Automotive Facilities & HSE Manager

TradesApp; Riffa2; On-site; BHD 15,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

TradesApp in Bahrain seeks a Facilities & HSE Officer – Automotive to oversee daily maintenance, security, and environmental health and safety compliance across dealership showrooms, service workshops, body shops, and spare parts warehouses.

You will manage facility uptime, HVAC and shop equipment operations, hazardous materials storage, and safety audits to ensure a safe, fully compliant workplace for technicians, showroom staff, and customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical) or related technical field.
• NEBOSH IGC or OSHA 30-hour certification; First Aid/CPR and Fire Warden certifications.
• ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 knowledge.
• 5–7 years of hands-on property maintenance, contractor oversight, and health & safety enforcement in multi-site settings.
• Experience with life-safety systems (CCTV, fire alarms, sprinklers) and hazardous materials management.
• Proven track record evaluating contractors, negotiating SLAs, and coordinating onboarding logistics.
• Strong leadership, communication, crisis management, and meticulous record-keeping abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operational, structural, and infrastructure issues across premises.
• Inspect properties and manage mechanical, electrical, and civil works.
• Process approvals for civil, mechanical, electrical requests.
• Inspect and maintain life-safety and security systems (CCTV, fire alarms, sprinklers).
• Identify issues with life-safety equipment and liaise with fire-safety contractors.
• Develop contingency plans to mitigate disruptions.
• Coordinate with Group HSE & Admin for multi-site projects and vendors.
• Coordinate with external suppliers to meet standards and requirements.
• Negotiate service terms for cost efficiency and quality.
• Conduct supplier evaluations for maintenance providers.
• Supervise fire protection contractors and ensure AMC renewals.
• Manage disposal of scrap materials approvals.
• Supervise security personnel and maintenance/janitorial staff.
• Enforce cleaning/hygiene standards and brand consistency.
• Provide logistical support for new hires.
• Ensure compliance with local HSE laws and internal protocols.
• Maintain records of HSE incidents; report to management.
• Lead incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Attend monthly exec meetings; represent admin ops.
• Execute special projects per MD/GM/HR Manager.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Crisis management

Record-keeping

Education

Bachelor’s degree / Diploma in Engineering or related field

Job description

TradesApp in Bahrain seeks a Facilities & HSE Officer – Automotive to oversee daily maintenance, security, and environmental health and safety compliance across dealership showrooms, service workshops, body shops, and spare parts warehouses.

You will manage facility uptime, HVAC and shop equipment operations, hazardous materials storage, and safety audits to ensure a safe, fully compliant workplace for technicians, showroom staff, and customers.