186 Shop Foreman jobs in the United Arab Emirates

We are?

A leading specialist engineering services company delivering integrated solutions for complex energy and infrastructure projects and operating assets. Our business is built on the belief that our people are what make EnerMech excellent. When we are thriving globally it's not just about investing in our infrastructure, service offering and technology, but by also investing in our people.

The role?

The Workshop Manager will oversee and coordinate all operations related to the refurbishment and maintenance of offshore pedestal crane components within the workshop. This role involves managing workshop activities, ensuring compliance with industry standards, optimizing productivity, and delivering high-quality services. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in mechanical systems, leadership capabilities, and a focus on safety and efficiency.

Main Responsibilities & Key Result Areas

1. Plan, schedule, and supervise all refurbishment and maintenance activities for offshore pedestal crane components.
2. Ensure the efficient use of resources, including manpower, equipment, and materials.
3. Develop and implement maintenance schedules to meet project deadlines.

1. Inspect and assess the condition of components and recommend appropriate repair or replacement solutions.
2. Provide technical guidance to workshop teams on mechanical, hydraulic, and structural repair processes.
3. Ensure adherence to quality control standards during all refurbishment activities.

1. Lead and manage a team of Supervisors, technicians, and support staff.
2. Conduct regular training sessions to ensure team members are up-to-date on the latest techniques and safety practices.
3. Motivate staff to maintain high levels of productivity and morale.

1. Maintain accurate records of inventory, tools, and equipment.
2. Coordinate procurement of spare parts and materials required for refurbishment projects.
3. Monitor the condition of workshop tools and equipment, ensuring timely calibration and servicing.

1. Act as the primary point of contact for clients regarding refurbishment projects.
2. Provide regular updates on project status, timelines, and budgets.
3. Ensure client specifications and requirements are met with high-quality outcomes.

1. Prepare and present detailed reports on workshop activities, including work completed, resource utilization, and performance metrics.
2. Maintain comprehensive documentation of all maintenance and refurbishment processes.

Essential:

1. Education: Diploma or degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
2. Experience: Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in workshop management, preferably within the oil and gas or heavy machinery sector.
3. Technical Knowledge: Expertise in offshore pedestal cranes, including structural components, hydraulic systems, and mechanical assemblies.
4. Familiarity with international standards such as API, ISO, and DNV for crane refurbishment.
5. Leadership Skills: Proven experience in managing and leading multidisciplinary teams.
6. HSE Knowledge: Strong understanding of health, safety, and environmental regulations in the oil and gas sector.
7. Good in English language (reading, writing, and communication skills).
8. Good working knowledge of MS Office programs.

Behaviors and Personal Qualities:

Essential:

1. Excellent organizational and time management skills.
2. Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
3. Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
4. Proficiency in using workshop management software and tools.
5. Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
6. Self-motivated.
7. Good Communication Skills.
8. High standards of workmanship.

Work Environment:

1. Based in a workshop environment with occasional site visits to offshore platforms as needed.
2. Must be flexible to work extended hours and manage on-call responsibilities during critical projects.

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Workshop Manager to oversee operations in our steel fabrication facility. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing day-to-day shop activities, ensuring production efficiency, quality control, team leadership, and on-time project delivery.

1. Lead and supervise daily operations of the steel fabrication workshop.
2. Plan and allocate manpower, tools, and materials as per production schedules.
3. Ensure timely fabrication and delivery of structural steel, piping, and pressure vessel components.
4. Coordinate with Project QA/QC, Planning, and Procurement teams to meet deadlines.
5. Implement and maintain safety protocols and ensure compliance with HSE policies.
6. Review technical drawings and ensure production meets specified standards.
7. Monitor machine maintenance and ensure optimum utilization of resources.
8. Maintain inventory and ensure proper usage of materials to avoid wastage.
9. Mentor and train workshop personnel to maintain high skill and performance levels.

1. Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
2. Minimum 8-10 years of experience in steel fabrication and workshop management.
3. Proven experience in managing fabrication teams and production workflows.
4. Strong technical understanding of structural steel, welding processes, and fabrication machinery.
5. Familiarity with quality control standards and fabrication codes.
6. Excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
7. Proficient in reading engineering drawings and fabrication standards.

