Workshop Manager: Fleet & Heavy Equipment Lead

Client of Careers International; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 167,400 - 234,360; Full time

Job summary

Client of Careers International is seeking an experienced Workshop Manager to independently oversee workshop operations in Abu Dhabi. The role covers fleet maintenance, preventive maintenance planning, manpower management, and heavy equipment troubleshooting.

You will lead a team of mechanics and technicians, optimize spare parts usage, monitor repair quality, and ensure safety and cost control across the workshop operations.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Automobile Engineering or related technical qualification.
• Minimum 5 years of post‑qualification experience in independently handling automobile workshop/fleet maintenance operations.
• Experience in managing a fleet of multi‑brand vehicles.
• Strong knowledge of preventive maintenance, breakdown maintenance, heavy equipment repair, vehicle diagnostics, and workshop management.
• Ability to troubleshoot heavy equipment such as forklifts, shovels, air compressors, and other industrial or construction equipment.
• Good leadership skills with experience in managing technicians and workshop manpower.
• Strong planning, coordination, reporting, and cost‑control skills.
• Preference will be given to candidates with UAE experience.
• Valid UAE Driving License is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage day‑to‑day workshop operations for a fleet of multi‑brand vehicles and heavy equipment.
• Plan, implement, and monitor a systematic Preventive Maintenance Program for the entire fleet.
• Ensure minimum vehicle and equipment downtime through proper maintenance planning and timely repairs.
• Optimize utilization of workshop manpower, technicians, spare parts, and equipment.
• Troubleshoot and supervise maintenance of heavy equipment such as shovels, forklifts, air compressors, and other construction/industrial equipment.
• Monitor repair quality, maintenance schedules, job cards, spare parts usage, and workshop productivity.
• Control workshop maintenance costs while ensuring high operational standards.
• Coordinate with operations, fleet, procurement, and stores teams for a smooth maintenance workflow.
• Manage and organize the workforce, including mechanics, technicians, helpers, and supervisors.
• Ensure workshop safety standards, housekeeping, and compliance with company procedures.

Skills

Workshop management

Fleet maintenance

Preventive maintenance

Heavy equipment troubleshooting

Team leadership

Planning & coordination

Cost control

Vehicle diagnostics

UAE experience

Valid UAE driving license

Education

Diploma in Automobile Engineering

Job description

Client of Careers International is seeking an experienced Workshop Manager to independently oversee workshop operations in Abu Dhabi. The role covers fleet maintenance, preventive maintenance planning, manpower management, and heavy equipment troubleshooting.

You will lead a team of mechanics and technicians, optimize spare parts usage, monitor repair quality, and ensure safety and cost control across the workshop operations.