Optical Technician jobs in United Arab Emirates

Absolute Adventure is the UAE's leading outdoor education and adventure company, delivering high-quality school residentials, corporate programs, and adventure activities across the Emirates. Our team of outdoor professionals operates from purpose-built centers in the mountains, deserts, and coastlines of the UAE, providing safe, challenging, and rewarding experiences for young people and adults alike.

The Mountain Bike Instructor & Bike Technician will lead and instruct a range of mountain biking sessions for students and adult groups, while maintaining and servicing the company\'s fleet of mountain bikes. The role combines instructional delivery with technical maintenance responsibilities to ensure a high standard of safety, professionalism, and customer satisfaction.

• Deliver engaging and safe mountain bike sessions across a range of ability levels, from introductory to advanced trails.
• Conduct pre-ride briefings, skills coaching, and route management in line with company standards and risk assessments.
• Perform regular bike inspections, maintenance, and repairs, including drivetrain servicing, brake and suspension tuning, and wheel truing.
• Maintain accurate records of equipment use, servicing schedules, and incident reports.
• Support wider outdoor education programs, including team-building and multi-activity days, when required.
• Uphold Absolute Adventure\'s commitment to safety, environmental stewardship, and experiential learning.

• Recognized Mountain Bike Instructor qualification (e.g., MIAS, British Cycling MTB Leadership, or equivalent).
• Proven experience guiding or coaching mountain biking sessions for youth or adults.
• Strong mechanical knowledge of mountain bikes, with practical experience in servicing and repairs.
• Valid First Aid certification (Outdoor First Aid preferred).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Physically fit, safety-conscious, and capable of working in outdoor environments under UAE conditions.

• Experience working within outdoor education or expedition environments.
• Multi-activity instructional qualifications (e.g., climbing, kayaking, hiking).
• UAE driving license or willingness to transfer to.

• Competitive tax-free salary (commensurate with experience).
• Shared staff accommodation
• Opportunities for professional development and skill progression.
• Working within a dynamic, multicultural outdoor team in a unique desert and mountain environment.