Technical Resources is a recruitment and technical services firm operating across the Gulf region, connecting specialized talent with critical roles in the industrial and engineering sectors. This position is for a client seeking a hands-on leader to manage a vital workshop supporting key equipment in Saudi Arabia.
Job Title: Workshop Manager Job in Riyadh
Full-Time
📍 Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦
Company: Technical Resources
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Technical Resources is seeking an experienced and technically robust Workshop Manager to oversee a workshop specializing in Generators, Forklifts, and Heavy Equipment. This is a leadership role for a qualified mechanical engineer with 7-10 years of hands-on and managerial experience. You will be responsible for the entire workshop’s operational performance, ensuring high-quality repairs, effective preventive maintenance, strict HSE compliance, and efficient cost control. The ideal candidate will combine deep technical knowledge with strong people and operational management skills.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be entrusted with the following core duties:
- Workshop Operations & Maintenance Management: Oversee all daily workshop activities. Plan, schedule, and supervise preventive maintenance programs and repair jobs for generators, forklifts, and heavy equipment.
- Technical Leadership & Quality Assurance: Provide hands-on technical guidance and supervision to a team of technicians. Ensure all repairs and maintenance meet the highest quality and safety standards.
- HSE & Compliance: Enforce strict adherence to Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) regulations and protocols within the workshop at all times.
- Inventory & Cost Control: Manage workshop inventory of parts, tools, and consumables. Implement cost-control measures for labor, parts, and overhead without compromising quality or safety.
- Stakeholder Coordination & Reporting: Coordinate with parts suppliers and external service providers. Prepare and submit regular operational, performance, and financial reports to senior management.
Candidate Requirements (Mandatory)
| Requirement Category | Specific Qualification |
|---|---|
| Education | Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. |
| Experience | 7–10 years of experience in a similar workshop manager or senior supervisory role, with hands-on experience in repairing and maintaining generators, forklifts, and heavy equipment. |
| Technical Knowledge | Strong knowledge of diesel engines, alternators, and control panels. Proven experience in preventive maintenance systems and troubleshooting. |
| Leadership & Management | Demonstrated ability to lead, train, and manage a team of technicians and all workshop activities. |
| Residency & Age | Must be currently residing in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Candidates between 35 – 50 years old are preferred. |
Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal manager for this role will be:
- A true “hands-on” manager who is not afraid to get into the workshop to diagnose complex issues and lead by technical example.
- A safety-first leader who prioritizes HSE compliance as a non-negotiable aspect of daily operations.
- An organized and cost-conscious operator, skilled in inventory management, scheduling, and controlling workshop expenses.
- A strong communicator and motivator, capable of building a reliable, efficient, and skilled technical team.
Preferred Background
- KSA Experience: Previous working experience within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is preferred, providing familiarity with local suppliers, regulations, and operational standards.
- Sector: Direct experience in industries reliant on heavy equipment, such as construction, logistics, mining, or facilities management.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. How important is hands-on technical skill versus managerial skill?
Both are equally critical. The role requires you to manage people and processes while possessing the deep technical credibility to approve work, solve complex problems, and train your team. You must be a leader on the workshop floor.
2. What types of heavy equipment are involved?
While generators and forklifts are specified, “heavy equipment” typically includes machinery like excavators, loaders, bulldozers, cranes, and heavy-duty trucks used in construction and industrial projects.
3. What does “KSA experience preferred” mean for applicants outside Saudi Arabia?
Candidates currently residing in Riyadh with local experience will be strongly favored. However, exceptionally qualified candidates from the GCC with directly relevant experience may be considered if they are ready to relocate immediately.
4. What are the key challenges in this role?
Key challenges include managing workshop downtime, ensuring parts availability, controlling repair costs, maintaining technician productivity, and upholding stringent safety standards in a high-stakes environment.