Pre-Delivery Inspection Technician

Al Futtaim Group

UAE

Posted
Ref: HP698-17208

Job description / Role

Job Type
Full Time
Job Location
UAE
Nationality
Any Nationality
Salary
Not Specified
Gender
Not Specified
Arabic Fluency
Not Specified
Job Function
Engineering - Mechanical & Aeronautical
Company Industry
Retail

Overview of the role:

The PDI technician is responsible for executing pre-delivery inspections (PDI) and fitting accessories as per established SOPs. The role includes performing minor troubleshooting, polishing cars, and ensuring customer vehicles are delivered pristine and defect-free. The technician must maintain equipment in optimal working condition and adhere to safety protocols, striving for zero defects and delays. This position requires active involvement in 5S and Kaizen activities to improve efficiency and comply with company and distributor policies. Effective communication with team members and the section foreman is essential for successfully achieving branch targets and delivering on-time, quality results.

What you will do:

  • Carry out pre-delivery inspections (PDI) and accessories fitment according to standard operating procedures (SOP).
  • Perform minor mechanical and electrical troubleshooting on vehicles.
  • Conduct polishing of cars to ensure they meet quality standards.
  • Keep customer cars clean during PDI, accessories fitment, and polishing processes.
  • Maintain all equipment, ensuring they are in proper working condition, including vehicle lifts.
  • Follow company safety policies and procedures, reporting any accidents immediately to the section foreman.
  • Ensure branch targets are achieved every month, and work quality minimizes job stoppages.
  • Reduce defective work by ensuring SOP is adhered to in all sections at all times.
  • Participate actively in 5S and Kaizen initiatives and activities at the PDI centre.
  • Adhere to company safety policies, including maintaining speed limits and using safe working methods.
  • Aim to go the extra mile to meet team performance enhancements and achieve Kaizen goals.
  • Communicate effectively with team members and the section foreman to strengthen the supply chain and ensure timely delivery of defect-free cars.
  • Required skills to be successful:

  • Expertise in mechanical and electrical systems troubleshooting.
  • Strong understanding of vehicle detailing and accessory fitting procedures.
  • Ability to effectively implement SOPs and quality control measures.
  • Proven skills in team collaboration and process improvement through Kaizen initiatives.
  • What qualifies you for the role:

  • ITI (Technical school) or diploma in mechanical or automobile engineering.
  • 2-3 years of experience in the automotive service department of a reputed dealership.
  • Possession of a light motor vehicle (LMV) driving license from home country, country of residence, or country of previous work.
  • Proficiency in customer-focused services, oral and written communication, teamwork, and a commitment to Kaizen-oriented processes.
  • 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.

    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.

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