Master Technician - Used Car Preparation
Posted date [2026-09-22]
(ID: 52240)
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Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim is one of the most progressive regional family business houses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. |
Job Description and Requirements
Master Technician - Used Car PreparationJob Snapshot
Role: Master Technician
Location: Dubai, UAE
Industry: Automotive
Function: Vehicle Repair and Maintenance
Experience: Minimum 5 years of relevant automotive workshop experience
Job Type: Full Time
Position Overview
Al-Futtaim Automotive is hiring an experienced Master Technician in Dubai, UAE for the Automall Used Car Preparation team. Acting as the workshop\'s technical expert, the role focuses on diagnosing complex vehicle faults, determining effective repair solutions, guiding technicians, and helping ensure work is completed correctly the first time.
The Master Technician will contribute directly to workshop quality, productivity, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. The position requires advanced automotive technical knowledge combined with the ability to troubleshoot difficult vehicle concerns, communicate findings clearly, and support technicians across different experience levels.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Automotive
Function: Vehicle Repair and Maintenance
Salary: Not disclosed
Gender: No Preference
Candidate Nationality: Not specified
Job Type:
Full Time
Work Arrangement: On-site
Overview of the Role
Working within the Automall Used Car Preparation Department and reporting to the Workshop Supervisor, the Master Technician provides high-level diagnostic and technical support across workshop activities.
Although the position has no direct reports, it plays an important technical leadership role. The Master Technician will help colleagues resolve difficult or recurring faults, strengthen first-time repair performance, identify development needs, and support continuous improvements in workshop processes and working methods.
What You Will Do
* Diagnose complex mechanical and technical vehicle faults and determine appropriate repair solutions.
* Support junior and senior technicians with troubleshooting, diagnostics, and repair activities.
* Provide expert technical guidance on difficult, recurring, or unusual vehicle concerns.
* Help ensure repairs are completed correctly the first time, reducing repeat repairs and return jobs.
* Communicate diagnostic findings and repair requirements clearly to Service Advisors, workshop supervisors, technicians, colleagues, and customers.
* Coordinate with relevant workshop stakeholders to support timely and efficient completion of repairs.
* Recommend improvements to workshop processes, working methods, tools, and equipment.
* Contribute to improved technician productivity, efficiency, and utilisation.
* Identify technician training needs and provide technical guidance and knowledge-sharing support.
* Maintain current technical knowledge in line with vehicle technology and manufacturer developments.
* Assist the Parts team with accurate identification and procurement of required spare parts.
Required Technical Capability
The role requires strong vehicle diagnostic and troubleshooting capability, supported by advanced knowledge of automotive mechanical and technical systems. Candidates should be able to analyse complex technical concerns, identify practical solutions, and independently determine appropriate repair approaches.
A strong understanding of workshop quality, first-time repair, productivity, and efficiency requirements is important for success in this position.
What Equips You for the Role
* Trade Certificate, Diploma, or Degree in Mechanical or Automobile Engineering.
* Minimum 5 years of relevant experience within a well-reputed automotive workshop.
* Previous experience in a similar or equivalent technical position.
* Proven ability to diagnose complex vehicle faults.
* Strong automotive mechanical and technical knowledge.
* Ability to support other technicians with technical problem-solving.
* Strong verbal communication skills and the ability to explain technical findings clearly.
* Ability to guide technicians with different levels of experience.
* Good planning, organisation, and follow-up skills.
* Customer-focused approach with a strong commitment to repair quality.
* Ability to operate effectively in a busy workshop while maintaining productivity and quality standards.
* Teamwork, integrity, perseverance, assertiveness, and task orientation.
About the Team
The Master Technician forms part of the Automall Used Car Preparation Department and reports to the Workshop Supervisor. The position works closely with junior and senior technicians, Service Advisors, workshop colleagues, customers, and the Parts team.
The role does not carry direct people-management responsibility but provides technical direction and practical support to technicians when complex diagnostic or repair issues arise.
About Al-Futtaim Automotive
Al-Futtaim Automotive is a regional mobility business operating across eight countries in the Middle East, Asia, and North Africa. Its portfolio includes more than 25 international brands, with activities spanning passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, industrial equipment, logistics, leasing, aftersales, and financial services.
With a team of more than 9,000 colleagues, Al-Futtaim Automotive is focused on developing its mobility services through innovation, digital transformation, and customer experience.
Work Arrangement: On-site
Overview of the Role
Working within the Automall Used Car Preparation Department and reporting to the Workshop Supervisor, the Master Technician provides high-level diagnostic and technical support across workshop activities.
Although the position has no direct reports, it plays an important technical leadership role. The Master Technician will help colleagues resolve difficult or recurring faults, strengthen first-time repair performance, identify development needs, and support continuous improvements in workshop processes and working methods.
What You Will Do
* Diagnose complex mechanical and technical vehicle faults and determine appropriate repair solutions.
* Support junior and senior technicians with troubleshooting, diagnostics, and repair activities.
* Provide expert technical guidance on difficult, recurring, or unusual vehicle concerns.
* Help ensure repairs are completed correctly the first time, reducing repeat repairs and return jobs.
* Communicate diagnostic findings and repair requirements clearly to Service Advisors, workshop supervisors, technicians, colleagues, and customers.
* Coordinate with relevant workshop stakeholders to support timely and efficient completion of repairs.
* Recommend improvements to workshop processes, working methods, tools, and equipment.
* Contribute to improved technician productivity, efficiency, and utilisation.
* Identify technician training needs and provide technical guidance and knowledge-sharing support.
* Maintain current technical knowledge in line with vehicle technology and manufacturer developments.
* Assist the Parts team with accurate identification and procurement of required spare parts.
Required Technical Capability
The role requires strong vehicle diagnostic and troubleshooting capability, supported by advanced knowledge of automotive mechanical and technical systems. Candidates should be able to analyse complex technical concerns, identify practical solutions, and independently determine appropriate repair approaches.
A strong understanding of workshop quality, first-time repair, productivity, and efficiency requirements is important for success in this position.
What Equips You for the Role
* Trade Certificate, Diploma, or Degree in Mechanical or Automobile Engineering.
* Minimum 5 years of relevant experience within a well-reputed automotive workshop.
* Previous experience in a similar or equivalent technical position.
* Proven ability to diagnose complex vehicle faults.
* Strong automotive mechanical and technical knowledge.
* Ability to support other technicians with technical problem-solving.
* Strong verbal communication skills and the ability to explain technical findings clearly.
* Ability to guide technicians with different levels of experience.
* Good planning, organisation, and follow-up skills.
* Customer-focused approach with a strong commitment to repair quality.
* Ability to operate effectively in a busy workshop while maintaining productivity and quality standards.
* Teamwork, integrity, perseverance, assertiveness, and task orientation.
About the Team
The Master Technician forms part of the Automall Used Car Preparation Department and reports to the Workshop Supervisor. The position works closely with junior and senior technicians, Service Advisors, workshop colleagues, customers, and the Parts team.
The role does not carry direct people-management responsibility but provides technical direction and practical support to technicians when complex diagnostic or repair issues arise.
About Al-Futtaim Automotive
Al-Futtaim Automotive is a regional mobility business operating across eight countries in the Middle East, Asia, and North Africa. Its portfolio includes more than 25 international brands, with activities spanning passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, industrial equipment, logistics, leasing, aftersales, and financial services.
With a team of more than 9,000 colleagues, Al-Futtaim Automotive is focused on developing its mobility services through innovation, digital transformation, and customer experience.
