Workshop Manager-WARED

Zahid Industries; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 250,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Zahid Industries seeks a seasoned Fleet Workshop Manager to lead the maintenance, repair, and compliance of the company’s vehicle fleet at the Jeddah workshop. You will oversee scheduling, staff supervision, and cost-efficient procurement to maximize uptime and safety.

The role requires a mechanical engineering background, 5+ years in a similar fleet workshop, and fluency in Arabic and English. You will drive safety standards and maintain meticulous repair records, collaborating with procurement

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Technology or related field.
• Strong diesel engines, heavy-duty trucks and trailer knowledge; familiar with KSA vehicle compliance.
• Proficient in diagnostic tools and workshop management software.
• Fluent in Arabic and English (spoken and written).

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of the workshop and supervise staff.
• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance schedules for fleet vehicles.
• Ensure regulatory standards are met for all trucks.
• Coordinate with procurement for spare parts and consumables.
• Monitor maintenance performance metrics: downtime, repeat repairs, part usage.
• Enforce safety, housekeeping and environmental standards in the workshop.
• Maintain accurate records of repairs, service and inspections.
• Provide technical support for fleet condition assessment and procurement.

Skills

Fleet management

Preventive maintenance

Safety compliance

Inventory control

Maintenance systems

Diagnostics tools

English proficiency

Arabic language

Education

Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Automotive Technology

Related field

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Workshop management systems

MS Office

Maintenance management systems

Job description

To lead, manage, and oversee all workshop operations related to the maintenance, repair and compliance of company vehicles, ensuring the highest levels of fleet availability, safety regulatory adherence and cost efficiency.

Key Accountabilities

• Manage day to day operations of the workshop and supervise workshop staff
• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance schedules for all fleet vehicles
• Ensure all trucks comply with regulatory standards
• Coordinate with procurement for spare parts and consumables in a cost effective and timely manner
• Monitor maintenance performance metrics such as downtime, repeat repairs, and part usage
• Implement and enforce safety, housekeeping and environmental standards in the workshop
• Maintain accurate records of repairs, service and inspections
• Provide technical support in the evaluation of fleet condition, replacement planning and procurement

Knowledge, Skills and Aptitude

• Educational Qualifications and Certifications: Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Technology or related field.
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of diesel engines systems, heavy duty trucks, trailers and trailers . Familiarity with KSA vehicle compliance regulations . Good grasp of maintenance systems, preventative maintenance practices and inventory control.
• Technical Skills: Diagnostic tolls and workshop management systems . Microsoft office and Maintenance management systems proficiency . Ability to interpret technical manuals and repair guides.
• Language Skills: Proficiency in Arabic and English (Spoken and written).
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role managing a fleet workshop, preferably in logistics or transport.

Key Interactions

• Purpose of Interaction: N/A
• Key External Contacts: Spare parts suppliers.Truck dealerships and authorized service centres.Regulatory bodies suck as MVPI inspection centres.
• Purpose of Interaction: N/A
• Direct Reports: All workshop employees in Jeddah, Riyadh, Dammam.