Technician - Painter Automotive

Al-Futtaim; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Al-Futtaim is seeking a Technician – Painter for opportunities across the UAE. You will prepare, prime, spray, and finish vehicle paints while ensuring high quality and durable results. The role involves refining techniques, maintaining safe workplaces, and collaborating with the body-shop team.

Ideal candidates have 2–3 years of experience in automotive painting, strong attention to detail, and a willingness to learn new refinishing methods in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in automotive painting and refinishing.
• Ability to follow paint manufacturers' technical instructions.
• Experience with surface prep, priming, spraying, and finishing.
• Knowledge of spray guns, paint booths and safety procedures.
• Commitment to quality finish and clean work area.

Responsibilities

• Prepare vehicle surfaces by applying body filler and sanding.
• Apply primers and automotive paints per manufacturer specs.
• Perform spray-painting using suitable paint systems and spray guns.
• Carry out compounding, polishing, and refinishing to restore appearance.
• Ensure work meets standards for finish, durability, and corrosion protection.
• Inspect completed work and minimise defects, rework.
• Use and maintain paint-shop tools and equipment properly.
• Follow workshop safety procedures and PPE requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe work area.
• Continuously develop knowledge of paint-mixing and refinish methods.

Skills

Automotive painting expertise

Refinishing techniques

Surface preparation & sanding

Priming & paint application

Interpret paint manufacturer specs

Conventional spray guns & tools

Attention to detail for quality finish

Safety & PPE knowledge

Basic English & math comprehension

Willingness to learn new painting tech

Systematic work habits

Education

High school qualification

Technical/vocational training in Automotive Painting

Tools

Spray guns

Paint booths

Infrared heaters

Breathing equipment

Dryer chambers

Paint mixing knowledge

Job description

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

We are currently building a strong pool of talent for future Technician – Painter opportunities across the UAE.

What You Will Do

• Prepare vehicle surfaces by applying body filler and carrying out manual wet and dry sanding.
• Apply primers and automotive paints according to the paint manufacturer’s specifications.
• Perform spray-painting work using suitable paint systems and spray-gun equipment.
• Carry out machine compounding, polishing, and refinishing to restore vehicle appearance.
• Ensure completed work meets the required standards for finish, durability, and corrosion protection.
• Inspect completed work and take corrective action to minimise painting defects, errors, and rework.
• Use and maintain paint-shop tools and equipment properly, including spray guns, breathing masks, infrared heaters, paint booths, and dryer chambers.
• Follow all workshop safety procedures and use the required personal protective equipment.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe work area.
• Continuously develop technical knowledge of paint-mixing technology, plastic-part painting, and modern refinishing methods.

Required Skills To Be Successful

• Strong practical knowledge of automotive painting and refinishing.
• Proficiency in surface preparation, priming, sanding, spray painting, compounding, and polishing.
• Ability to understand and apply paint manufacturers’ technical instructions.
• Experience using conventional spray guns and other paint-shop tools and equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to achieving a high-quality finish.
• Knowledge of paint-shop health, safety, and personal protective equipment requirements.
• Ability to understand basic English, mathematics, technical diagrams, and work instructions.
• Willingness to learn new painting technologies and improve efficiency and workmanship.
• Ability to work systematically and maintain a clean and organised work area.

About The Team

You will be part of a skilled body-shop and service team committed to delivering high-quality vehicle repairs and refinishing work. You will collaborate with supervisors and other workshop professionals to ensure that vehicles are completed safely, efficiently, and to the required quality standards.

What Equips You For The Role

• High school qualification.
• Technical or vocational training in Automobile Engineering, automotive painting, or vehicle-body refinishing is preferred.
• At least 2–3 years of experience working as a painter in an automotive paint shop.
• Hands-on experience in surface preparation, priming, spray painting, sanding, compounding, and polishing.
• Knowledge of automotive paint products, application methods, and manufacturer instructions.
• Familiarity with spray guns, paint booths, dryer chambers, infrared heaters, and breathing equipment.
• Knowledge of paint mixing and painting plastic vehicle parts would be an advantage.
• Strong commitment to quality, safety, cleanliness, and continuous learning.

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