Assistant Maintenance Manager

Opus; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 240,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Opus is seeking an Assistant Maintenance Manager to oversee maintenance across restaurants and branches in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. You will supervise technical teams and contractors to ensure safety, quality, and uninterrupted operations within budget.

You will manage preventive and corrective maintenance for kitchen equipment, HVAC/refrigeration, and electrical and mechanical systems, using CAFM to track work orders and plans, and monitor metrics and costs to drive improvements.

Qualifications

• Leadership and team management capabilities.
• Strong operations management and maintenance planning skills.
• Budget management and cost control experience.
• Proven ability to improve equipment reliability and availability.
• Knowledge of safety standards and Civil Defense requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance across branches and ensure adherence to approved schedules.
• Lead technical teams, assign tasks, and monitor work quality and timelines.
• Maintain kitchen equipment, HVAC/refrigeration, and electrical/mechanical systems.
• Manage fault reports, set priorities, and coordinate with teams to closure.
• Use CAFM systems to track work orders, maintenance plans, and equipment records.
• Monitor performance indicators and prepare reports on faults, response time, costs and compliance.
• Manage contractors and maintenance contracts, and review service quality.
• Control spare parts consumption and ensure availability.
• Coordinate with operations to minimize maintenance impact on workflow.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering or Facilities Management

Tools

CAFM systems

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Maintenance Manager

Assistant Maintenance Manager

Job Purpose

Oversee maintenance work in restaurants and branches across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and supervise technical teams and contractors to ensure uninterrupted operations, the safety of facilities and equipment, and the quality of maintenance execution within the specified budget.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Supervise preventive and corrective maintenance work in branches, and monitor its implementation according to the approved schedules.

• Lead technical teams, assign tasks, and monitor work quality and adherence to timelines.

• Follow up on the maintenance of kitchen equipment, air conditioning and refrigeration systems, and electrical and mechanical systems.

• Manage fault reports, set priorities, and coordinate with teams and contractors until they are closed.

• Use CAFM maintenance management systems to track work orders, maintenance plans, and equipment records.

• Monitor performance indicators and prepare reports on faults, response time, maintenance costs, and compliance level.

• Manage contractors and maintenance contracts, and review service level and execution quality.

• Monitor maintenance budgets and costs, control spare parts consumption, and ensure their availability when needed.

• Coordinate with operations teams and branch departments to minimize the impact of maintenance activities on workflow.

• Ensure the application of occupational health and safety requirements and the requirements of the Civil Defense in effect in Saudi Arabia.

• Identify recurring problems, analyze their causes, and propose solutions to reduce breakdowns and improve equipment efficiency.

• Contribute to assessing branches' maintenance and renewal needs, and submit recommendations to management.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering or Facilities Management.

• At least 7 years of experience in maintenance or facilities management, including at least 3 years in supervising technical teams.

• Experience in restaurants, quick-service restaurants, or multi-branch facilities is preferred.

• Knowledge of maintaining kitchen equipment, air conditioning and refrigeration systems, and electrical and mechanical systems.

• Proficiency in using CAFM systems and monitoring performance indicators.

• Experience in managing contractors, maintenance contracts, costs, and spare parts.

• Knowledge of safety and Civil Defense requirements in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

• Leadership and effective communication skills, with the ability to solve problems and manage priorities.