Lead Automotive Technician & Workshop Coach

Ali & Sons Marine Engineering Factory (ASMEF); Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Development

Collaborative Team Culture

Career Growth

Operational Excellence

Job summary

Ali & Sons is seeking an experienced Workshop Supervisor to allocate orders, lead technicians, and ensure quality across automotive repairs in our Abu Dhabi workshop.

You will mentor staff, monitor productivity, and coordinate with service advisors to deliver timely repairs while maintaining safety and compliance standards. A Bachelor's or Diploma in automotive engineering is required, with 4+ years of leadership experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Automotive, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant automotive workshop experience, preferably with leadership responsibilities.
• Relevant technical certifications or professional qualifications are required.
• Strong technical knowledge of vehicle diagnostics, repair procedures, and workshop operations.
• Ability to lead and support technicians with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills; balance productivity and repair quality.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Allocate work orders to technicians based on workload, skills, and priorities.
• Monitor technicians productivity, attendance, and accurate clocking of operations.
• Ensure repairs are completed within agreed timelines without compromising quality.
• Coordinate with Service Advisors to clarify work orders and repair requirements.
• Provide hands‑on support, guidance, and mentoring to technicians.
• Investigate repeat repairs and customer concerns with inspections and diagnostic assessments.
• Ensure technicians follow repair procedures, manuals, and tool‑use guidelines.
• Translate customer concerns into clear technical work instructions.
• Liaise with manufacturers for technical assistance and reporting.
• Monitor repair quality and document defects and actions taken.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Automotive/Mechanical Engineering

Relevant technical certifications

Tools

Microsoft Office

Workshop management systems

Job description

Ali & Sons is seeking an experienced Workshop Supervisor to allocate orders, lead technicians, and ensure quality across automotive repairs in our Abu Dhabi workshop.

You will mentor staff, monitor productivity, and coordinate with service advisors to deliver timely repairs while maintaining safety and compliance standards. A Bachelor's or Diploma in automotive engineering is required, with 4+ years of leadership experience.