MHE Technician - Hino Trucks and Material Handling Equipment

Job description / Role

MHE Technician x 2 - Al Futtaim Motors - Hino Trucks and Material Handling Equipment

Al-Futtaim Motors occupies the pre-eminent position of the largest distributor of automotive products in the Emirates, and leads the rapid development of automobile business in the UAE, while continuing to contribute to Toyota's worldwide growth.

Today, Al-Futtaim Motors is synonymous with Toyota and Lexus, which enjoys undisputed leadership in the UAE in terms of the largest number of vehicles on the road. Besides Toyota, AF Motors also holds exclusive franchises for some of the world's top automotive products like Hino - Japan's leading heavy-duty vehicle manufacturer, Toyota forklifts and BT warehouse equipment.

To provide full back-up support to these world-class franchises, AF Motors have an established network of showrooms and service & parts centers throughout the UAE.

We are looking for Technicians to ensure necessary repairs are carried out as per the standard specification ensuring minimum downtime and resolution defects resulting in customer satisfaction. The technician will analyze all repairs and maintenance of Toyota Forklift and BT Warehouse Equipment

Your primary responsibilities will include:
- General repairs on customer site and in company workshop on different types of warehouse and forklifts
- Produce consistently high quality of work to ensure excellent levels of customer satisfaction.
- Ability to read service manuals and understand electrical drawings and fault finding procedures
- Ability to understand and implement manufacturer's standard working instructions within specified repair times
- To be able to demonstrate knowledge of components & systems including electrics & hydraulics
- Liaison with the Workshop Foreman to ensure timely availability of parts for repair works and report discrepancies to Line Manager in a timely manner.
- Make cost effective use of materials and available timeframe in order to maintain the highest productivity levels.
- Remain abreast with latest regulations, standards and good working practices within the industry in relation to BOP and Materials Handling and equipment and ensures workshop and or service vehicle is tidy and tool boxes are kept to the required standards.

Requirements

- Qualifications artisan with 3 year industry experience in Material Handling Equipment.
- UAE drive License.
- Must show proven technical experience in servicing and maintenance of Material Handling Equipment.
- Excellent communication skills in English languags
- As much of the work is field-based, self-motivation, flexibility and professional attitude are essentials

About the Company

Established in the 1930's, the Al-Futtaim Group initially operated as a trading enterprise. Rapid development throughout the 1940's and 50's saw it establish itself regionally as an integrated commercial, industrial and services organisation, positioning itself one of the leading business houses in the lower Gulf region. Today, it operates collectively over 40 companies bearing the Al-Futtaim name, dominates many market segments in the UAE, and has expanded its sphere of operation to include Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Egypt.

The Group comprises a diverse range of strategically positioned operating subsidiaries and associate companies, structured to give the Al-Futtaim Group the flexibility and versatility to keep ahead of local competition while keeping pace with the ever-evolving global business scenario. The Groups continued investment in world-class systems technology is clear evidence of its commitment to maintain leading edge performance and service delivery.

The success of the Al-Futtaim Group can be attributed to a business approach that combines the ability to change with the traditional values of integrity, service and social responsibility that define its core business philosophy. This, linked with the Groups belief in decentralisation, gives the heads of the operating companies a high degree of functional autonomy and authority, providing the Group with essential flexibility, and individual employees a clearly defined work culture and sense of responsibility.