• * Supervise preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities across factory machinery and supporting infrastructure.
• * Develop and monitor preventive maintenance schedules for production equipment and facility systems.
• * Oversee servicing and repair of CNC machines, cutting equipment, edge-banding machines, sanding equipment, finishing machinery, and other woodworking assets.
• * Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic faults affecting production equipment.
• * Respond quickly to breakdowns and production emergencies to reduce equipment downtime.
• * Diagnose recurring machinery failures and recommend permanent corrective actions rather than repeated temporary repairs.
• * Coordinate maintenance activities with Production teams so planned interventions do not unnecessarily interrupt manufacturing schedules.
• * Monitor equipment condition and identify machinery requiring overhaul, replacement, or technical upgrades.
• * Maintain detailed records of breakdowns, repairs, maintenance history, spare parts usage, and completed servicing.
• * Coordinate external service providers and specialized technicians for major repairs, calibration, or equipment servicing.
• * Oversee maintenance of electrical systems, lighting, HVAC, plumbing, compressed air networks, and other factory utilities.
• * Conduct routine inspections of workshops, machinery, and facility infrastructure to identify developing faults and safety risks.
• * Ensure workshop equipment and utilities remain operational and suitable for production requirements.
• * Assign daily maintenance tasks to technicians based on production priorities and equipment condition.
• * Provide technical direction when technicians encounter complex mechanical or electrical problems.
• * Monitor maintenance team productivity, workmanship quality, and compliance with established procedures.
• * Ensure technicians use the correct tools, personal protective equipment, and safe maintenance practices.
• * Maintain an appropriate inventory of critical spare parts and identify replenishment requirements before shortages affect equipment availability.
• * Support procurement of technical components, maintenance materials, and replacement parts when required.
• * Read and interpret electrical diagrams, mechanical drawings, equipment manuals, and technical documentation during troubleshooting.
• * Ensure machinery guards, emergency stops, interlocks, and safety devices remain functional.
• * Implement lockout and tagout procedures during equipment isolation and repair activities.
• * Conduct or support risk assessments before maintenance work involving hazardous energy or higher-risk equipment.
• * Maintain inspection records, equipment certifications, maintenance logs, and other compliance documentation.
• * Ensure all maintenance activities follow company HSE policies, factory safety procedures, and approved maintenance standards.
• * Track maintenance performance and identify opportunities to improve equipment availability, repair response, and overall factory efficiency.

Ideal Profile

• * Diploma or Bachelor 's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• * 5-8 years of practical maintenance experience in a manufacturing or factory environment.
• * Minimum 2-3 years of experience supervising maintenance technicians or technical teams.
• * Previous exposure to joinery, fit-out, furniture, woodworking, or similar production facilities is strongly preferred.
• * Strong working knowledge of CNC equipment and woodworking machinery.
• * Confident troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• * Experienced in preventive maintenance planning and structured breakdown response.
• * Able to read electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, equipment manuals, and technical specifications.
• * Familiar with maintenance documentation, equipment history records, and spare parts control.
• * Practical understanding of HVAC, lighting, plumbing, compressed air, and general factory utilities.
• * Strong awareness of workplace safety, equipment isolation, and lockout-tagout requirements.
• * Able to prioritize urgent breakdowns while maintaining scheduled maintenance commitments.
• * Capable of leading technicians through complex repair work and ensuring tasks are completed correctly.
• * Strong fault-finding and root cause problem-solving skills.
• * Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment where equipment availability directly affects delivery schedules.
• * Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• * Experience with CMMS or ERP maintenance systems is advantageous.

Skills Set

• CNC machine maintenance
• Woodworking machinery
• Joinery equipment
• Cutting machines
• Edge-banding machines
• Sanding equipment
• Finishing machinery
• Preventive maintenance
• Predictive maintenance
• Corrective maintenance
• Breakdown troubleshooting
• Mechanical maintenance
• Electrical maintenance
• Hydraulic systems
• Pneumatic systems
• Equipment diagnostics
• Root cause analysis
• Maintenance planning
• Maintenance scheduling
• CMMS
• ERP systems
• Spare parts management
• Equipment history records
• Electrical drawings
• Mechanical drawings
• HVAC maintenance
• Plumbing systems
• Compressed air systems
• Factory utilities
• Facility maintenance
• Technician supervision
• Lockout-tagout
• Risk assessment
• HSE compliance
• Machinery guarding
• Equipment safety
• Maintenance documentation
• Microsoft Office
• Production support
• Equipment reliability

Why Join Us

This role offers the opportunity to influence the reliability and productivity of a specialized Manufacturing operation where machinery performance directly affects fit-out and joinery delivery. The position provides broad technical exposure across CNC systems, woodworking equipment, electrical installations, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, factory utilities, and maintenance planning. For an experienced maintenance professional, the role also offers a clear progression path through responsibility for technician leadership, equipment reliability, preventive maintenance strategy, and production support. Working within an active fit-out factory provides valuable experience in balancing technical maintenance standards with demanding project and manufacturing schedules.

About the Company

Azizi Developments is a Dubai-based real estate developer with a substantial portfolio of residential and mixed-use projects across the United Arab Emirates. Its operations include project delivery and supporting construction capabilities where reliable factory production, fit-out quality, technical coordination, and efficient maintenance contribute directly to the completion of large-scale developments.