Keywords: Steel Fabrication, Workshop Management, Structural Steel

Education: Diploma/Engineering

Al-Futtaim Motors occupies the pre-eminent position as the largest distributor of automotive products in the Emirates and leads the rapid development of the automobile business in the UAE, contributing to Toyota's worldwide growth.
Today, Al-Futtaim Motors is synonymous with Toyota and Lexus, which enjoy undisputed leadership in the UAE in terms of the largest number of vehicles on the road. Besides Toyota, we hold exclusive franchises for top automotive brands such as Hino, Toyo & Chen shin/ Maxxis tyres, GS & Panasonic batteries, and more.
We are seeking a Workshop Manager to join our workshop in Dubai.
The role involves managing workshop productivity to ensure efficient repair of customer vehicles, adhering to repair times and quality standards at each stage.
Main responsibilities include:

• Planning, organizing, and controlling workshop work flow through Team Leaders to ensure quality repairs.
• Managing a multicultural technical workforce of over 100 technicians.
• Ensuring completion of work orders as per Job Cards by technicians.
• Coordinating job distribution with Team Leaders.
• Overseeing workshop production with a team of 25+ team leaders.
• Ensuring repairs comply with manufacturer guidelines.
• Meeting or exceeding customer satisfaction targets.
• Providing high-quality service to handle over 400 vehicles daily.
• Maximizing labor efficiency and workshop profitability within budget and standards, with a daily target of over 1000 hours.
• Maintaining compliance with Occupational Health & Safety standards.

• A Diploma or Degree in automobile/mechanical engineering.
• 7-10 years of experience in a reputable automotive workshop, including 3 years in a managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of resource management, production methods, and team coordination.
• Performance monitoring and improvement skills.
• Excellent communication skills and attentive listening.
• Ability to operate all relevant workshop equipment.

The Workshop Manager will be responsible for overseeing all workshop activities, ensuring the highest quality of service and maintaining the smooth operation of the workshop through effective leadership. The ideal candidate will have experience in managing a bike workshop, exceptional technical skills and a passion for providing excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee all workshop activities.
• Ensure the highest quality of service is provided to all customers.
• Manage inventory and ensure all necessary supplies are in stock.
• Train and mentor the workshop team to ensure they are knowledgeable about all products and services.
• Ensure the workshop is clean, safe, and well-organized at all times.

• Minimum of 3 years experience as a Bike Workshop Manager
• Exceptional Technical skills as a Bike Mechanic
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for cycling

• Opportunity for career advancement within the company.
• Employee discount on store merchandise.
• Dynamic and supportive work environment.

The Workshop Manager will be responsible for overseeing all workshop activities, ensuring the highest quality of service and maintaining the smooth operation of the workshop through effective leadership. The ideal candidate will have experience in managing a bike workshop, exceptional technical skills and a passion for providing excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee all workshop activities.
• Ensure the highest quality of service is provided to all customers.
• Manage inventory and ensure all necessary supplies are in stock.
• Train and mentor the workshop team to ensure they are knowledgeable about all products and services.
• Ensure the workshop is clean, safe, and well-organized at all times.

• Minimum of 3 years experience as a Bike Workshop Manager
• Exceptional Technical skills as a Bike Mechanic
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for cycling

• Opportunity for career advancement within the company.
• Employee discount on store merchandise.
• Dynamic and supportive work environment.

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Workshop Manager to oversee operations in our steel fabrication facility. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing day-to-day shop activities, ensuring production efficiency, quality control, team leadership, and on-time project delivery.

• Lead and supervise daily operations of the steel fabrication workshop.
• Plan and allocate manpower, tools, and materials as per production schedules.
• Ensure timely fabrication and delivery of structural steel, piping, and pressure vessel components.
• Coordinate with Project QA/QC, Planning, and Procurement teams to meet deadlines.
• Implement and maintain safety protocols and ensure compliance with HSE policies.
• Review technical drawings and ensure production meets specified standards.
• Monitor machine maintenance and ensure optimum utilization of resources.
• Maintain inventory and ensure proper usage of materials to avoid wastage.
• Mentor and train workshop personnel to maintain high skill and performance levels.

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 8-10 years of experience in steel fabrication and workshop management.
• Proven experience in managing fabrication teams and production workflows.
• Strong technical understanding of structural steel, welding processes, and fabrication machinery.
• Familiarity with quality control standards and fabrication codes.
• Excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
• Proficient in reading engineering drawings and fabrication standards.

Keywords: Steel Fabrication, Workshop Management, Structural Steel

Education: Diploma/Engineering

An Overhaul Workshop Manager (Operations Support) will lead, organize and manage the day-to-day activities of the Workshop operational areas in order to support the company's commercial and operational requirements and ensure optimum deployment of resources to achieve efficient, safe and cost effective results. Manage all scheduled and unscheduled maintenance requirements within the Workshop operational areas, liaising closely, as appropriate, with Line Maintenance / Base Operation, Base Heavy Maintenance and Engine shop on the appropriate Workshop support requirements and deadlines.

