Technician – Painter | Al-Futtaim Automotive | UAE
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Date posted
November 13, 2026
Hiring location
UAE
Career level
Entry Level
Qualification
High School / Vocational Training
Experience
2-3 Years
Gender
Any
Description
Job Overview
Al-Futtaim Automotive is building a pool of Technicians – Painters for future opportunities across the UAE. The role carries out vehicle surface preparation, priming, painting and refinishing to restore vehicle appearance and protect repaired surfaces. The painter will use suitable paint systems and workshop equipment, follow manufacturer instructions and safety requirements, and take responsibility for achieving a durable, high-quality finish with minimal defects and rework.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare vehicle surfaces using body filler and manual wet and dry sanding.
- Apply primers and automotive paint in line with paint-manufacturer specifications.
- Carry out spray-painting using suitable paint systems and spray-gun equipment.
- Complete machine compounding, polishing and refinishing to restore vehicle appearance.
- Check finished work for quality, durability and corrosion protection and correct defects where needed.
- Use and maintain spray guns, breathing masks, infrared heaters, paint booths and dryer chambers correctly.
- Follow workshop safety procedures, wear the required personal protective equipment and maintain a clean work area.
- Continue developing knowledge of paint mixing, plastic-part painting and modern refinishing methods.
Requirements and Skills
- Practical knowledge of automotive painting and refinishing.
- Experience in surface preparation, priming, sanding, spray painting, compounding and polishing.
- Ability to follow technical instructions from paint manufacturers and use paint-shop equipment safely.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to 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.
Qualifications and Experience
- High school qualification.
- Technical or vocational training in Automobile Engineering, automotive painting or vehicle-body refinishing is preferred.
- At least two to three years of experience as a painter in an automotive paint shop.
Employment Details
- Company: Al-Futtaim Automotive
- Location: UAE
- Employment type: Full Time
- Opportunity type: Future talent pool
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