Job Description

Job Requisition ID: 148477

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
We are currently looking for an experienced General Technician to join our Al Futtaim Aftersales Team in Dubai. As a Technician your main role is to effectively conduct first-time express and scheduled maintenance based on repair order instructions for all makes and all model vehicles, thereby providing complete customer satisfaction with due regard to relevant quality and safety standards

What you will do

• Complete all scheduled and periodic maintenance within the manufactures protocols. Carry out basic diagnosis, checks and inspection to all makes and all models passenger cars
• All scheduled and periodic maintenance work to be completed within the final quoted price
• Plan and carries out the necessary work within the workshop using standard tools and instruments and with perceived allotted time frames
• Make cost effective use of materials and available timeframe in order to maintain the highest productivity levels that are aligned with operational KPI's
• Jobs to be completed within the final quoted price

Required skills to be successful

• Diploma or Degree in Technical school or Diploma in Automobile or ITI Mechanic
• 2 years' experience in reputable Tyre Workshop or Automotive Dealerships as a Tyre Mechanic or Auto Mechanic.
• Perform tyre and battery services, alignments, regular maintenance, minor repairs and diagnosis on mechanical repairs i.e. under chassis, electrical, air conditioning.
• Able to read, understand, speak and write English well enough to follow mandated trainings and standard instructions.

About the team
The role will report to the Service Manager and you will be working in a busy workshop environment wherein you will be dealing directly with Workshop Supervisor, Service Advisor, Controller, Foreman & co-Technicians in a daily basis.

What equips you for the role

• Possess a Diploma or Degree in Technical school or Diploma in Automobile or ITI Mechanic
• 2 years' experience in reputable Tyre Workshop or Automotive Dealerships as a Tyre Mechanic or Auto Mechanic
• Ability to perform tyre and battery services, alignments, minor repairs and diagnosis on mechanical repairs i.e. under chassis, electrical, air conditioning
• Able to read, understand, speak and write English well enough to follow mandated trainings and standard instructions.

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.