Fleet Maintenance Manager

The Role

Work Arrangement

• The position is fully remote and based in the United Arab Emirates.
• The employment type is full-time.
• The role requires the ability to work independently in a fully remote environment.

Maintenance Operations

• Develop and manage comprehensive fleet maintenance strategies.
• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance programs.
• Monitor vehicle availability, reliability, operational readiness, and fleet downtime.
• Establish maintenance schedules based on manufacturer recommendations and operating conditions.
• Coordinate inspections, servicing, repairs, and major overhauls.
• Analyze vehicle breakdowns and recurring mechanical issues.
• Lead root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions.

Records, Costs, and Performance

• Monitor fleet maintenance costs, budgets, and expenditure.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records for all fleet assets.
• Monitor vehicle service history, mileage, operating hours, and maintenance intervals.
• Track key maintenance KPIs and fleet performance indicators.
• Prepare maintenance reports, cost analyses, and operational dashboards.
• Use maintenance data to identify trends and improve fleet reliability.

Suppliers and Parts

• Coordinate with workshops, mechanics, dealers, and external service providers.
• Evaluate and manage third-party maintenance contractors.
• Negotiate service agreements, repair costs, and maintenance contracts.
• Coordinate procurement of spare parts, components, tires, lubricants, and maintenance supplies.
• Monitor spare-parts inventory and availability.

Compliance and Improvement

• Implement maintenance procedures, standards, and operating guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with vehicle safety requirements and applicable regulations.
• Support fleet inspections, audits, and regulatory requirements.
• Promote safe working practices across maintenance operations.
• Investigate vehicle incidents and maintenance-related failures.
• Develop initiatives to reduce maintenance costs and extend asset lifespan.
• Evaluate vehicle replacement and lifecycle-maintenance requirements.

Leadership and Systems

• Work with Fleet and Operations teams to minimize service disruptions.
• Support implementation of fleet management, maintenance, and tracking systems.
• Provide technical guidance and leadership to maintenance personnel.
• Develop team performance objectives and support employee development.
• Ensure maintenance documentation and compliance records remain up to date.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Fleet Management, Transport Management, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in fleet maintenance, automotive maintenance, transportation, equipment maintenance, or a related environment.
• Proven experience managing vehicle maintenance operations and maintenance teams.
• Strong knowledge of preventive and corrective maintenance practices.
• Understanding of vehicle mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and diagnostic systems.
• Experience with maintenance planning, scheduling, budgeting, and cost control.

Additional Requirements

• Familiarity with fleet management, CMMS, ERP, or maintenance-tracking systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Strong vendor, workshop, supplier-management, leadership, and team-management capabilities.
• Good understanding of vehicle safety and maintenance compliance requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• UAE or GCC fleet-management experience is advantageous but not mandatory.
• Relevant automotive, fleet, engineering, or maintenance certifications are welcome but not required.

What We Offer

• Fully remote work arrangement in a full-time fleet maintenance management position.
• Career growth and professional development opportunities.
• Exposure to fleet and transportation operations, maintenance, reliability, and asset management.
• International and collaborative working environment with flexible working arrangements.
• Opportunity to improve fleet reliability and operational efficiency.
• International exposure to fleets, suppliers, and service providers.