Automotive Technician

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled maintenance and servicing: perform oil and filter changes, brake inspections and replacements, fluid top-ups, belt and accessory checks, tyre rotations and basic wheel alignment prep to workshop SOPs.
• Diagnose and repair faults: use OEM and aftermarket diagnostic tools to read codes, test sensors and actuators, trace wiring faults, replace defective parts and verify repairs with road tests or bench checks.
• Perform mechanical and electrical repairs: handle engine tune-ups, cooling system, exhaust, steering and suspension repairs, clutch/gearbox minor repairs and service of electrical subsystems (starters, alternators, lighting).
• Execute safety and inspection tasks: complete pre-delivery inspections (PDI), safety checks, emissions tests where required, and prepare vehicles for MOT-type inspections in line with regulatory and workshop standards.
• Support warranty and minor warranty claims: document faults, capture evidence, liaise with parts/stores for correct items, assist with warranty paperwork and follow OEM return-authority procedures.
• Maintain accurate job cards and records: record diagnostics, labour times, parts used (serials when required), test data and handover notes; update workshop management system promptly and clearly.
• Assist in workshop efficiency and maintenance: keep work areas safe and tidy, calibrate and care for shop tools and diagnostic kits, and support minor workshop upkeep tasks.
• Provide excellent customer-facing support: communicate faults and repair options clearly to service advisors/customers, explain test outcomes and recommend preventive maintenance.

Requirements

• 3+ years’ hands-on workshop experience with passenger cars or light commercial vehicles. Exposure to dealer or busy independent workshop environments preferred.
• Vocational qualification in Automotive Technology/Vehicle Mechanics or equivalent. Manufacturer short courses or IMI/ASE units advantageous.
• Competent with OEM diagnostic tools and common multimeters. Able to read wiring diagrams and service manuals, and use basic workshop equipment (hoists, torque tools, tyre and brake tools).
• Practical knowledge across mechanical and electrical systems, routine service items, and safe handling of hazardous materials. Basic awareness of EV/HEV safety preferred but not mandatory.
• Organised with good record-keeping, the ability to follow written procedures, and the stamina for workshop shift patterns. Reliable, punctual and team-oriented.
• Clear communication in English for internal records and customer liaison. Arabic is useful but optional.