General Technician | Automotive | Body & Paint | BYD Riyadh

Job Requisition ID: 161886 

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 ensure that the assigned mechanical repairs are executed in line with Principle’s established work procedures and specifications, time standards and housekeeping standards so that the overall objectives of productivity and quality are met or exceeded

What you will do:

• Execute assigned jobs according to principle’s established work procedures, specifications and time standards.
• Repair damaged vehicle based on repair standards as per vehicle Repair Manual
• Provide quality workmanship for customer satisfaction. Minimise repeat jobs which lead to loss of time and material.
• Request to Team leader to arrange for supplementary parts and labor approval , if needed
• Conduct quality checks as and when necessary. 
• Ensure use of safety equipment/gear and follow all safety and environmental conservation procedures
• Ensure cleanliness of the workplace, tools, equipment and of the customer’s car being serviced.
• Inform Team Leader  for any abnormality occurred during the operation and initiate for incident report.
• Responsible for carrying out work with care ensuring not to endanger the life either of themselves or others by theirs acts or omissions whilst complying to health and safety requirements of the company and preventing any harm to the environment. 
• Ensure vehicles faults are diagnosed appropriately.
• Overhaul, repair and re assembly complex mechanical components
• Identify and correct any wheel alignment problems.
• Complete relevant service documentation in line with dealers requirement
• Access & Familiarize the principal’s online repair manual. (BYD Service Information)
   

Required skills to be successful:

• Thorough knowledge of all mechanical repair jobs inclusive and not limited to electrical wiring, electrical fault rectification.
• Technically proficient. 
• Able to communicate well in Arabic and English 

About the Team:

Reporting to Team Leader, you will be an individual contributor and working in a busy Aftersales environment. 

What Equips You For The Role:

• 3 -5  years’ experience in a similar role or equivalent.
• Thorough knowledge of all mechanical repair jobs.
• Good communicational skills

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.