Senior Classic Car Workshop Lead - Restoration & Ops

Apt Resources | Recruitment Specialists; Fujairah; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Apt Resources is seeking an experienced Senior Workshop Manager to lead a classic car workshop in Dubai, overseeing daily operations, planning restorations, and ensuring top-quality workmanship. The role requires hands-on leadership, strong knowledge of vintage vehicles, and a focus on safety and customer satisfaction.

You will supervise mechanics, coordinate repairs and restoration projects, and maintain records, quotes, and schedules while driving high standards and efficient workflow across

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a classic car Workshop Manager or senior automotive position.
• Diploma/Associate/Bachelor in Automotive Technology or related field.
• Strong hands-on experience with classic, vintage, or collectible cars.
• Solid understanding of mechanical and electrical automotive systems.
• Experience supervising or managing a workshop team.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple vehicles and projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work independently and take responsibility for workshop operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operations of the classic car workshop.
• Supervise, coordinate, and support mechanics, technicians, and workshop staff.
• Plan and monitor vehicle repairs, servicing, restoration, and maintenance projects.
• Inspect vehicles and identify mechanical, electrical, and restoration requirements.
• Allocate jobs to technicians based on skills, workload, and project requirements.
• Monitor the progress and quality of workshop work.
• Ensure vehicles are completed within agreed timelines and quality standards.
• Coordinate with customers regarding vehicle condition, repairs, progress, and requirements.
• Prepare or review job estimates, parts requirements, and workshop schedules.
• Coordinate the sourcing and availability of spare parts, tools, and materials.
• Maintain accurate records of vehicles, repairs, parts, and workshop activities.
• Ensure proper use and maintenance of workshop equipment and tools.
• Maintain high standards of workshop cleanliness, organization, and safety.
• Identify and resolve workshop issues efficiently.
• Train, guide, and motivate workshop team members.
• Ensure all work follows appropriate technical, safety, and quality procedures.
• Support the business with technical knowledge and recommendations for classic car restoration projects.

Skills

Leadership

Workshop management

Team supervision

Quality control

Safety compliance

Vehicle knowledge

Education

Diploma in Automotive Technology

Associate/Bachelor in Mechanical Eng

Job description

Apt Resources is seeking an experienced Senior Workshop Manager to lead a classic car workshop in Dubai, overseeing daily operations, planning restorations, and ensuring top-quality workmanship. The role requires hands-on leadership, strong knowledge of vintage vehicles, and a focus on safety and customer satisfaction.

You will supervise mechanics, coordinate repairs and restoration projects, and maintain records, quotes, and schedules while driving high standards and efficient workflow across