1. Be responsible for supporting the Engine shop, Line Maintenance, Base Operations and Base Heavy Maintenance program including C Checks and Cabin Retrofits by managing the repairs and overhaul of components, NDT inspections and Structures, ensuring quality standards and turn-around-time deadlines are met. Forecast requirements for future maintenance inputs and make the necessary provisions to allow for timely handling and completion. Maintain operational obligations by ensuring optimum deployment of resources in accordance with the task requirements, ensuring all targets and deadlines are achievable.
2. Evaluate the current processes for efficiency and plan and suggest any amendments required to the procedures, deficiencies and safety issues and suggest where improvements can be implemented to improve the overall productivity and quality. Develop and recommend to the Manager Overhaul Workshops (MOW), plans to increase productivity and capability in the affected Workshops highlighting savings and costs on a case by case basis and implement changes to processes and procedures.
3. Develop and maintain close working relationships with various departments including Engine shop, Line Maintenance, Base Operations, Base Heavy Maintenance, Maintenance Planning, Production Planning, Maintenance Control, Technical Services and the Materials Department, so as to be able to liaise as and when necessary, ensuring the achievement of tasks within a time-scale so as to not have any impact on the down time and /or the quality of the finished product. Plan and liaise with the stores and equipment technician to ensure the materials are available and equipment is serviceable for the task and any shortages that will impact the targeted dates. Devise an alternative plan to work around any short fall so as to not delay the inputs.
4. Provide detailed justification to the affected MOW for manpower increases identifying all benefits and alternate options.
5. Provide support and advice to all staff on technical/operational matters within the workshop area and to other departments of Emirates (i.e. Service Delivery, Customer Affairs etc.) as required.
6. Carry out audits of various activities and document findings to establish trends and recommend to the appropriate MOW, the necessary plans to counteract any issues.
7. Produce monthly reports detailing the activities that have been taking place within each section of the Workshops operational areas. To include average TRT, Number of components completed, number of components in work, details of delay or shortages, staff training, overtime & lieu hours worked and sickness levels.
8. Maintain the highest quality standards by constantly ensuring staff under direct control are aware of all technical publications and revisions and maintain a 'Read and Sign' register to reflect the same. Conduct quality circle programmes engaging staff from all grades in an effort to identify areas that require improvement and initiate action plans to deal with working environment issues.
9. Conduct monthly meetings with staff highlighting any concerns and expectations which shall be documented. Use this forum to communicate and emphasize any management issues and instill a safety culture amongst the staff to actively participate in the drive to maintain good engineering and housekeeping practices.
10. Ensure staff welfare and report overall performance of staff regularly, recommending any needed training and development programmes to ensure continuous learning and progression. Ensure all staff are trained and qualified to carry out their duties and agree on an action plan with time scales for qualifications to be gained. Identifying all technical and non-technical training requirements to address staff and business needs to the benefit of the section ensuring productivity is maximised.

To be considered for the role, you must meet the below requirements:

1. National / Higher National Diploma (12+3 or equivalent) or Apprenticeship in Mechanical, Electronic, Avionics or Aeronautical Engineering or equivalent training with a reputable airline or an approved maintenance organization with 12+ years' experience in Engineering or Workshops.
2. Hold a license and or Shop Approval applicable to the specific area acceptable to the local authorities or equivalent professional qualifications.
3. Experience in commercial workshop maintenance and held a position of Supervisor or demonstrated management experience.
4. Detailed knowledge of testing/overhaul/repair and modification of modern aircraft components as fitted to the Emirates fleet.

At Emirates, we're committed to providing our employees with opportunities to grow and develop in their careers. So if you're looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, apply today and join our team

Join us in a management role and enjoy an attractive tax-free salary. On top of our generous travel benefits, including discounted flights and hotel stays around the world, this managerial role also has an excellent leave and healthcare package. That's on top of transport benefits, life insurance and more. Find out what it's like to live and work in our fast-paced, cosmopolitan home city in the Dubai Lifestyle section of our website

We are? A leading specialist engineering services company delivering integrated solutions for complex energy and infrastructure projects and operating assets. Our business is built on the belief that our people are what make EnerMech excellent. When we are thriving globally it’s not just about investing in our infrastructure, service offering and technology, but by also investing in our people.

