Summary
Al-Futtaim is hiring a Technician for its Bus Division to service and repair heavy commercial vehicles in the workshop and in the field. Duties include routine servicing, replacing wear components, identifying faults, following workshop manuals and responding to emergency breakdowns, including out-of-hours support. Applicants need a trade certificate, diploma or completed apprenticeship in mechanical or automotive engineering, plus 4–5 years of hands-on heavy commercial vehicle experience. The role is in the UAE; an UAE driving licence and Arabic are advantages.
The posting
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Job Requisition ID: 181514
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
Our bus customers run their businesses on vehicle uptime, and many are on service contracts where delays carry penalties. As a Technician in our Bus Division, you'll service and repair heavy commercial vehicles in the workshop and in the field, fixing problems right the first time. We offer 24/7 service support, so you'll also respond to emergency breakdowns when customers need us. You'll do well here if you keep your technical knowledge current and take ownership of the quality of every job.
What you will do:
• Carry out vehicle servicing and the checks needed for trouble-free operation
• Replace wear components such as brake pads, air bellows, belts and pulleys
• Identify potential problems early while working on jobs in the workshop and on site
• Follow best practice and service manual procedures to improve productivity and efficiency
• Read, understand and apply workshop manual instructions, using service checklists where available
• Explain the work completed clearly to your Foreman and Service Advisor
• Support customers with round-the-clock service and emergency breakdown response
Required Skills to be successful
• At least 4–5 years' experience on heavy commercial vehicles
• Proven ability to independently service, repair and overhaul components
• Ability to follow and apply technical instructions from workshop manuals
• Good communication in English
About the Team
• You'll report to the Foreman and work closely with Service Advisors and fellow technicians in the Bus Division.
What qualifies you for the role
• Trade certificate or diploma in mechanical or automotive engineering, or a completed apprenticeship
• 4–5 years' hands-on experience with heavy commercial vehicles
• UAE driving licence is an advantage
• Arabic is an advantage
• Willingness to support emergency and out-of-hours breakdowns
About Al Futtaim
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.