Job Overview
A leading organization in Dubai is seeking an experienced Manager – Technical Services & Aftermarket to oversee aftersales operations for its Fire Fighting Vehicles division. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality technical support, maintenance services, warranty management, spare parts operations, and customer service while driving aftermarket business growth and ensuring maximum fleet availability.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead technical service and aftermarket operations for fire fighting and emergency response vehicles.
- Develop and implement strategies to improve aftersales performance and customer satisfaction.
- Manage commissioning, preventive maintenance, inspections, repairs, breakdown support, and warranty services.
- Supervise service engineers, technicians, workshop teams, and regional field service personnel.
- Monitor service performance through KPIs such as response time, fleet availability, first-time fix rate, and service profitability.
- Provide technical guidance on fire pumps, foam systems, hydraulic equipment, vehicle electrical systems, and emergency vehicle technologies.
- Coordinate warranty claims, technical investigations, and product improvement initiatives with engineering and quality teams.
- Expand aftermarket revenue through Annual Maintenance Contracts (AMC), spare parts, vehicle upgrades, retrofits, refurbishment, and technical training programs.
- Build strong relationships with customers across government, airport, industrial, civil defence, military, and municipal sectors.
- Prepare service budgets, monitor operational costs, and improve overall departmental efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, ISO standards, safety regulations, and OEM service requirements.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related engineering discipline.
- MBA or Master’s degree is an advantage.
- Professional certifications in Service Management or Project Management are preferred.
Experience Required
- At least 10 years of experience in technical service, aftermarket operations, or maintenance management within commercial vehicles, heavy equipment, defence vehicles, or emergency response vehicles.
- Minimum 5 years of leadership experience managing technical service teams.
- Previous experience with fire trucks, ARFF vehicles, hydraulic systems, or specialized automotive equipment is highly desirable.
- International service management experience within GCC or global markets is a plus.
Skills & Competencies
- Technical service management
- Fleet maintenance and reliability
- Warranty administration
- Root cause analysis (RCA)
- Preventive and predictive maintenance
- Fire fighting vehicle systems
- Hydraulic and electrical troubleshooting
- ERP and CRM systems
- Customer relationship management
- Leadership and team development
- Strategic planning and commercial awareness
- Performance analysis and KPI management
Why Apply?
This role offers an excellent opportunity to lead technical service operations for a globally recognized fire fighting vehicle business, contribute to customer success, and drive aftermarket growth while working on advanced emergency response vehicle technologies in Dubai.