Job Scheduler - Workshop Operations

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

Job summary

Al-Futtaim in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, seeks a Job Scheduler - Workshop Operations to coordinate repair workloads, production capacity, technician utilization, and delivery schedules in a high-volume automotive service environment.

Role focuses on allocating repair jobs, monitoring progress, and supporting on-time vehicle delivery while upholding quality, productivity, safety, and SOP standards across service activities. 3–5 years of automotive workshop scheduling experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a reputable automotive workshop in a scheduling, workshop control, body and paint, or service operations position.
• Familiarity with repair scheduling, job allocation, and production control.
• Ability to coordinate multiple repair jobs while maintaining accurate completion and progress information.

Responsibilities

• Allocate repair jobs to appropriate production lines and workshop resources according to workload and timelines.
• Execute scheduling activities in accordance with work standards and procedures.
• Coordinate daily workshop activities with the Workshop Controller to maintain efficient flow.
• Plan repair schedules and balance capacity against service requirements.
• Update scheduling and progress information to maintain visibility of workshop status.
• Track ongoing repair jobs and highlight delays or bottlenecks affecting completion times.
• Support on-time vehicle delivery by ensuring schedules progress per SOPs.
• Maintain records covering completed work and scheduling activities.

Skills

Automotive workshop scheduling

Production planning

Job scheduling

Resource coordination

Quality awareness

Education

Degree or Diploma in any relevant field

Job description

Job Scheduler - Workshop Operations Job Snapshot Role: Job Scheduler - Workshop Operations Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Industry: Automotive Function: Vehicle Repair and Maintenance Experience: 3-5 years Job Type: Full-time Position Overview

Job Scheduler - Workshop Operations in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is an Automotive opportunity focused on coordinating repair workloads, production capacity, technician utilization, and workshop delivery schedules. Al-Futtaim is hiring an experienced automotive workshop professional to allocate repair jobs efficiently, monitor work progress, support on-time vehicle delivery, and maintain quality, productivity, safety, and operational standards across service activities.

Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Industry: Automotive
Function: Vehicle Repair and Maintenance
Salary: 6000-9000 Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Any Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time

Role Context The Job Scheduler keeps workshop production moving by matching repair requirements with available technicians, production lines, time allowances, and operational priorities. Accurate scheduling directly influences workshop productivity, customer delivery commitments, resource utilization, and profitability. Working closely with the Workshop Controller and management team, the role monitors jobs throughout the repair cycle and helps resolve scheduling issues before they affect quality or completion targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Allocate repair jobs to appropriate production lines and workshop resources according to workload, technician capability, and required completion times.
• Execute assigned scheduling activities in accordance with approved work standards, company procedures, and established operational timelines.
• Coordinate daily workshop activities with the Workshop Controller to maintain an efficient flow of repair work.
• Work with management to plan repair schedules and balance available capacity against incoming service requirements.
• Update Job Scheduling and Progress Control information at regular intervals to maintain visibility of workshop status.
• Track ongoing repair jobs and highlight delays, bottlenecks, resource conflicts, or other issues that could affect promised completion times.
• Support on-time vehicle delivery by ensuring scheduled work progresses according to QMS SOP requirements.
• Maintain accurate electronic or paper records covering completed service work and workshop scheduling activities.
• Follow established repair time standards while supporting productivity and consistent workmanship.
• Stay informed about new automotive technology, updated repair procedures, service methods, and revised labor time standards.
• Coordinate with relevant workshop personnel when job priorities or production requirements change.
• Maintain discipline within the service operation and support a clean, organized, and safe working environment.
• Apply Al-Futtaim quality procedures and health and safety requirements throughout workshop activities.
• Help prevent unsafe practices and activities that could adversely affect employees, customers, property, or the environment.
• Participate in operational improvement initiatives aimed at increasing productivity, quality, and workshop efficiency.
• Follow up on assigned actions and communicate progress clearly to workshop supervisors and management.
• Undertake additional operational tasks assigned by the immediate supervisor or manager when required to support service delivery.

Ideal Profile

• Degree or Diploma in any relevant field.
• 3-5 years of experience in a reputable automotive workshop in a comparable scheduling, workshop control, body and paint, or service operations position.
• Certified Master Body and Paint Advisor or Technician qualification is preferred for the role.
• Practical understanding of automotive workshop workflows, repair scheduling, job allocation, and production control.
• Ability to coordinate multiple repair jobs while maintaining accurate completion and progress information.
• Strong analytical skills for identifying scheduling conflicts, delays, and resource utilization issues.
• Effective supervisory capability when coordinating technicians and other workshop personnel.
• Confident communication, negotiation, and follow-up skills.
• Fluency in spoken Arabic.
• Comfortable using computers and workshop-related electronic systems.
• Able to work within defined Quality Management System procedures and operational standards.
• Strong awareness of workplace safety, quality requirements, and environmental responsibilities.

Skills Set

• Automotive workshop scheduling
• Repair job allocation
• Workshop production planning
• Job Scheduling and Progress Control
• Workshop operations
• Body and paint operations
• Vehicle repair workflow
• Technician utilization
• Repair time management
• Workshop capacity planning
• Job progress monitoring
• On-time vehicle delivery
• Workshop Controller coordination
• Production line coordination
• QMS SOP compliance
• Service documentation
• Automotive repair standards
• Productivity monitoring
• Quality control
• Health and safety compliance
• Workshop discipline
• Operational follow-up
• Computer operations
• Resource coordination
• Continuous improvement

Why Join Us

This position provides hands-on exposure to the operational core of a high-volume Automotive service environment where effective scheduling has a direct impact on productivity, customer satisfaction, workshop profitability, and vehicle turnaround times. The role offers valuable experience in production control, resource planning, repair operations, quality systems, and emerging automotive technologies while creating a pathway toward broader workshop control and service management responsibilities.

About the Company

Al-Futtaim is a diversified privately held regional group headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, with businesses across automotive, financial services, real estate, retail, and healthcare. Al-Futtaim Automotive operates an extensive regional mobility and aftersales network, supporting established vehicle brands through sales, servicing, repairs, parts distribution, and customer-focused automotive solutions.