Workshop Assistant

Job description / Role

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:

Ensure that repair order/ job cards for PDI operations are processed in a timely manner. Coordinate with Team Leaders to distribute the repair orders to the workshop teams. Document all warranty work as per manufacturers' requirements and dealership policy. Ensure preparation of daily and weekly productive incentives and payrolls. Assure a proper filling system is maintained and should be able to pick a file instantly when required. Ensure full and accurate communication to workshop, parts, reception, and quality control. Attend and respond to queries via emails and telephones from showrooms. Takes a flexible approach when working within a team, willing to change a role when asked. Prepare appropriate documents and liaise with the vendors for timely delivery of goods.

What you will do:

- Ensure to carry out quality work by maximum output quality minimum job stoppage.
- Ensure SOP is followed at all times during PDI operation.
- Successfully participate in 5S and kaizen initiatives and activities.
- Ensure company safety policies and procedures are followed consistently.
- Ensure to go extra mile at any point of time and develop team work & performance oriented culture

Requirements

Required skills to be successful:

- Customer and quality focussed
- Planning, organising and executing
- Team work
- Goal Oriented

About the Team:
This role will be reporting to the PDI Supervisor wherein you will be dealing directly with different Stakeholders across the organization.

What equips you for the role:

- Minimum 2 Years' experience in a Franchise Dealership Service Department or PDI Centre
- Diploma in automobile or mechanical engineering.
- The ideal candidate should have good knowledge of automobile and related products.

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.