Heavy Equipment Workshop Manager📣 Job Ad

About the Role

Sama Construction & Contracting is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Heavy Equipment Workshop Manager to lead its maintenance operations in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position is critical for ensuring the optimal performance, safety, and reliability of the company's extensive construction fleet.

Role Context and Scope

The successful candidate will oversee a dedicated team of technicians and mechanics, managing all aspects of the workshop facility. This role requires a strong background in the Saudi contracting sector and a proven track record of effectively managing large-scale workshops. The fleet includes a diverse range of heavy machinery such as wheel loaders, excavators (backhoes), bulldozers, and heavy-duty trucks.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage, train, and mentor a team of mechanics, electricians, and technicians.
• Develop and execute preventive and corrective maintenance programs for all heavy machinery, including loaders, excavators, bulldozers, and trucks.
• Oversee complex mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical diagnostic and repair processes.
• Manage inventory levels, source high-quality spare parts in local Riyadh markets, and coordinate with suppliers to optimize costs.
• Ensure all workshop activities strictly adhere to safety and environmental standards.
• Track workshop performance, maintenance costs, and equipment downtime, reporting directly to management.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 5-10 years of experience in managing large-scale heavy equipment workshops, preferably within the Saudi contracting sector.
• Deep knowledge of major heavy machinery brands such as CAT, Komatsu, Volvo, and Mercedes-Benz, including their hydraulic and electrical systems.
• Currently based in Riyadh with a transferable Iqama (preferred).

Location and Work Type

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will operate from the company's maintenance facility, contributing directly to local construction operations.

Application Process

Candidates who meet the above qualifications are encouraged to apply.