Employee Welfare & Facilities Lead

Advanced Search Group; Manama; On-site; BHD 12,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Search Group in Bahrain seeks an experienced Maintenance and Facilities Manager to plan and oversee maintenance and cleaning across labour camps, yards and administrative buildings. You will manage transport and canteen services, supervise shared facilities, and drive cost control and safety compliance.

The role demands a Bachelor’s in Civil/Mechanical/Construction management with 5 years in a large industrial setting, plus an MBA/PGDM in HR/Industrial Relations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management/ civil/ mechanical engineering or relevant education / experience.
• 5 years in similar capacity with large industrial concern with its own housing facilities, employing large number of multinational workforces.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily cleaning and maintenance operations in the camps as well as cleaning operations in the yard and admin buildings.
• Ensure that camp and other leased accommodation for Company staff is always maintained in a clean, safe and acceptable condition.
• Conduct regular inspections of camp accommodations, canteen facilities, and transportation services to ensure compliance with hygiene, safety, service reliability, and maintenance standards.
• Coordinate with contractors and internal teams to address maintenance and cleaning issues promptly and effectively.
• Implement and monitor power and water saving initiatives across all facilities; ensure best practices are followed and corrective measures are applied to reduce utility consumption and promote sustainability.
• Report any major repair needs, alteration or renovation requirements to the Technical Service for evaluation and management approval.
• Develop and maintain a Master Zoning Plan for all labour camps and shared facilities, identifying key issues, risk areas, and recommended actions to support long-term planning and continuous improvement.
• Monitor and manage costs related to cleaning and maintenance activities, including budget preparation, tracking, and reporting.
• Manage canteen operations to ensure food quality, hygiene, and service standards are consistently met; coordinate with catering providers to address feedback and implement improvements.
• Conduct a minimum of two catering satisfaction surveys per year to assess service quality and identify areas for enhancement.
• Manage staff transportation services, ensuring timely, safe, and efficient movement of employees; monitor contractor performance and resolve service-related issues.
• Procurement of elementary items for repairs/maintenance, from local market, within approved Financial Limits.
• Prepare yearly operation and capital budget for the welfare section.
• Periodical review of Budget Vs Actual reports.
• Conduct team meetings to review and update daily operations requirements.
• Attend weekly department meetings.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Planning

Microsoft Office

Time management

Teamwork

Problem solving

Proactive

Integrity

Leadership

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management/civil/mechanical engineering

MBA/PG Diploma in Business Management (HR/IR)

Job description

Advanced Search Group in Bahrain seeks an experienced Maintenance and Facilities Manager to plan and oversee maintenance and cleaning across labour camps, yards and administrative buildings. You will manage transport and canteen services, supervise shared facilities, and drive cost control and safety compliance.

The role demands a Bachelor’s in Civil/Mechanical/Construction management with 5 years in a large industrial setting, plus an MBA/PGDM in HR/Industrial Relations.