Maintenance Technician - Everyday Goods Food

GMG; Dubai; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global company in well-being seeks a Maintenance Technician to ensure optimal functioning of machinery in their Farm Fresh processing operations in Dubai. You will conduct maintenance tasks, support production efficiency, and adhere to safety protocols while fostering a maintenance culture.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in machine operation or maintenance.
• Technical qualification in electrical or mechanical preferred.
• Ability to support daily maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily maintenance tasks and troubleshoot mechanical issues.
• Assist in implementing preventive maintenance schedules.
• Coordinate with the Assistant Manager for major repairs.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Preventive Maintenance

Food Hygiene

Machine Safety Practices

Documentation Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Technical Qualification

Job description

About GMG:

GMG is a global well-being company retailing distributing and manufacturing a portfolio of leading international and home-grown brands across sport food and health sectors. Its vision is to inspire people to win in ways that make the world better. Today GMGs investments span across four key verticals: GMG Sports GMG Food GMG Health and GMG Consumer Goods. Under the ownership and management of the Baker family it has become a leading global company affiliated with the worlds most successful and respected brands in the well-being sector. Working across the Middle East North Africa and Asia GMG has introduced more than 120 brands into its markets.

About the Role:

The Maintenance Technician role is responsible for performing hands-on maintenance and repairs on machinery and equipment used within GMGs Farm Fresh processing operations. The Maintenance Technician ensures that all equipment is maintained in optimal working condition by conducting regular inspections diagnosing malfunctions and executing repair and preventive maintenance tasks. This role is essential to minimize downtime support production efficiency and uphold GMGs standards for safety and equipment reliability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform daily maintenance tasks including troubleshooting and resolving minor mechanical and electrical issues to ensure uninterrupted production.
• Assist in implementing preventive maintenance schedules.
• Inspect equipment for wear and potential issues replacing faulty components promptly to avoid breakdowns.
• Coordinate with the Assistant Manager - Maintenance for major repairs and communicate equipment statuses effectively.
• Document maintenance activities and manage tools and spare parts inventory.
• Adhere strictly to safety protocols.
• Work closely with production staff to provide input for enhancing machine performance.
• Recommend improvements to increase machinery efficiency.
• Contribute to fostering a safe and effective maintenance culture within the facility.

Required skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum 1 - 2 years experience in machine operation or maintenance preferably in frozen food industries.
• High School Diploma or technical qualification (e.g. ITI with trade certificate in electrical or mechanical).
• Basic knowledge of MEP food hygiene and machine safety practices.
• Skilled in machine setup parameter adjustments and minor troubleshooting.
• Ability to perform preventive predictive and breakdown maintenance.
• Strong troubleshooting fault-finding and documentation skills.
• Able to support daily maintenance tasks and promptly replace faulty components.