Summary
dnata, part of Emirates Group, is seeking a Maintenance Planner in Dubai to plan, schedule and coordinate maintenance work. The role covers preventive, corrective and emergency work, maintenance records, job plans, work orders, requisitions and performance reporting. Applicants need a degree or diploma in a relevant engineering field, maintenance planning and scheduling training, and experience in a relevant equipment or transport industry. English proficiency at Level 4 is required; a UAE driving licence is preferred to obtain ADP.
The posting
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Job Purpose
dnata is one of the world's largest air services providers offering ground handling, cargo, travel, and flight catering services across five continents. We operate in 38 countries and 136 airports globally.
As a Maintenance Planner, you will be responsible for planning, scheduling and coordination of all plannable maintenance work performed by the maintenance team.
In this role you will
- Plans, schedules, allocates and coordinates maintenance activities to ensure optimal utilisation of manpower, materials, tools and equipment.
- Develops annual and monthly preventive maintenance schedules in line with approved frequencies and quality standards.
- Coordinates with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective communication and timely execution of maintenance activities.
- Reviews and updates weekly maintenance plans, including preventive, corrective, modification and emergency repair works.
- Maintains accurate asset records, maintenance history, operating status and cost data in the maintenance management system.
- Prepares and updates job plans in accordance with manufacturer recommendations, safety requirements, regulations and operational needs.
- Monitors work orders to ensure timely completion, accurate cost booking and revenue recognition.
- Raises material and purchase requisitions and ensures timely availability of required materials and spare parts.
- Generates maintenance, asset reliability, downtime and resource utilisation reports for analysis and stakeholder review.
- Ensures compliance with safety, quality and environmental policies while maintaining technical documentation and supporting special projects.
Qualification
To be considered for the role, you must meet the below requirements
- Holds a Degree or Diploma in Automotive, Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Hydraulics or Diesel Engine Engineering.
- 4–6 years for Degree holders or 6–8 years for Diploma holders.
- Hands-on experience in GSE, cargo, airport baggage handling, automotive, heavy equipment, manufacturing or transportation industries.
- Training in maintenance planning and scheduling from a recognised provider.
- UAE driving licence preferred to obtain ADP.
- English proficiency at Level 4.
- Proficient communication skills.
- Strong safety awareness.
Our services on the ground keep the world in the air. We’re one of the largest air services providers in the world, and you’ll find us in over 80 countries offering expertise in ground handling, cargo, travel and flight catering. We’re growing fast, and we’re looking for people with imagination and creativity to join our team of more than 40,000 people. We want potential stars to help us deliver on the promises our customers make. Be a part of our success story - if you want to join us, visit dnata.com/careers to apply.
Salary & benefits
Join us in Dubai and enjoy an attractive tax-free salary and travel benefits that are exclusive to our industry, including discounts on flights and hotels stays around the world. Find out what it’s like to live and work in our fast-paced, cosmopolitan home city in the Dubai Lifestyle section of our website www.emirates.com/careers