Workshop Foreman

Aertssen Machinery Services; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Aertssen Machinery Services in Abu Dhabi seeks a skilled Heavy Equipment Workshop Foreman to lead daily workshop operations, coordinating maintenance and repair of heavy earthmoving equipment while managing manpower and priorities.

You will ensure work meets manufacturer and company standards, enforce safety, and supervise diagnostics, with a hands-on leadership approach to reduce downtime.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience supervising heavy equipment workshop.
• Experience with diesel engines, hydraulic systems, undercarriage, powertrain components, diagnostic software and computerized systems.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and service manuals.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills and attention to detail.
• Physically fit and able to lift heavy components, climb machinery, and work in various environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee workshop operations and planning, ensuring on-time progress and efficient resource use.
• Provide hands-on technical support and fault-finding when required.
• Ensure repairs comply with manufacturer and company standards; enforce safety and quality practices.
• Document all job cards, checklists, parts usage and labour hours; report status to management.
• Coordinate with site teams, planners and management; communicate delays and risks proactively.
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe workshop environment; lead incident reporting and corrective actions.

Skills

Heavy equipment supervision

Diesel engines

Hydraulic systems

Undercarriage systems

Powertrain components

Diagnostic software

Schematics & service manuals

Troubleshooting

Manual lifting

Tools

Torque wrenches

Lifting equipment

Dial indicators

Job description

We are seeking a skilled Heavy Equipment Workshop Foreman to lead and control daily workshop operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and high‑quality maintenance and repair of heavy earthmoving equipment while managing manpower, resources, and work priorities in line with company standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Workshop Operations & Planning:

• Monitor job progress and ensure on‑time completion.
• Liaise with site teams and planners regarding machine availability.

Technical Leadership:

• Provide hands‑on technical support and fault‑finding when required.
• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, and basic electrical issues.
• Ensure repairs are completed to manufacturer and company standards.
• Enforce safety rules, toolbox talks, and permit‑to‑work systems.
• Ensure correct use of PPE, LOTO procedures, lifting plans, and risk assessments.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workshop environment.
• Lead incident reporting and corrective actions.

Quality Control:

• Inspect completed work before machine release.
• Ensure correct torque settings, cleanliness, and assembly standards.
• Reduce repeat failures through root cause analysis.
• Enforce maintenance best practices and preventive maintenance culture.

Documentation & Reporting:

• Ensure all job cards, checklists, and reports are properly completed.
• Record parts usage, labour hours, and repair notes accurately.
• Report daily/weekly workshop status to management.

Parts, Tools & Resources:

• Ensure correct and safe use of tools and lifting equipment.
• Report missing, damaged, or unserviceable tools.

Communication & Coordination:

• Act as link between workshop, site operations, planners, and management.
• Communicate delays, risks, and technical concerns proactively.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in supervising heavy equipment workshop
• Experience with diesel engines, hydraulic systems, undercarriage systems, powertrain components, diagnostic software and computerized systems.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and service manuals.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills and attention to detail.
• Physically fit and able to lift heavy components, climb machinery, and work in various environments.