Assistant Maintenance Manager

Maintenance Assistant ManagerAbout the RoleManage the maintenance function across Alamar’s GCC territories: UAE, Qatar, and Bahrain. The role has the potential to grow by contributing to the development of a comprehensive facility management function and implementing programs such as CMMS and a fixed asset tracking system.Manage and develop proactive maintenance teams and implement a robust maintenance function to ensure cost and response efficiency across Domino’s GCC stores.Improve setups permanently and reduce temporary fixes, minimize petty cash usage by moving to centralized control, and provide regular reports covering costs, tickets, spend per category, and activities per region to measure team and function KPIs.The role is overseen by the Projects and Maintenance Manager in GCC and involves cross-functional coordination with Projects, Operations, and Finance.Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all maintenance activities, planning, resource allocation, and execution for Alamar’s GCC operations.
• Supervise and manage maintenance teams, including team leaders and technicians.
• Ensure routine maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting are performed efficiently.
• Manage maintenance budgets, inventory, cost controls, and spare parts planning.
• Plan and schedule preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
• Develop and execute annual maintenance contracts, involving all relevant vendors.
• Approve and oversee equipment calibration required in stores, including ovens, makelines, HVAC, signage, and other equipment.
• Manage vendor relations and communications to ensure timely delivery and avoid delays.
• Set SLAs with Operations and lead emergency response.
• Initiate and coordinate maintenance initiatives that drive cost and operational efficiency and improve the in-store experience for staff and employees.
• Run comprehensive maintenance programs, including signage, in-store lighting, and equipment upgrades.
• Maintain compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor performance and generate regular cost and activity reports.
• Oversee asset management and documentation, ensuring all documentation and compliance records are up to date.
• Support store openings, relocations, and remodeling.
• Support participation in events through Alamar mobile store setups.
• Support relocations, remodeling, and new store openings through equipment delivery and installation.
• Manage small refurbishment projects below 50K CAPEX.Qualifications, Experience and Skills
• Education: An Electrical or Mechanical Engineering background is preferred.
• Experience: 3–5 years in maintenance or facility management within international QSR brands.
• Functional Knowledge: Proven technical background in kitchen equipment and AC, with the ability to manage both maintenance teams and outsourced vendors.Communications and Working Relationships
• Internal: Operations, Procurement, and Projects.
• External: Vendors and government authorities covering electrical, Civil Defense, and health and safety.