The role?

The Workshop Manager will oversee and coordinate all operations related to the refurbishment and maintenance of offshore pedestal crane components within the workshop. This role involves managing workshop activities, ensuring compliance with industry standards, optimizing productivity, and delivering high-quality services. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in mechanical systems, leadership capabilities, and a focus on safety and efficiency.

Main Responsibilities & Key Result Areas

1. Plan, schedule, and supervise all refurbishment and maintenance activities for offshore pedestal crane components.
2. Ensure the efficient use of resources, including manpower, equipment, and materials.
3. Develop and implement maintenance schedules to meet project deadlines.

1. Inspect and assess the condition of components and recommend appropriate repair or replacement solutions.
2. Provide technical guidance to workshop teams on mechanical, hydraulic, and structural repair processes.
3. Ensure adherence to quality control standards during all refurbishment activities.

1. Lead and manage a team of Supervisors, technicians, and support staff.
2. Conduct regular training sessions to ensure team members are up-to-date on the latest techniques and safety practices.
3. Motivate staff to maintain high levels of productivity and morale.

1. Maintain accurate records of inventory, tools, and equipment.
2. Coordinate procurement of spare parts and materials required for refurbishment projects.
3. Monitor the condition of workshop tools and equipment, ensuring timely calibration and servicing.

1. Act as the primary point of contact for clients regarding refurbishment projects.
2. Provide regular updates on project status, timelines, and budgets.
3. Ensure client specifications and requirements are met with high-quality outcomes.

1. Prepare and present detailed reports on workshop activities, including work completed, resource utilization, and performance metrics.
2. Maintain comprehensive documentation of all maintenance and refurbishment processes.

Essential:

1. Education: Diploma or degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
2. Experience: Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in workshop management, preferably within the oil and gas or heavy machinery sector.
3. Technical Knowledge: Expertise in offshore pedestal cranes, including structural components, hydraulic systems, and mechanical assemblies.
4. Familiarity with international standards such as API, ISO, and DNV for crane refurbishment.
5. Leadership Skills: Proven experience in managing and leading multidisciplinary teams.
6. HSE Knowledge: Strong understanding of health, safety, and environmental regulations in the oil and gas sector.
7. Good in English language (reading, writing, and communication skills).
8. Good working knowledge of MS Office programs.

Behaviors and Personal Qualities:

Essential:

1. Excellent organizational and time management skills.
2. Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
3. Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
4. Proficiency in using workshop management software and tools.
5. Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
6. Self-motivated.
7. Good Communication Skills.
8. High standards of workmanship.

Work Environment:

1. Based in a workshop environment with occasional site visits to offshore platforms as needed.
2. Must be flexible to work extended hours and manage on-call responsibilities during critical projects.

Our organization is seeking a seasoned Automotive Service Supervisor to lead our vehicle maintenance and repair operations. As a key member of our team, you will oversee daily service delivery, quality control, and customer satisfaction.

• Operational Management
• Coordinate workflow and job allocation to ensure efficiency.
• Supervise technicians, mechanics, and apprentices, providing guidance and support.
• Ensure adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safety protocols.
• Conduct daily briefings to assign tasks, discuss challenges, and set productivity goals.
• Technical Expertise & Quality Control
• Diagnose complex vehicle issues across multiple brands.
• Provide technical assistance and mentorship to technicians.
• Inspect completed jobs for quality assurance and compliance with manufacturer standards.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest automotive technologies, diagnostic tools, and repair techniques.
• Customer Interaction & Communication
• Communicate with service advisors regarding job progress, delays, and repair recommendations.
• Assist in explaining technical issues to customers when required.
• Ensure customer satisfaction by delivering high-quality service and resolving complaints efficiently.
• Inventory & Resource Management
• Monitor parts availability and coordinate with the parts department for timely procurement.
• Ensure proper use and maintenance of workshop tools and equipment.
• Maintain accurate records of repairs and inspections on CRM software system.
• Training & Development
• Provide ongoing training and skill development to technicians.
• Conduct performance evaluations and recommend improvement plans for workshop staff.

Qualifications & Skills:

• 5+ years of experience in automotive repair and maintenance, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Strong technical knowledge of multiple vehicle brands, including diagnostics and repair procedures.
• Leadership, mentoring, and team motivation skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Proficiency in using diagnostic tools and service management software.
• Good communication skills and customer service orientation.

Language Skills:

• Preferably English/Arabic speaking.

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Familiarity with all kinds of service equipment and tools.
• Valid UAE driving license.