Technician – Construction Equipment
Al Futtaim Group
UAE
Ref: HP698-3910
Al Futtaim Group

The Role


The Role


FAMCO (Al-Futtaim Auto & Machinery Co.) is a market leading supplier of products & services to a diverse range of industries & commercial undertakings covering the transportation, construction, manufacturing, warehousing, oil & gas and marine sectors. FAMCO serves these industries with world-class brands like Volvo Trucks, Volvo Buses, Volvo Construction Equipment, Merlo, Ingersoll Rand, Linde, Dexion, Yanmar, Himoinsa, Stanley Proto, Fenner, Bruynzeel, Mobel Linea, Meco, Bott, Stertil, Hart & Nassau.FAMCO has operations in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Al Ain & Ras Al Khaimah. The company's development and success has been based on an in-depth understanding of customer needs and the dedication of its skilled staff.FAMCO is committed to providing outstanding second-to-none service levels to customers and to maintaining quality, safety and environmental standards at the highest possible levels. FAMCO is an ISO 9001:2008 & ISO 14001:2004 certified company.We are looking for an experienced Service Technician with a minimum of 5 years hands on knowledge of Heavy earthmoving equipments (preferably Volvo Construction equipments) to join the Volvo Construction Equipment Division of Famco. The key accountabilities of this role will include:* Mechanical & Electrical repairs on a variety of Volvo Construction and other Heavy equipment types.* Troubleshoot and diagnose all types of Volvo construction and other equipment. * Diagnose faults and recommend effective solutions. Doing it right the first time with least downtime & costs.* Produce consistently high quality of work to ensure excellent levels of customer satisfaction. * Have an excellent mechanical aptitude and work with the highest standards of safety (towards self and colleagues and customer site personnel and equipment); quality (using tools and adopting best practices as mentioned in service manuals) and environmental care (proper disposal of used oils / filters - spillage control etc.,). * Read and analyse mechanical drawings & electrical schematics. Read, understand and implement instructions in service manuals. Use Service checklist where applicable and available.* While attending jobs both in the workshop and the field also proactively identify potential problem causing areas and inform customer & foreman / advisor with proper filling up of field service reports / data collection / measuring and monitoring- proper evidence gathering like oil sampling etc.,Â

Requirements


Requirements


The selected candidate will have the following skillls and experience; * A Minimum Qualifications and Knowledge related to Automotive / Mechancial Engineering.* Basic / Technical Education and or Apprenticeship with an Automotive environment. * 6-7 years of solid hands on experience both field and workshop on Volvo Construction and other heavy equipment types - GCC dealer experience preferable but not essential.* A UAE driving License - with a preference to a heavy viechle liscence.* Must show proven technical expertise in independently servicing, repairs and component overhauls on Construction Equipment, Volvo & other types.* Good English language skills. * Be familiar with appropriate workshop equipment and tools & capable of working with them. Working with diagnostics tools preferred.* Have the ability to read and analyse drawings & schematics ref service manuals and understand mechanical installation related information.

About the Company


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 Group’s 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 Group’s 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.

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