National Workshop Manager

Job Summary

The National Workshop Manager will be responsible for overseeing and managing nationwide vehicle maintenance operations across Saudi Arabia. The role will lead Regional Workshop Managers across the Western Central and Eastern regions ensuring effective workshop operations fleet availability maintenance quality cost control and compliance with required standards. The position will also manage relationships with automotive agencies workshops and service providers while supporting the maintenance of both conventional and electric vehicles.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement the nationwide vehicle maintenance strategy in line with business requirements.
  
• Oversee workshop and maintenance operations across the Western Central and Eastern regions.
  
• Lead and manage Regional Workshop Managers and ensure effective performance across all regions.
  
• Establish and monitor preventive and corrective maintenance schedules to minimize vehicle downtime.
  
• Ensure high fleet availability and timely completion of vehicle repairs and maintenance.
  
• Monitor and control maintenance costs and budgets.
  
• Manage relationships with automotive agencies external workshops service providers and suppliers.
  
• Negotiate and manage service agreements and vendor relationships where required.
  
• Oversee warranty recovery and accident repair assessments.
  
• Ensure maintenance activities comply with manufacturer guidelines safety requirements and relevant standards.
  
• Monitor maintenance performance through operational reports and KPIs.
  
• Identify opportunities to improve workshop efficiency maintenance quality and fleet availability.
  
• Support the use of maintenance management systems ERP systems dashboards and digital tools.
  
• Coordinate with Operations Procurement Finance and other relevant departments.
  
• Oversee maintenance requirements for both conventional and electric vehicles.
  
• Conduct regular visits to regional workshops and travel between locations when required.
  

Requirements

• Experience: 8 years of experience in automotive maintenance with strong managerial experience; preferably more than 4 years in a managerial position.
  
• Industry Experience: Experience in Car Rental Fleet Management Automotive Dealership / Agency or related automotive operations.
  
• Management Experience: Proven experience managing multi-site / multi-region workshop or maintenance operations.
  
• Fleet Experience: Experience managing vehicle fleets and ensuring fleet availability.
  
• Technical Exposure: Experience with conventional vehicles with some exposure to electric vehicles preferred.
  
• Education: Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Automotive Engineering or a related field is preferred but not mandatory.
  
• Languages: Strong English communication skills..
  
• Travel: Willingness to travel to Riyadh Jeddah and other regions when required
  

Required Skills:

Minimum 3 years of experience in automotive sales auto finance or insurance Proven track record in achieving sales targets Experience in B2C (retail) sales is required Good understanding of car sales process and customer handling Familiarity with financing and insurance products is a plus Experience in showrooms dealerships banks or automotive companies is preferred Presentable and customer-oriented personality

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