Maintenance & Repair Hub Manager (Jeddah)

Hapag-Lloyd; Saudi Arabia; Hybrid; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global shipping company based in Saudi Arabia seeks a Maintenance & Repair Hub Manager to ensure equipment safety and compliance with company repair standards. This role involves regular inspections, audits, and evaluation of repair documents as well as responsibility for initiating 3rd party damage recoveries. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, relevant certifications, and experience within the logistics industry. Competitive salary and hybrid work arrangements are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary and performance-based incentives

Healthcare coverage

Career mobility and learning support

Employee recognition initiatives

Hybrid work arrangements

Commitment to sustainability

Diversity and equity programs

Qualifications

• Certification in IICL Reefer & Dry Van Container Inspection or relevant experience.
• Proficiency in M&R Systems including CEDEX coding.
• Driver license and willingness to travel frequently.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate repair documents in MARS for accuracy.
• Conduct local M&R inspections at repair shops.
• Perform audits for costs and quality assurance.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork ability

Fluent in English

Education

IICL Reefer & Dry Van Container Inspection Certification

Experience in logistics or shipping industry

Tools

M&R Systems

Job description

Maintenance & Repair Hub Manager (Jeddah)

Job Description

As an HUB M&R Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring that equipment is safe, suitable for commercial demand, and repaired according to company standards and processes.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate repair documents in MARS and ensure estimation and repair performance according to company standards.
• Conduct regular local M&R inspections at repair shops (onsite), including pre-repair and post-repair inspections of selected estimates and available units.
• Perform frequent M&R audits, including costs analysis, M&R general framework, and quality assurance of materials and repairs.
• Evaluate and document on-hire inspection and off-hire repairs for leasing equipment.
• Initiate recovery of 3rd party damages and provide evidence.
• Support local tariff negotiations.
• Analyse adhoc costs and repair cycle time statistics.

Qualifications

• IICL Reefer & Dry Van Container Inspection Certification Examination or sufficient technical knowledge confirmed by the Regional M&R Senior Manager, acquired through experience.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and reporting skills.
• Fluent in English, written & spoken, as well as local language for the related Area of responsibility.
• Proficiency in using M&R Systems, including CEDEX coding.
• Driver license, willing to frequently travel within designated radius.
• Experience in a similar role within the logistics or shipping industry (preferred).
• Knowledge of Reefer‑ (aggregate & box), Standard‑ and Special Container repair, as well as maintenance standards / processes. (preferred).
• Familiarity with auditing and inspection procedures. (preferred).

About Us

With a fleet of 313 modern container ships and a total transport capacity of 2.5 million TEU, Hapag‑Lloyd is one of the world’s leading liner shipping companies. In the Liner Shipping segment, the Company has around 14,000 employees and 400 offices in 140 countries. Hapag‑Lloyd has a container capacity of 3.7 million TEU – including one of the largest and most modern fleets of reefer containers. A total of 133 liner services worldwide ensure fast and reliable connections between more than 600 ports on all the continents. In the Terminal & Infrastructure segment, Hapag‑Lloyd has equity stakes in 21 terminals in Europe, Latin America, the United States, India and North Africa. Around 3,000 employees are assigned to the Terminal & Infrastructure segment and provide complementary logistics services at selected locations in addition to the terminal activities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance‑based incentives
• Competitive leave entitlements – annual leave, medical leave, and other statutory leaves as applicable in your country of employment.
• Healthcare coverage – medical insurance and Flexible benefits to support your physical and mental wellbeing.
• Career mobility and Learning and development support – access to learning resources, professional development programs and internal mobility programs to support your development across teams, functions, and geographies.
• Employee recognition and wellness initiatives – initiatives include wellness programmes, employee recognition programme, and engagement activities to foster a positive work environment.
• Work from Home arrangements – depending on nature of role; hybrid work arrangements are available with minimum 3 days in office and up to 2 days work from home schedules to support work‑life integration with some variations based on local market conditions.
• Commitment to sustainability and social impact – we are dedicated to responsible business practices, with ongoing efforts in environmental sustainability and community engagement through corporate social responsibility programmes.
• Diversity, equity and inclusion – we are proud to be an inclusive employer, committed to building a diverse workforce and creating a workplace where all employees feel respected, supported, and empowered to thrive.