Workshop Manager

🏢 Al Ghurair Investment LLC
📍 Dubai, United Arab EmiratesFull-timeOn-site
📅 Posted: 2d ago🔄 Updated: Yesterday
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Al Ghurair Investment LLC is seeking a Workshop Manager for their Dubai operations. This role involves managing the day-to-day operations of the workshop, including scheduled maintenance, breakdown and accident repairs, and pre-delivery inspections for the fleet. Key responsibilities include planning and allocating job cards, monitoring technician progress, driving fleet availability, diagnosing complex faults, controlling workshop costs, managing spare parts inventory, coordinating with external vendors, and ensuring compliance with RTA regulations and HSE standards. The Workshop Manager will also be responsible for maintaining accurate records in the fleet management system, supervising and training technicians, managing manpower, preparing performance reports, and handling escalations. The ideal candidate will have a Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical/Automobile Engineering with 6-10 years of automotive workshop experience, including 2-4 years in a supervisory or managerial capacity. Experience managing large vehicle fleets or multi-bay workshops, particularly in taxi, rental, logistics, or passenger transport fleets, is strongly preferred. Strong technical diagnostic abilities across various vehicle types, knowledge of fleet management systems/ERP, and a proven ability to improve TAT, reduce VOR, and control maintenance costs are essential. The role requires strong people management skills, commercial acumen, and proficiency in MS Excel. Fluency in English is mandatory, with Hindi/Urdu or Arabic being an advantage. A willingness to work in shifts and respond to emergencies is also required. Manage day-to-day operations of the workshop, covering scheduled preventive maintenance, breakdown repairs, accident repairs, and pre-delivery inspections across the fleet.Plan and allocate daily job cards to technicians based on skill, workload, and priority; monitor progress to ensure turnaround time (TAT) targets are met.Drive fleet availability by minimising Veh
Required Skills
Engineering, Construction & Trades
○Mechanical Design○Electrical Design○ATS Systems○HSE
Other
○engine diagnostics○transmission diagnostics○suspension diagnostics○team training○workshop supervision○warranty claims○Workshop Manager○Workshop Incharge
Healthcare & Life Sciences
○Cardiac Diagnostics
Operations, Logistics & Supply Chain
○Inventory Management○Operational Efficiency○Vendor Management
Business, Sales & Management
○Performance Management○HR Management○SAFe○Cost Control
Finance, Legal & Governance
○Budgeting
Information Technology
○ERP
Soft Skills & Professional Competencies
○People Management○Data Analysis
Productivity & Workplace Tools
○Excel
Nice to have:
Operations, Logistics & Supply Chain
○Driving
Requirements

  • Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical / Automobile Engineering, or an equivalent trade qualification (ITI / technical certification) with strong hands-on experience.

  • 6–10 years of automotive workshop experience, with at least 2–4 years in a supervisory or managerial capacity (adjust as required for Supervisor vs Manager level).

  • Proven experience managing a large vehicle fleet or a multi-bay workshop; experience in taxi, rental, logistics, or passenger transport fleets is strongly preferred.

  • Strong technical diagnostic ability across petrol/hybrid/diesel vehicles; exposure to EV or hybrid maintenance is an added advantage.

  • Working knowledge of fleet management systems / ERP platforms and digital job card processes.

  • Demonstrated track record of improving TAT, reducing VOR, and controlling maintenance cost per vehicle.

  • Solid understanding of HSE regulations, workshop safety standards, and local transport authority compliance requirements.

  • Strong people management skills with experience leading multicultural, blue-collar teams.

  • Good commercial acumen for vendor negotiation, warranty claims, and parts cost control.

  • Proficiency in MS Excel and reporting; ability to work with data to drive decisions.

  • Valid UAE driving licence preferred.

  • Fluency in English; Hindi/Urdu or Arabic an advantage for team communication.

  • Willingness to work in shifts and respond to operational emergencies.

Description
Manage day-to-day operations of the workshop, covering scheduled preventive maintenance, breakdown repairs, accident repairs, and pre-delivery inspections across the fleet.Plan and allocate daily job cards to technicians based on skill, workload, and priority; monitor progress to ensure turnaround time (TAT) targets are met.Drive fleet availability by minimising Vehicle Off Road (VOR) days and controlling repeat repairs; track and report downtime reasons with corrective action plans.Diagnose complex mechanical, electrical, engine, transmission, AC, and suspension faults, and guide technicians on root-cause resolution rather than part-swapping.Control workshop cost per vehicle / cost per kilometre through labour productivity, warranty recovery, repair-vs-replace decisions, and reduction of unnecessary part consumption.Coordinate with the spare parts and procurement team to maintain optimum stock of fast-moving items; approve part requisitions and validate consumption against job cards.Manage external vendors and third-party garages for specialised jobs (body shop, paint, tyres, upholstery, recovery), including quality checks and invoice verification.Ensure full compliance with RTA / relevant transport authority requirements, vehicle registration, passing, and inspection schedules.Enforce HSE standards within the workshop — safe working practices, PPE usage, tool and equipment safety, waste oil and hazardous material disposal, and incident reporting.Maintain accurate records in the fleet management system / ERP: job cards, service history, warranty claims, part issuance, and technician time booking.Supervise, train, and appraise technicians, mechanics, service advisors, and helpers; identify skill gaps and run on-the-job training.Manage manpower planning, shift rosters, overtime control, and leave planning to maintain 24/7 or extended-hours coverage where applicable.Prepare and present periodic reports on workshop productivity, TAT, cost, breakdown trends, and fleet health to management.Support annual maintenance budgeting and monitor actual spend against budget.Handle escalations from operations, drivers, and internal customers, and close them within agreed service levels.
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