Facilities & Maintenance Manager, dnata Cargo

Job Purpose

In This Role, You Will

• Ensure full operational uptime of warehouses, utilities, and supporting infrastructure across all cargo locations.
• Establish and enforce robust preventive and corrective maintenance frameworks to minimise downtime and operational disruption.
• Drive continuous improvement in asset performance, reliability, and resilience.
• Lead full asset lifecycle management — from acquisition and commissioning to utilisation tracking and disposal
• Develop data-driven strategies for asset optimisation and reliability enhancement.
• Collaborate with technical teams (e.g., dnata Technical Services) on upgrades, repairs, and system improvements.
• Oversee design and simulation of new warehouse and office facilities, ensuring alignment with business growth and operational requirements.
• Drive layout optimisation, capacity planning, and process efficiency through advanced modelling and simulations.
• Manage all facilities-related administration including airport passes, office consumables, and operational support services.
• Ensure seamless support to operations through efficient facilities management practices.

Qualification

• To be considered for the role, you must meet the below requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree or Honors in Engineering.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in facilities development and maintenance with experience in large industrial warehouse/ Cargo Facility warehouse.
• Strong understanding of cargo planning and cargo terminal operability.
• Strong Project Management and Facility/ Warehouse Management experience.
• Knowledge in Customer SLAs and policies (dnata, Emirates and dnata Cargo).
• Advanced knowledge in cargo handling systems, equipment and computer applications.
• Advanced understanding of Cargo Regulatory requirements and Freight regulations.
• You Will Have An Edge, If You Have
• Industrial or Civil Engineering background.
• Construction Management Experience.
• Cargo master planning, warehouse design, layout planning or engineering simulations.
• Knowledge of a variety of project management methodologies and practices.
• Strong expertise in facilities management, infrastructure, or asset reliability within logistics/industrial environments.
• Proven ability to drive high uptime, maintenance excellence, and lifecycle optimisation.
• Leadership capability to manage multidisciplinary technical teams.
• At dnata, part of Emirates Group, we’re committed to providing our employees with opportunities to grow and develop in their careers.
• So if you’re looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, apply today and join our team!

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