Marine Repair Technician | Al-Futtaim Automotive | FAMCO
Date: 7 May 2025
Location: Dubai, AE
Company: Al Futtaim Private Company LLC
Job Requisition ID: 168080
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
Are you a skilled marine diesel engine technician looking for an exciting opportunity in the UAE? Join our team as a Repair Technician at Al-Futtaim Industrial Equipment and contribute to maintaining and repairing marine engines with precision and expertise. This role is crucial in ensuring the uptime and reliability of our marine units, providing 24/7 support to our valued customers.
What You Will Do
As a Repair Technician, you will:
- Independently Work: Perform service, troubleshooting, repair, and replacement of mechanical and electrical components with minimal direction
- Knowledge Sharing: Guide team members to excellence and share technical knowledge to cover new products and systems
- Service Checks: Carry out service checks during operations and recommend additional jobs to ensure trouble-free performance
- Communication: Maintain effective communication with the Foreman, Service Advisor, and Service Manager to ensure work is completed as instructed
- Best Practices: Use tools and adopt best practices as mentioned in service manuals, SOW, and wiring diagrams to avoid rework
Requied Skills to be Successful
To excel in this role, you must possess:
- Non-Negotiable: Proven technical expertise in independently servicing, repairing, overhauling, and troubleshooting marine diesel engines
- Non-Negotiable: UAE driving license
- Effective Communication: Ability to communicate effectively in English; Arabic is an advantage
- Teamwork: Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with the team
About the Team
You will be part of the P & IP - Power Products department, working closely with a dedicated team to provide exceptional service and support to our customers. The team is committed to excellence and innovation in marine engine maintenance and repair.
What Equips You for the Role
- Qualifications: Technical education and/or apprenticeship, Technician Diploma/Marine
- Experience: At least 5-10 years of experience in marine engines
- Skills: Effective communication, teamwork, interpersonal skills, and reporting abilities
- Behavioral Competencies: Self-starter, flexible, and capable of working independently and with external parties
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.