Head of the Automotive Workshop Department

About Makkah Water - Safa

Makkah Water - Safa is a pioneer in the water bottling industry, established in 1974 as the first producer of bottled water in its region. The company is recognized for its reliability, high quality, and consistent standards. Over the decades, Makkah Water - Safa has continuously upgraded its facilities to meet growing demand while maintaining high production standards, emphasizing operational excellence, continuous improvement, and sustainable practices across its manufacturing and logistics operations.

Role Overview: Head of the Automotive Workshop Department

The Head of the Automotive Workshop Department is a full-time, on-site role based in Al-Shumaisi, Makkah. This position involves overseeing all workshop operations for the company’s vehicle fleet. The primary objective is to ensure that all vehicles are safe, reliable, and compliant through effective maintenance, repair, and inspection processes. This includes planning preventive maintenance, supervising mechanics, coordinating spare parts, managing external service providers, assessing vehicle damage and repair costs, and implementing safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan maintenance workflow and establish work priorities for the workshop.
• Directly supervise technicians to ensure professional and timely completion of tasks.
• Prepare periodic reports, propose solutions for operational challenges, and manage emergencies.
• Monitor preventive maintenance schedules and ensure efficient corrective maintenance.
• Participate in hands-on mechanical work, including engine and gearbox overhauls.
• Inspect vehicles, assess damage and repair costs (including accident damage), and review quotes from external workshops and insurers.
• Define technical specifications and procure spare parts for Chinese, German, and European vehicles, ensuring proper receipt and storage.
• Plan the workshop budget and monitor spare parts consumption.
• Conduct technical feasibility studies and provide recommendations to the Maintenance and Logistics Support Manager.
• Coordinate with relevant parties for the procurement of materials and equipment.
• Ensure staff adherence to industrial safety protocols.
• Organize workflow, delegate tasks, and provide guidance to workshop staff.
• Evaluate team performance and identify training needs for staff development.
• Perform other similar duties as assigned by the direct supervisor.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in automotive workshop management or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and supervise a team of technicians.
• Strong understanding of vehicle maintenance, repair, and inspection processes.
• Experience with various vehicle types, including Chinese, German, and European models.
• Proficiency in planning budgets and managing spare parts inventory.

Work Location

This position is based in Al-Shumaisi, Makkah Region, Saudi Arabia.

Application Process

Interested candidates are invited to apply for this full-time role. Salary details will be discussed during the interview process.