MEP Technician - Food Facilities

GMG Gulf

Dubai

On-site

AED 50,220 - 72,540

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

GMG Gulf is seeking an MEP Technician for food facilities in Dubai. The role involves ensuring efficient operation of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems through preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair.

The ideal candidate has 3–4 years of hands-on experience, particularly in food production environments. Responsibilities include system inspections, documentation of maintenance activities, and compliance with safety standards.

Required qualifications include a diploma and strong problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

Minimum 3–4 years of experience in MEP systems maintenance within food production or industrial operations.
Strong hands-on experience in HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems maintenance.
Proficient in diagnosing and troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues.
Practical knowledge of preventive maintenance practices and safety standards.

Responsibilities

Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems in food processing facilities.
Perform corrective repairs and replace faulty parts to restore system performance.
Execute preventive maintenance schedules in coordination with the Maintenance Assistant Manager.
Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and repairs.

Skills

MEP maintenance

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Plumbing maintenance

HVAC maintenance

Preventive & corrective maintenance

Facility maintenance

Food processing facilities

Equipment inspection

Fault diagnosis

Parts replacement

Service records & maintenance documentation

Repair logs & spare parts management

System performance monitoring

Safety compliance & health & safety standards

Production support & maintenance planning

Operational efficiency & facility utilities

Education

High school diploma or relevant technical qualification

Job description

MEP Technician - Food Facilities (Dubai, United Arab Emirates)

Job Snapshot

Industry: Food Production
Function: Installation—Maintenance—Repair
Experience: 3–4 years
Job Type: Full‑time
Salary: 4,500–6,500 AED (est.)

Overview

MEP Technician – Food Facilities works in GMG’s food‑processing facilities to keep mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems running safely and efficiently. The role focuses on preventive maintenance, fault diagnosis, repair work, system inspections, service documentation, and supporting uninterrupted production operations through reliable facility maintenance.

Role Context

The MEP Technician supports production continuity, facility hygiene, equipment uptime, energy efficiency, and compliance with maintenance standards. Working closely with the Maintenance Assistant Manager, the technician performs planned maintenance, responds to breakdowns, and identifies practical improvements that reduce disruptions.

Key Responsibilities

Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems across food processing facilities.
Diagnose faults in HVAC, electrical panels, plumbing lines, pumps, fixtures, motors, controls, and related facility equipment.
Perform corrective repairs and replace faulty parts to restore system performance with minimum disruption to production.
Execute preventive maintenance schedules in coordination with the Maintenance Assistant Manager.
Monitor MEP system performance and identify early signs of wear, failure, leakage, overheating, vibration, or operational inefficiency.
Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, repairs, inspections, parts usage, breakdowns, and follow‑up actions.
Manage repair parts and inventory requirements to support timely maintenance and reduce avoidable downtime.
Ensure all MEP systems operate in line with health, safety, food facility, and company quality standards.
Support HVAC maintenance, electrical servicing, plumbing repairs, and basic facility utility checks as required.
Provide practical recommendations for system upgrades, reliability improvements, energy efficiency, and maintenance process enhancements.
Respond quickly to urgent mechanical, electrical, or plumbing issues that may affect production, safety, or facility operations.
Follow safe working procedures when handling tools, electrical systems, moving equipment, and maintenance materials.
Support compliance with internal maintenance procedures, health and safety requirements, and operational standards.
Communicate maintenance updates, recurring faults, parts needs, risks, and completed work clearly to supervisors and relevant teams.
Keep work areas, tools, and equipment organized, clean, and ready for safe maintenance activity.

Ideal Profile (Qualifications)

High school diploma or relevant technical qualification.
Minimum 3–4 years of experience in MEP systems maintenance within facilities, manufacturing, food production, or industrial operations.
Strong hands‑on experience in HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems maintenance and repair.
Proficient in diagnosing and troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues.
Practical knowledge of preventive maintenance practices, safety standards, and MEP system operations.
Experience documenting maintenance activities, inspection findings, repair actions, and service records.
Ability to work with maintenance schedules, breakdown priorities, spare parts, and operational deadlines.
Strong problem‑solving skills with a reliable and safety‑focused approach.
Understanding of maintenance requirements in processing, production, or facility environments is preferred.
Certification in Electrical Systems or Basic HVAC Maintenance is an advantage.
Able to work independently and coordinate with maintenance, production, and facility teams when required.
Committed to health, safety, compliance, and high standards of operational support.

Skill Set