Multitrade Maintenance Lead & Safety Champion

Apparel Group; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Apparel Group in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a Maintenance Team Lead to supervise a multi-trade technician team (electrical, HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, AV) across retail and corporate assets.

You will oversee preventive and corrective maintenance, assign tasks, coordinate with trusted vendors, and ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. CMMS usage and detailed maintenance logs will be maintained, with regular KPI reporting to operations.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering.
• 4–6 years of experience in maintenance operations, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or lead technician role.
• Strong technical knowledge across multiple trades (MEP, AV, carpentry).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Proven leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with safety regulations and emergency response protocol

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of technicians across trades (electrical, HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, AV, etc.).
• Assign and monitor daily maintenance tasks, ensuring timely completion and adherence to quality standards.
• Conduct on-site inspections and guide teams on best practices and safety compliance.
• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance schedules for all retail and corporate assets.
• Ensure timely execution of repairs, installations, and servicing for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and AV systems.
• Monitor material usage, minimize service downtime.
• Coordinate with approved vendors and contractors for outsourced repair and installation work.
• Review service quality, validate job completion, and follow up on warranty or defect-related issues.
• Utilize CMMS or internal maintenance systems to track job requests, team performance, and inventory movement.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance logs, equipment history, and safety inspection reports.
• Compile and submit daily, weekly, and monthly reports on maintenance KPIs, service turnaround, and incident logs.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and operational standards as per company policies and local regulations.
• Liaise with Brand Operations, Projects, Admin, and Procurement teams to plan store openings, fit-outs, and technical upgrades.
• Participate in project handovers, inspections, and testing of newly installed systems.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Technical knowledge across MEP/AV/carp

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Apparel Group in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a Maintenance Team Lead to supervise a multi-trade technician team (electrical, HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, AV) across retail and corporate assets.

You will oversee preventive and corrective maintenance, assign tasks, coordinate with trusted vendors, and ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. CMMS usage and detailed maintenance logs will be maintained, with regular KPI reporting to operations.