Automotive Painter

Job Requisition ID: 179022

About Al-Futtaim
Established in the 1930s, Al-Futtaim is one of the most diversified and progressive privately held regional businesses, headquartered in Dubai. Operating across more than 20 countries, the Group spans automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and health. With more than 40,000 employees, Al-Futtaim represents over 200 of the world’s most recognised brands, including Toyota, Lexus, IKEA, ACE and Marks & Spencer. Driven by its purpose to enrich lives and elevate communities, Al-Futtaim focuses on digital innovation, AI, sustainable growth and strategic partnerships, creating long-term value for customers, communities and partners while building a responsible legacy for future generations.

Overview of the role:

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Painter to join our Honda Service team in Oman. In this role, you will be responsible for carrying out complete vehicle painting and refinishing work to manufacturer standards, ensuring high-quality workmanship, customer satisfaction, and compliance with safety requirements. You will perform all stages of the painting process, from surface preparation and paint mixing to application, polishing, and final finishing while supporting efficient bodyshop operations.

What you will do:

• Perform complete vehicle painting and refinishing work in accordance with Honda standards and insurer-approved repair requirements.
• Prepare vehicle surfaces by sanding, minor dent rectification, applying stopper, priming, and paint preparation.
• Mix and tint paint accurately to achieve the required color match and finish quality.
• Apply primers, paints, and coatings following paint manufacturer specifications.
• Carry out machine compounding, polishing, and finishing to restore vehicle appearance.
• Utilize paint mixing software and equipment effectively.
• Maintain and care for spray guns, painting tools, and workshop equipment.
• Complete repairs to the manufacturer's recommended standards to minimize repeat and return jobs.
• Monitor paint material consumption and maintain accurate records of material usage.
• Achieve productivity targets and maintain high-quality workmanship standards.
• Participate in Honda technical training programs and achieve required certification levels.
• Follow all workshop health, safety, and environmental procedures.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and maintain cleanliness and organization within the bodyshop.

Required skills to be successful:

• Strong knowledge of automotive painting and refinish processes.
• Experience in paint preparation, priming, color matching, tinting, and polishing.
• Ability to independently perform the complete vehicle painting cycle from preparation to final finish.
• Good understanding of dry sanding techniques and surface rectification.
• Experience using spray guns, paint booths, and painting equipment.
• Ability to interpret repair orders, technical manuals, diagrams, and manufacturer instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Knowledge of paint mixing systems and software.
• Good understanding of workshop safety standards and PPE requirements.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced bodyshop environment.

About the team:

You will become part of a professional Honda Aftersales team dedicated to delivering exceptional repair quality and customer satisfaction. Working closely with bodyshop supervisors, technicians, and service teams, you will contribute to maintaining manufacturer standards while supporting operational efficiency and continuous improvement across workshop operations.

What equips you for the role:

• ITI, Diploma, or equivalent technical qualification preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as an Automotive Painter within a dealership, bodyshop, or collision repair environment.
• Strong experience in paint mixing, tinting, and color matching.
• Demonstrated ability to perform complete automotive painting and refinishing independently.
• Experience using spray guns and specialized painting equipment.
• Automotive dealership experience is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with SAP or similar workshop management systems is an advantage.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including standing, walking, lifting, and carrying equipment.
• Good verbal and written English communication skills; Arabic language skills are an advantage.

Al-Futtaim Automotive is one of the region's leading mobility businesses, operating across eight countries in the Middle East, Asia and North Africa.

With a portfolio of more than 25 world-leading brands, we deliver one of the region's most comprehensive mobility ecosystems.

Our capabilities span passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles and industrial equipment, backed by integrated logistics, leasing, aftersales and financial services that deliver a seamless customer experience across every stage of the mobility journey.

Our vision is to become a world-class mobility player, creating better experiences for our customers through innovation, digital transformation and a relentless focus on customer experience. We work alongside some of the world's most trusted automotive brands to shape the future of mobility, delivering solutions that meet the evolving needs of individuals, businesses and communities.

Behind everything we do is a team of more than 9,000 colleagues united by ambition, collaboration and a shared commitment to progress. Together, we're shaping the future of mobility, embracing new technologies and creating better experiences for our customers. At Al-Futtaim Automotive, you'll be empowered to turn ambition into action and help move our customers, our business and your career forward.