Assistant Fleet Maintenance Manager

SupportFinity™; Al-Kharj; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational team in Saudi Arabia is looking for an experienced Fleet Manager to oversee operations and manage maintenance teams. The role involves driving continuous improvement, ensuring compliance with safety protocols, and managing budgets. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, significant fleet maintenance experience, and strong leadership skills. This position offers a competitive package including generous leave, medical coverage, and a discretionary bonus.

Benefits

Competitive package

Generous leave

Medical coverage

Discretionary bonus

Training and development

Qualifications

• 8–10 years in fleet maintenance or similar environment.
• 5–7 years in management roles; Middle East experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Trailer Refrigeration Systems (ThermoKing/Carrier).
• Strong Diesel Mechanical knowledge as time served mechanic.
• In-depth understanding of Electrical and Mechanical Heavy Goods Vehicle technical systems.
• Ability to manage multicultural teams under high-pressure conditions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee workshop operations, ensuring compliance with ISO standards and safety protocols.
• Manage budgets, operating costs, and repair & maintenance KPIs.
• Develop and implement SOPs and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead a team of shift managers and technical staff; ensure training and succession planning.
• Coordinate third-party repairs and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Monitor fleet performance, utilization, and downtime; recommend refurbishments or replacements.

Skills

Strong leadership

Decision-making

Analytical skills

Excellent English communication

Education

Bachelor’s in Mechanical or Engineering

MBA (preferred)

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

The Company

Almarai is the world’s largest vertically integrated dairy and the region’s largest food and beverage manufacturing and distribution company. Headquartered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Almarai Company is ranked as the #1 FMCG Brand in the MENA region and is a market leader in all its categories across the GCC. Almarai currently employs over 40,000 employees servicing some 220,000 retail outlets across GCC, Egypt and Jordan and has reported net income of SAR 2.31 Billion on sales of SAR 20.97 Billion in 2024 .”

For more details, please visit our website – www.almarai.com.

An aggressive expansion program together with acquisitions in new vertical markets have created an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic multinational team dedicated to furthering growth plans for the group.

About the role

Lead and manage large fleet repair, maintenance, and asset management team to ensure safe, compliant, and cost‑effective operations. Drive continuous improvement and team engagement while meeting operational and budgetary targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee workshop operations, ensuring compliance with ISO standards and safety protocols.
• Manage budgets, operating costs, and repair & maintenance KPIs.
• Develop and implement SOPs and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead a team of shift managers and technical staff; ensure training and succession planning.
• Coordinate third‑party repairs and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Monitor fleet performance, utilization, and downtime; recommend refurbishments or replacements.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s in Mechanical or Engineering (MBA preferred).
• 8–10 years in fleet maintenance or similar environment.
• 5–7 years in management roles; Middle East experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Trailer Refrigeration Systems (ThermoKing/Carrier).
• Strong Diesel Mechanical knowledge as time served mechanic.
• In-depth understanding of Electical and Mechanical Heavy Goods Vehicle technical systems.
• Familiarity with SAP and MS Office.
• Strong leadership, decision‑making, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multicultural teams under high‑pressure conditions.
• Excellent English communication and literacy skills.

Benefits

Almarai offers a competitive package, generous leave, medical coverage, discretionary bonus, training and development, etc. This is a great opportunity to join a successful and expanding global business, offering an excellent remuneration and benefits package.