Workshop Foreman | Al-Futtaim Automotive

Al Futtaim Private Company (LLC); Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Al Futtaim Private Company (LLC) is seeking an experienced Workshop Manager to oversee daily automotive workshop operations in Abu Dhabi. You will coordinate jobs, monitor productivity, and ensure timely vehicle completion while maintaining high quality and strong safety standards.

This role requires 5–7 years of workshop leadership, Diploma or degree in Automotive/Mechanical Engineering, excellent planning and communication skills, and the ability to train and coach technicians in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Diploma/degree in Automotive or Mechanical Engineering.
• 5–7 years of automotive workshop experience.
• Strong knowledge of workshop processes and quality standards.
• Experience supervising, training, and coaching teams.
• Ability to manage job allocation and workflow.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.
• Proficient with MS Office.
• Customer-focused and delivers on time.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily workshop activities to maintain high levels of productivity and efficiency.
• Allocate, control, and follow up on workshop jobs to ensure work is completed correctly and according to schedule.
• Monitor the quality of repairs and minimise repeat jobs.
• Support timely vehicle completion and delivery.
• Maintain a safe workshop environment and ensure established safety procedures are followed.
• Train and coach technicians to strengthen their technical capabilities and improve performance.
• Maintain effective communication across the workshop to support smooth day-to-day operations.
• Ensure workshop processes, procedures, and warranty requirements are consistently followed.
• Monitor technician productivity and efficiency and address operational concerns when required.
• Support a customer-focused culture by maintaining high standards of workmanship and service quality.

Skills

Auto workshop exp

Leadership

Training

Quality standards

Planning

Communication

Microsoft Office

Teamwork

Education

Diploma/degree in Automotive or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

• Oversee daily workshop activities to maintain high levels of productivity and efficiency.

• Allocate, control, and follow up on workshop jobs to ensure work is completed correctly and according to schedule.

• Monitor the quality of repairs and minimise repeat jobs.

• Support timely vehicle completion and delivery.

• Maintain a safe workshop environment and ensure established safety procedures are followed.

• Train and coach technicians to strengthen their technical capabilities and improve performance.

• Maintain effective communication across the workshop to support smooth day-to-day operations.

• Ensure workshop processes, procedures, and warranty requirements are consistently followed.

• Monitor technician productivity and efficiency and address operational concerns when required.

• Support a customer-focused culture by maintaining high standards of workmanship and service quality.

Desired Candidate Profile

Required Skills to Be Successful

• Strong automotive technical knowledge and workshop experience.

• Excellent workshop organisation and job-control skills.

• Ability to lead, train, and coach technicians.

• Strong understanding of workshop productivity, efficiency, and quality standards.

• Ability to prepare and communicate technical information and reports.

• Good communication and relationship-building skills.

• Strong planning, organising, analytical, and follow-up capabilities.

• Customer-focused and quality-driven approach.

• Computer literacy and working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced workshop environment.

About the Team

You will be part of a dynamic automotive aftersales team focused on quality, efficiency, safety, and customer satisfaction. Working closely with technicians and workshop management, you will help coordinate daily operations, develop team capabilities, and ensure vehicles are repaired to the required standards within agreed timelines.

What Equips You for the Role

• Diploma, technical qualification, or degree in Automotive Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

• 5–7 years of relevant automotive workshop experience in a similar or equivalent role.

• Strong technical knowledge and practical understanding of automotive workshop operations.

• Experience supervising, training, and coaching technical teams.

• Ability to manage job allocation, workshop workflow, productivity, and quality.

• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities.

• Good planning and organisational skills.

• Customer-oriented mindset with a strong focus on quality and timely delivery.