Maintenance Supervisor

Location United Arab Emirates
Job type: Permanent
Salary: AED 5,000
Job ref: 32841

Our client is looking for an experienced Maintenance Supervisor / Team Leader to lead and deliver high-quality MEP and HVAC maintenance services across residential, commercial, and retail properties.

The successful candidate will be a practical, technically capable professional with strong fault-finding skills, a commitment to safe work, and the ability to guide team members while maintaining a professional client experience.

Key responsibilities

  • Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair HVAC systems, including split and ducted units, VRF/VRV systems, package units, chillers, and refrigeration equipment.

  • Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance across mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.

  • Diagnose and repair faults in electrical panels, wiring, lighting, switches, sockets, pumps, motors, plumbing lines, and AC control systems.

  • Perform planned preventive maintenance, including filter cleaning, coil washing, refrigerant top-ups, thermostat calibration, pressure testing, and vacuuming refrigerant lines.

  • Replace HVAC components such as compressors, fan motors, capacitors, and control boards.

  • Read and interpret technical drawings, manuals, and equipment specifications to support accurate installations and repairs.

  • Conduct site inspections, quality checks, and detailed service reporting.

  • Maintain tools, equipment, stock, and work areas in safe, clean, working condition; request replacement supplies when needed.

  • Support and coach team members, ensuring jobs are completed safely, efficiently, and to company standards.

  • Participate in the emergency call-out rota and emergency-response activity when required.

  • Work independently or as part of a team, including weekends and public holidays when operationally necessary.

  • Maintain polite, professional communication and presentation at every client site.

What you’ll bring

  • ITI or diploma in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, Electrical, Mechanical, MEP, or an equivalent discipline.

  • Five to seven years of UAE experience in HVAC installation and maintenance.

  • Practical experience with VRF/VRV systems, chillers, and package units preferred.

  • Knowledge of HVAC control wiring and basic building management systems.

  • Refrigerant-handling certification is an advantage.

  • Good English communication skills.

  • Good conduct certificate from the relevant local authority.

  • UAE driving licence preferred.