Plant & Equipment Supervisor

We are seeking an experienced Plant & Equipment Supervisor to oversee the day-to-day maintenance, repair, availability, and safe operation of the plant, equipment, and vehicle fleet based in Abu Dhabi.

Qualifications:

• Trade certificate/diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Plant Maintenance, Heavy Equipment Maintenance, or a related field.
• 6+ years experience maintaining heavy plant, equipment, or commercial vehicles, including 2+ years in a supervisory/lead workshop role.
• Strong hands-on experience with hydraulics, diesel engines, drivetrains, welding/fabrication, and preventive maintenance.
• Experience managing service schedules, breakdown repairs, and accurate equipment maintenance records.
• Good knowledge of workshop safety, isolation/lock-out, safe lifting/jacking, and hot-work procedures.
• Valid driving license preferred.
• Good spoken and written English, with the ability to communicate effectively within a multicultural team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage planned maintenance, servicing, and breakdown repairs for all plant, equipment, and vehicles.
• Diagnose faults and ensure equipment is repaired, tested, and fit for operation.
• Supervise workshop personnel, allocate daily tasks, and maintain quality, productivity, and safety standards.
• Manage spare parts and workshop consumables and raise requirements as needed.
• Coordinate statutory inspections, certifications, and compliance for plant and vehicles.
• Maintain a safe, organised, and compliant workshop and enforce safe working practices.
• Schedule and allocate the daily plant and vehicle pool based on operational requirements.
• Maintain accurate maintenance, service, defect, and asset records.
• Monitor equipment performance and identify recurring faults and maintenance issues.
• Take equipment out of service where required for safety, condition, or compliance.