Workshop Foreman (Heavy Vehicles & Equipment)

Workshop Foreman (Heavy Vehicles & Equipment) Location: Dammam, Saudi Arabia. Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time (not rotational, standard annual leave days). Relocation: South African candidates willing to relocate to Saudi Arabia. Salary: Above Market Related and Negotiable Depending on Experience. Job Overview Our client is seeking an experienced and hands-on Workshop Foreman to relocate to Saudi Arabia and oversee the daily operations of a busy heavy vehicle and equipment workshop. This is an important leadership role responsible for ensuring repairs and maintenance activities are completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. The successful candidate will lead a team of technicians, manage workshop workflows, maintain productivity targets, and ensure maximum fleet availability to support operational requirements. The ideal candidate is a practical and technically strong diesel workshop professional with proven supervisory experience, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to motivate teams in a fast-paced operational environment. Key Responsibilities Workshop Planning & Coordination Plan and coordinate daily workshop activities according to operational priorities and repair schedules. Allocate work to technicians based on experience, skill level, and workshop capacity. Adjust schedules to accommodate breakdowns, urgent repairs, parts availability, and operational requirements. Monitor work-in-progress and ensure repairs are completed within agreed turnaround times. Technical Leadership & Quality Control Provide technical guidance and support to technicians during diagnostics and repairs. Assist with troubleshooting complex mechanical and electrical faults. Ensure repairs are completed correctly the first time and meet quality standards. Conduct inspections and approve completed work before equipment is returned to service. Identify recurring issues and implement corrective actions to reduce downtime and rework. Team Leadership & Development Lead, supervise, and motivate workshop technicians and support staff. Conduct daily briefings and communicate priorities clearly to the team. Provide coaching, mentoring, and on-the-job training to develop technical capabilities. Support performance management processes and promote accountability within the team. Workshop Administration & Reporting Ensure job cards, labour hours, repair records, and supporting documentation are completed accurately. Monitor technician productivity, workshop efficiency, and resource utilisation. Prepare regular reports on workshop performance, maintenance progress, and operational constraints. Escalate risks, delays, and resource shortages to management in a timely manner. Parts & Resource Management Coordinate with stores and procurement teams to ensure parts and consumables are available when required. Minimise delays caused by parts shortages or incorrect ordering. Support inventory management and…