Diesel Mechanic (Buses & Light Vehicles)

NAFFCO; Dubai; On-site; AED 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

NAFFCO Careers in Dubai is seeking an experienced Diesel Mechanic to perform diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs on our fleet of buses, minibuses, vans, and light commercial vehicles. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of diesel engines, fuel systems, transmissions, brakes, and preventive maintenance to ensure fleet reliability, safety, and operational efficiency.

ITI or Diploma in Automobile Engineering or Diesel Mechanics is required, with 3–5 years of hands-on diesel experience.

Qualifications

• ITI or Diploma in Automobile Engineering or Diesel Mechanics (required).
• 3–5 years of hands-on diesel vehicle maintenance experience.
• Experience with buses/minibuses and light commercial vehicles essential.
• Experience with Toyota Coaster, Toyota Hiace, Mitsubishi Fuso, Ashok Leyland, Nissan or similar vehicles preferred.
• UAE/GCC experience preferred.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve mechanical issues.

Responsibilities

• Vehicle Maintenance & Repairs: Perform routine servicing, preventive maintenance, and mechanical repairs on diesel-powered buses, minibuses, vans, and light vehicles.
• Diagnose and repair diesel engine faults, including fuel injection systems, turbochargers, cooling systems, and lubrication systems.
• Inspect, maintain, and repair transmissions, clutches, gearboxes, differentials, and driveline components.
• Diagnose issues related to engine performance, excessive fuel consumption, overheating, and abnormal engine noises.
• Ensure all repairs are performed according to manufacturer specifications and company safety procedures.

Skills

Diagnose mechanical issues

Education

ITI / Diploma in Automobile Engineering, Diesel Mechanics, or related technical qualification

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Diesel Mechanic to carry out maintenance, diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repairs of company-operated buses, minibuses, vans, and light vehicles. The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge of diesel engines, mechanical systems, preventive maintenance, and vehicle fault diagnosis to ensure fleet reliability, safety, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

1. Vehicle Maintenance & Repairs

• Perform routine servicing, preventive maintenance, and mechanical repairs on diesel-powered buses, minibuses, vans, and light vehicles.

• Diagnose and repair diesel engine faults, including fuel injection systems, turbochargers, cooling systems, and lubrication systems.

• Inspect, maintain, and repair transmissions, clutches, gearboxes, differentials, and driveline components.

• Diagnose issues related to engine performance, excessive fuel consumption, overheating, and abnormal engine noises.

• Ensure all repairs are performed according to manufacturer specifications and company safety procedures.

Qualifications & Experience

• ITI / Diploma in Automobile Engineering, Diesel Mechanics, or a related technical qualification.

• Minimum 3–5 years of hands-on experience in diesel vehicle maintenance and repairs.

• Previous experience working with buses, minibuses, and light commercial vehicles is essential.

• Experience maintaining vehicles such as Toyota Coaster, Toyota Hiace, Mitsubishi Fuso, Ashok Leyland, Nissan, or similar vehicles is preferred.

• Practical knowledge of diesel engines, fuel injection systems, manual transmissions, brakes, suspension, and steering systems.

• UAE/GCC experience is preferred.

• Ability to independently diagnose and resolve mechanical issues.