Workshop Supervisor & Classic Cars Refurbishment Expert

Al Tayer Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive restoration company in Dubai is seeking a Workshop Supervisor specialized in classic cars refurbishment. This role requires overseeing operations, ensuring precision in restoration activities, and managing a skilled team of technicians. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background in mechanical engineering and demonstrated experience in leading a workshop focused on classic vehicles. This position offers opportunities for continuous professional growth in a unique automotive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in supervising workshop operations related to classic cars.
• Deep understanding of restoration standards and practices.
• Ability to manage a team effectively and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of classic car refurbishment.
• Ensure workshop procedures follow precision and accuracy.
• Develop and monitor work schedules and budgets.
• Maintain electronic documentation of restoration projects.
• Supervise a team of technicians to ensure quality standards.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Technical knowledge of classic cars

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Graduate Degree or Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical/Technical)

Management qualification

Job description

Workshop Supervisor – Classic Cars Refurbishment Expert

To supervise and coordinate workshop operations with a specific focus on classic and vintage cars refurbishment. The role ensures efficient execution of mechanical, electrical, and aesthetic restoration works while maintaining the highest standards of quality, authenticity, and customer satisfaction.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities

Functional Roles and Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the classic car refurbishment section, including repair, restoration, and certification activities.
• Ensure workshop procedures are followed precisely, particularly for vintage vehicles where authenticity and accuracy are critical.
• Assist in developing and monitoring on a monthly basis the schedule of work, associated budget for the areas of responsibility, monitor performance against this, initiating corrective action where necessary to ensure workshop operations are conducted within the agreed financial parameters.
• Maintain proper electronic documentation of each restoration project, including historical data, repair records, and photographic evidence.
• Liaise with OEM Classic & heritage departments.
• Keep abreast of international best practices in classic car restorations.
• Establish and continuously review with Workshop Manager the workshop’s structure, work flows and job responsibilities in the workshop to ensure work is organized and carried out in the most efficient and effective manner. Ensure smooth supply of parts to the technician and in case not available recommend to parts dept. for cannibalization depending upon the urgency.
• Support service staff to ensure maintenance of tools is done on a timely basis to ensure costs of business is kept to minimum without compromising on the safety aspect.
• Supervise the work of mechanics to ensure that the set workshop processes are followed so that the work flow, quality standards, profit and customer satisfaction index is maintained.
• Supervise/ Submit product quality feedback to Technical Support Specialist for sending reports to principals.
• Advise Team Leaders/ Technicians periodically about ways and means to improve technician productivity and implementation of manufacturer’s warranty policy.
• Ensure all workshop equipment like car washer, lifts etc. are in proper working condition and periodic maintenance is carried out in these equipment.
• Maintain repeat job register and give timely feedback to Team Leaders, on the trend. Analyse the register and take corrective measures.
• Propose and implement yearly leave plan for the workshop staffs. Organize replacement wherever required.
• Recommend changes in standard labor time and recovery charges to higher authorities as and when required.

People Management Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead a team of technicians with specialized skills in classic vehicle mechanics, ensuring their work is aligned with heritage quality expectations.
• Monitor technician performance, productivity, and job quality; conduct coaching where necessary.
• Implement skill development plans to continuously improve team knowledge on classic models, tools, and methods.

Job Requirements

Education/Certification and Continued Education

• Graduate Degree or Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical/Technical) discipline and management qualification