Al Futtaim Jobs - Workshop Manager | Al Futtaim Aftersales Services UAE | Dubai (Dubai, AE)

Job Requisition ID: 38190 

No two days are the same at Al-Futtaim, no matter what role you have. Our work is driven by the desire to make a difference and to have a meaningful impact with the goal of enriching everyday lives. Take our engaging and supportive work environment and couple it with a company culture that recognises and rewards quality performance, and what do you get? The chance to push the limits every single day.

 

As a humble family business that started on the banks of the Dubai Creek in the 1930s, Al-Futtaim has expanded to a presence in 31 countries, a portfolio of over 200 companies, and 42,000 employees. You’ll find us in industries ranging from automotive and retail, to finance and real estate, and connecting people with international names like Lexus, Ikea, Robinsons, and Adidas. Our team is proudly multicultural and multinational because that kind of diverse representation gives us the global mindset to grow and impact the people, markets, and trends around us.

 

Come join us to live well, work better, and be the best.

Al-Futtaim Automotive’s customer centric approach, international standards and value-adding business philosophy enables us to be the automotive company of choice across all of the territories in which we operate. An innovative leader in the automotive industry, Al-Futtaim Automotive Group has a widespread and well-developed distribution network currently operating in 11 countries across the Middle East, Africa and Asia. Al-Futtaim Automotive Group is proud to represent some of the world’s most popular and desirable automotive brands.

 

About Position:

We are currently looking for technically competent & performance driven Workshop Manager to work for Al Futtaim Aftersales Services in Dubai. Reporting to the Bodyshop Manager, you will be in charge of ensuring output of top quality work executed at maximum efficiency from the shop floors. You will ensure effective operation of the workshop which employs a large number of staff and handles a large volume of vehicles coming in for repairs. 

Your key responsibilities are as follows:                       

• Ensure staff’s execution of  assigned jobs according to established work standards, specifications and required time
• Maintain the discipline, safe and clean work area through strict implementation of company rules, regulations and procedures
• Ensure effective communication with senior and subordinate staff for smooth operation of work shop floor.
• Ensure quality work for enhanced customer satisfaction and retention by minimising repeat jobs hence increasing total workshop efficiency.
• Determine and provide resources needed to support the operation (manpower, infrastructure, tools, etc.)
• Reviewed employee performance on a regular basis and ensured customer satisfaction.
• Provide moral support, and develop staff, including overseeing new employee on boarding and providing career development planning and opportunities
• Ensure team compliance with the ALAC Quality Management System and participation with organization’s improvement activities
• Ensure tasks are carry out with care ensuring not to endanger the life either of themselves or others by theirs acts or omissions whilst complying with health and safety requirements of the company and preventing any harm to the environment.  

 

About You: 

The ideal candidate for this role should possess a Degree or Diploma preferably in Automobile or Mechanical Engineering and should have at least a minimum of 5 years’ recent experience in an automotive dealership as a Workshop Manager or Workshop Supervisor. You should have excellent technical knowledge and has the ability to write technical reports. You should also be able to communicate effectively with strong analytical, communication and inter-personal skills with administrative competence.

Candidates with experience in the automotive industry as a Foreman, Supervisor, Team Leader or Workshop Controller are highly preferred. Having a valid UAE driving license is necessary for this role!

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