Apt Resources is looking for an experienced Workshop Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of an automotive workshop in Dubai. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing workshop activities, supervising technicians, coordinating vehicle repairs and maintenance, and ensuring all work is completed to a high standard.
The ideal candidate should have strong technical knowledge, excellent workshop management skills, and the ability to lead a team while maintaining quality, safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the daily operations of the automotive workshop.
- Supervise, coordinate, and support mechanics, technicians, and workshop staff.
- Plan and monitor vehicle repairs, servicing, maintenance, and technical jobs.
- Inspect vehicles and identify mechanical, electrical, and diagnostic requirements.
- Allocate jobs to technicians based on skills, workload, and job requirements.
- Monitor the progress and quality of workshop work.
- Ensure vehicles are completed within agreed timelines and quality standards.
- Coordinate with customers regarding vehicle condition, repairs, progress, and requirements.
- Prepare or review job estimates, parts requirements, and workshop schedules.
- Coordinate the sourcing and availability of spare parts, tools, and materials.
- Maintain accurate records of vehicles, repairs, parts, and workshop activities.
- Ensure proper use, maintenance, and availability of workshop equipment and tools.
- Maintain high standards of workshop cleanliness, organization, and safety.
- Identify and resolve technical and operational workshop issues efficiently.
- Train, guide, and motivate workshop team members.
- Ensure all work follows appropriate technical, safety, and quality procedures.
- Monitor workshop productivity, job completion, and overall operational efficiency.
- Support the business with technical knowledge and recommendations regarding vehicle repairs and maintenance.
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Workshop Manager, Workshop Supervisor, or similar automotive management position.
- Diploma, Associate Degree, or Bachelor’s Degree in Automotive Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Vehicle Maintenance, or a related field.
- Strong hands-on knowledge of automotive repair, servicing, and maintenance.
- Good understanding of mechanical, electrical, and automotive systems.
- Previous experience supervising and managing workshop technicians and staff.
- Strong problem-solving, planning, and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple vehicles, jobs, and workshop activities simultaneously.
- Good communication, leadership, and team management skills.
- High attention to detail and commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.
- Ability to monitor workshop productivity, job progress, and completion timelines.
- Ability to coordinate spare parts, tools, equipment, and workshop resources.
- Ability to work independently and take responsibility for day-to-day workshop operations.
- Candidates must be currently based in the UAE and available to attend an in-person interview if shortlisted.
Benefits
Salary: AED 13,000-15,000