Workshop Supervisor - Heavy Vehicles

Saeed & Mohammed Al Naboodah Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive group in Dubai is seeking an experienced workshop supervisor to ensure the smooth running of operations within commercial vehicles and heavy equipment. The role requires at least 5 years of experience in a workshop for heavy vehicles, a diploma in Automotive or Mechanical Engineering, and proficiency in English with knowledge of Hindi/Urdu. Candidates should be computer literate and possess a valid driving license. The position involves distributing work, ensuring quality, providing technical support, and evaluating technician performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a related position within the workshop of heavy vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Distribute the work according to required skills and urgent jobs.
• Follow work progress and check work quality.
• Provide technical support to technicians.
• Evaluate technicians’ performance and maintain records.
• Coordinate with service manager and sales department.

Skills

Fluent in English

Working knowledge of Hindi/Urdu

Computer literate

Driving license

Education

Diploma in Automotive/Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Purpose of the Job

To ensure smooth running of all aspects of workshop operations within the commercial vehicles and heavy equipment.

Job Accountabilities

1. Distribute the work according to the required skills, urgent jobs, and constraints.
2. Follow the work progress and checks the work quality.
3. Estimate the cause, cost and time needed for additional work identified and notifies the Service Advisors of such work.
4. Provide technical support to technicians.
5. Review the technician's request for parts, and orders from parts department.
6. Ensures the optimal use of equipment and avoiding waste of consumables.
7. Participate in testing of vehicles which were subject to a difficult diagnostic.
8. Gets informed of parts availability.
9. Ensure that the safety rules are observed; makes sure that the work areas are kept tidy and clean (checks for equipment storage and condition).
10. Coordinate with the service manager to obtain warranty approvals.
11. Evaluate the technician’s performance, maintain records and updates the service manager.
12. Lead and drive the work force to achieve the company’s set QHSEMS objectives and targets.
13. Coordinate with sales department on PDIs, stock and deliveries.
14. Implement safe and environment friendly practices in each work area.
15. Perform all the activities in compliance with the Company’s QHSEMS and as per the assigned specific responsibilities.
16. Carries out any additional tasks assigned (in line with qualifications and ability) by the line Manager.

Qualifications & Education

Diploma in Automotive/Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.

Experience

Minimum 5years of experience in a related position within the workshop of heavy vehicles.

Knowledge & Skills

Fluent in English; working knowledge of Hindi/Urdu; Arabic an advantage.

Computer literate.

Driving license.