Job DescriptionPosition Overview
We are seeking an experienced and results-oriented Workshop Manager to lead our fleet maintenance operations. The successful candidate will oversee day-to-day workshop activities, ensure operational excellence, maximize technician productivity, maintain high service quality, and deliver an outstanding customer experience. This role requires a strong leader with extensive UAE automotive experience who can effectively manage workshop operations, optimize resources, improve profitability, and ensure maximum fleet uptime for our corporate customers.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and oversee the daily operations of the workshop to ensure efficient workflow and timely vehicle delivery.
- Lead, mentor, and supervise technicians, service advisors, and workshop personnel.
- Plan, schedule, and allocate work based on workshop capacity, technician skills, and customer priorities.
- Monitor technician productivity, workshop efficiency, and utilization to achieve operational KPIs.
- Ensure all repairs and maintenance activities meet manufacturer standards and company quality requirements.
- Implement preventive maintenance programs to minimize vehicle downtime.
- Manage customer relationships and resolve service-related issues professionally.
- Monitor workshop costs and improve operational profitability.
- Coordinate with procurement and inventory teams to ensure timely availability of spare parts and consumables.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and company policies.
- Monitor workshop performance through digital dashboards and management reports.
- Ensure Service Level Agreements (SLAs) are consistently achieved for fleet customers.
- Drive continuous process improvements and support the adoption of digital workshop and fleet management solutions.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of UAE experience managing an automotive workshop or fleet maintenance operation (mandatory).
- Valid UAE Driving License (mandatory).
- Active UAE Residence Visa.
- Strong technical knowledge of passenger vehicles and light commercial vehicles.
- Proven experience leading workshop teams and managing day-to-day operations.
- Demonstrated ability to improve workshop productivity, efficiency, quality, and profitability.
- Experience with Workshop Management Systems (WMS), Fleet Management Software (FMS), or similar digital platforms.
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and workshop management software.
- Excellent leadership, planning, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work under pressure while managing multiple priorities.
- Fluent in English; Arabic is an advantage.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)Workshop productivity and efficiency, Technician utilization, Vehicle turnaround time (TAT), First-Time Fix Rate (FTFR), Fleet vehicle uptime, Customer Satisfaction (CSAT), SLA compliance, Workshop profitability, Cost control, Health/safety/quality compliance.
Benefits
- Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
- Medical insurance provided.
- Visa sponsorship after successful probation.
- One day off per week.
- Opportunity to work with one of the UAE's leading fleet technology and maintenance companies.
- Career growth within a fast-growing and innovative organization.
RequirementsWorkshop productivity and efficiency, Technician utilization, Vehicle turnaround time (TAT), First-Time Fix Rate (FTFR), Fleet vehicle uptime, Customer Satisfaction (CSAT), SLA compliance, Workshop profitability, Cost control, Health/safety/quality compliance.