Automotive Facilities & HSE Lead - Multi-Site

Thehseleader; Manama, Riffa2; On-site; BHD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Thehseleader in Bahrain seeks an Facilities & HSE Officer – Automotive to oversee maintenance, security, and safety compliance across multiple automotive facilities. You will manage uptime, HVAC, hazardous material storage, and safety auditing to ensure a safe, compliant workplace for technicians, showroom staff, and customers.

Qualifications include a engineering degree or diploma, NEBOSH IGC or OSHA 30, ISO 14001/45001 familiarity, and 5–7 years in multi-site maintenance and safety

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical), Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), or related technical fields.
• NEBOSH IGC or OSHA 30-hour certification required. Valid First Aid/CPR and Fire Warden certifications.
• Familiarity with ISO 14001 (Environmental) and ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety) standards.
• 5–7 years of hands-on experience in property maintenance, contractor oversight, and health & safety enforcement in corporate, commercial, or automotive multi-site settings.
• Sound knowledge of civil, electrical, and mechanical infrastructure; expertise in life-safety systems (CCTV, fire alarms, sprinklers); proficiency in hazardous material/waste management and risk assessments (JSA).
• Proven track record in evaluating contractors, negotiating SLAs for cost efficiency, overseeing cleaning/security operations, and coordinating office onboarding logistics.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, decisive crisis management during operational disruptions or safety incidents, and meticulous record-keeping abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and resolve all operational, structural, and infrastructure issues across company premises.
• Conduct frequent physical inspections of properties to identify operational defects, managing and executing mechanical, electrical, and civil works requested by General Managers.
• Analyze, scope, and process approvals for civil, mechanical, and electrical requests across divisions before execution.
• Inspect, maintain, and ensure the full operational readiness of all life-safety and security systems, including CCTV, fire alarms, fire hose reels, smoke sensors, heat detectors, and water sprinklers.
• Identify technical issues with life-safety equipment and liaise with specialized fire safety contractors for prompt rectification.
• Develop, test, and maintain operational contingency plans to mitigate business disruptions and safeguard daily continuity.
• Coordinate with Group HSE & Admin personnel to oversee concurrent multi-site projects and vendor activities without interrupting core business operations.
• Coordinate with all external suppliers, contractors, and service providers to ensure deliverables meet contractual standards and organizational requirements.
• Negotiate service terms with contractors, maintenance firms, and suppliers to secure competitive pricing, high quality, and economies of scale.
• Conduct timely supplier evaluations for all maintenance service providers across divisions to ensure performance compliance.
• Supervise fire protection contractors, verifying that all works comply with approved technical specifications and that AMCs are renewed on schedule.
• Manage the commercial approval process and legal formalities for the disposal and sale of scrap materials.
• Supervise security personnel across all corporate sites to ensure property protection and access control.
• Manage direct line supervision over maintenance and janitorial staff across company properties.
• Enforce cleaning, hygiene, and aesthetic standards across all premises to maintain corporate brand uniformity.
• Provision and arrange all necessary logistical support, office furniture, and workstations for new hires based on HR notifications and department requirements.
• Ensure full organizational compliance with all local HSE laws, regulatory standards, and internal safety protocols.
• Maintain comprehensive records of all workplace HSE incidents, forwarding detailed accident and near-miss reports to the Division General Manager, Group HR & Admin Manager, and Division HR.
• Lead incident investigations as directed by leadership, conducting root-cause analyses and issuing corrective action plans.
• Attend monthly executive management meetings, representing administrative operations and resolving department-specific challenges.
• Execute special projects, strategic assignments, and operational tasks directed by the Managing Director, General Manager, or Group HR & Admin Manager.

Skills

HSE management

Contractor oversight

Life-safety systems

Incident investigations

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related

Diploma in Engineering

Job description

Thehseleader in Bahrain seeks an Facilities & HSE Officer – Automotive to oversee maintenance, security, and safety compliance across multiple automotive facilities. You will manage uptime, HVAC, hazardous material storage, and safety auditing to ensure a safe, compliant workplace for technicians, showroom staff, and customers.

Qualifications include a engineering degree or diploma, NEBOSH IGC or OSHA 30, ISO 14001/45001 familiarity, and 5–7 years in multi-site maintenance and safety