Job Description/Specification:
Al-Futtaim is looking for a skilled Technician – Trucks and Buses to perform vehicle inspections, diagnostics, preventive maintenance, and repair work on heavy commercial vehicles. This opportunity is suited to automotive technicians with practical experience in diesel engines and commercial vehicle systems who can deliver reliable repairs while maintaining high standards of safety and quality.
The successful candidate will help ensure that trucks and buses remain safe, dependable, and operational. The role requires strong troubleshooting skills, familiarity with diagnostic equipment, and the ability to complete assigned work efficiently while following manufacturer procedures and workshop standards.
About Al-Futtaim
Established in the 1930s and headquartered in Dubai, Al-Futtaim is a diversified regional business operating across more than 20 countries. Its business interests include automotive, financial services, real estate, retail, and health.
The Group employs more than 40,000 people and represents over 200 recognised brands, including Toyota, Lexus, IKEA, ACE, and Marks & Spencer. Its business approach focuses on digital innovation, artificial intelligence, sustainable growth, and strategic partnerships.
Al-Futtaim Automotive operates across eight countries in the Middle East, Asia, and North Africa. With a portfolio of more than 25 global brands, its mobility operations cover passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, industrial equipment, logistics, leasing, aftersales, and financial services.
Key Responsibilities of the Truck and Bus Technician
Preventive Maintenance and General Repairs
The technician will carry out scheduled preventive maintenance and general repairs on trucks and buses. This includes inspecting vehicle components, identifying faults, and completing maintenance tasks in line with manufacturer recommendations and workshop requirements.
Regular maintenance and accurate fault identification are important for supporting vehicle reliability, operational safety, and customer satisfaction.
Vehicle Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
A key part of the role is diagnosing mechanical, electrical, electronic, hydraulic, and pneumatic faults. The technician will use suitable diagnostic tools and workshop equipment to identify technical problems accurately.
The position also requires repairing engines, transmissions, braking systems, steering, suspension, electrical systems, and other commercial vehicle components.
Inspections and Repair Quality
Following repairs, the technician will conduct vehicle inspections and road tests where required to confirm that the work has been completed correctly.
All repairs must follow manufacturer procedures, technical manuals, repair instructions, and established workshop standards. Any additional faults or safety concerns identified during inspections must be communicated to the workshop supervisor.
Job Cards and Workshop Documentation
The role involves completing job cards and recording work performed, parts used, and additional repairs required. Accurate documentation helps the workshop team monitor repair progress and maintain reliable service records.
Technicians must also maintain their tools, diagnostic equipment, and assigned work areas in a safe and organised condition.
Safety and Team Collaboration
The successful candidate must comply with health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements, including the proper use of personal protective equipment.
Working closely with workshop supervisors, service advisors, parts personnel, and fellow technicians is essential for completing repairs efficiently. The role also includes participating in technical training and developing product knowledge and diagnostic skills.
Qualifications and Experience Required
Applicants should have the following qualifications and experience:
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A diploma, ITI certificate, or technical qualification in Automobile Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Diesel Mechanics, or a related discipline.
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Relevant hands-on experience maintaining and repairing trucks, buses, or other heavy commercial vehicles.
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Practical experience with diesel engines and commercial vehicle systems.
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Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and electronic vehicle systems.
Previous experience with an authorised dealer or established commercial vehicle workshop is preferred. Manufacturer-specific or product-specific technical training would also be an advantage.
Technical Skills That Can Help You Succeed
Diesel engine expertise: Understanding engine operation, maintenance procedures, and common faults is important for commercial vehicle repairs.
Diagnostic capabilities: The ability to use diagnostic equipment and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, electronic, hydraulic, and pneumatic problems is essential.
Commercial vehicle systems: Candidates should understand transmissions, braking systems, steering, suspension, and pneumatic systems.
Technical documentation: Reading wiring diagrams, technical manuals, and repair instructions supports accurate diagnosis and repair work.
Quality and safety awareness: Attention to detail, safe working practices, and proper use of personal protective equipment help maintain vehicle reliability and workshop standards.
Communication and teamwork: Effective English communication, clear job documentation, and cooperation with other workshop employees are important.
Candidates should also have good time-management skills, be able to work independently when required, and be willing to work flexible hours or shifts according to workshop needs. A valid driving licence is required where applicable to the position.
About the Aftersales and Workshop Team
The technician will work within a professional aftersales operation focused on delivering reliable maintenance and repair services for trucks and buses.
The team collaborates across workshop supervision, service advising, parts support, and technical repair functions. This approach helps ensure that vehicles are repaired safely, efficiently, and in accordance with the required technical standards.
The working environment emphasises teamwork, technical learning, quality workmanship, and customer service.
Interview Preparation Tips
Candidates should prepare examples of their hands-on experience repairing diesel engines, diagnosing commercial vehicle faults, and carrying out preventive maintenance. Be ready to explain how you use diagnostic equipment to identify problems and how you verify repair quality after completing a job.
It may also help to review experience with transmissions, braking systems, electrical faults, pneumatic components, and technical wiring diagrams. Applicants should be prepared to discuss how they document repairs, communicate additional faults to supervisors, follow safety procedures, and manage workshop tasks within required timelines.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What does a Truck and Bus Technician do?
The technician inspects, diagnoses, maintains, and repairs commercial vehicles, including trucks and buses, while following manufacturer procedures and workshop standards.
2. What qualification is required?
A diploma, ITI certificate, or technical qualification in Automobile Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Diesel Mechanics, or a related discipline is specified.
3. Is heavy commercial vehicle experience required?
Relevant hands-on experience with trucks, buses, or other heavy commercial vehicles is required.
4. Is dealership experience necessary?
Experience with an authorised dealer or established commercial vehicle workshop is preferred.
5. Is manufacturer-specific training required?
It is not stated as mandatory, but manufacturer or product-specific technical training would be an advantage.
6. Where is the position located?
The supplied job description does not specify the job location.
Explore Truck and Bus Technician Careers
This opportunity may suit technicians who have strong commercial vehicle repair skills and want to contribute to a professional aftersales workshop. Practical diagnostic knowledge, attention to safety, quality workmanship, and a commitment to continuous technical learning are central to the role.