Automotive Technician

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organization to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.

By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day

**Overview of the role**:
To carry out dealership service on customer vehicles as per company standards and ensure optimum quality with increased productivity and technical efficiency, thereby individually contributing to generate workshop revenue.

**What you will do**:
Job execution
- Prompt execution of service repairs requested on the repair order as per schedule provided.
- Report additional job required in car with cost estimate.
- Maintain Check Sheets and Log sheets.

Tools, Equipment and Work bay
- Upkeep tools and equipment in the individual bay as per company standards
- Proper handling of special tools.
- Proper housekeeping of the work bay

Fix it Right First Time
- Ensure zero repeat repairs.
- Proper diagnosis and trouble shooting.
- Request for assistance through Supervisor if required.
- Conduct final inspection as per the SOP.

Productivity and Efficiency
- Deliver the desired efficiency and productivity as per targets given.
- Ensure prompt punch in and punch out to get the accurate booking hours

Training and Certification.
- Complete the training course/internal assessment and other on the job training as per the schedule provided by the Training Manager.
- Enrol and get certification as per the principal’s guidelines
- Prepare for annual skills contests

Safety at work
- Ensure follow up of standard operating procedures in technician role.
- Ensure fire extinguishers are kept close by for immediate action in case of working with fuel systems.
- Use and maintain appropriate PPEs supplied to them
- Participate in workshop meetings
- Report all incident to the supervisor

**Required Skills to be successful**:

- Min. High school or preferred Mechanical Diploma
- 2 - 5 years’ experience
- Preferred experience in European brands
- Good communication skills

**About the Team**:
The role will report to Service Manager and you will be working in a very busy environment.

**What equips you for the role**:
Minimum Qualifications and Knowledge: ITI/ Diploma in Automobile Engineering.
Minimum Experience: 2 to 3 years overall experience as Technician in automotive dealership.
Job-Specific Skills: Technical Skills, User skills in Tools and equipment, basic PC skills, motor driving experience and knowledge on automotive parts.
Behavioural Competencies: hardworking, ability to work under pressure, honest and productive.
Technician : Has to complete bronze certification/internal assessment

**About Al-Futtaim Automotive**
A major division of the UAE-based Al-Futtaim Group of companies, **Al-Futtaim Automotive** is an industry leader with presence in 10 countries across the Middle East, Asia and Africa.
Our core business activities at Al-Futtaim Automotive include distribution, manufacturing, leasing and aftersales, and we are firmly established as the regional representative of some of the world’s most iconic automotive brands: Toyota, Lexus, Honda, Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge, Volvo and RAM.
We are driven by a customer-centric approach, constantly pushing the boundaries on innovation, quality standards, and value-added service across our vast universe of customers - right from motoring enthusiasts to fleet operators to contractors. Our mission is to become the leader in custom-made mobility solutions by delivering nothing less than world-class omni-channel experiences.
We channel our local expertise and global trust to deliver one of the most comprehensive portfolios of mobility products and solutions, from passenger cars to SUVs, electric vehicles to high-performance motorbikes, commercial vehicles to industrial & construction equipment.
What keeps the company moving forward is a 9000-member strong team, with inspiring possibilities for growth, throughout the career path. **This is Al-Futtaim Automotive and we empower talent to move forward.