Paint Technician | Al-Futtaim Automotive | DOMASCO

Job Requisition ID: 177979

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 looking for a skilled Paint Technician to join our Body Shop team in Qatar. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing vehicle surfaces, applying primer and painting in line with manufacturer standards, and restoring vehicle finishes through polishing and refinishing. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who takes pride in quality workmanship, values safety, and enjoys working in a fast-paced automotive environment.

What you do
•    Prepare damaged vehicle surfaces by applying body filler, sanding, and priming as required.
•    Apply paint to vehicles and components according to manufacturer repair standards.
•    Carry out polishing, rubbing, and compounding to restore a high-quality finish.
•    Ensure all paint and refinishing work meets quality and workmanship standards.
•    Use painting tools, spray guns, booths, and related equipment safely and correctly.
•    Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area always.
•    Follow all health, safety, and environmental procedures, including the correct use of PPE.
•    Participate in team meetings, safety training, and technical assessments as required.

Required skills to be successful
•    Hands-on experience in automotive paint preparation, priming, painting, polishing, and refinishing.
•    Good understanding of paint manufacturer instructions, materials, and application methods.
•    Ability to use paint shop equipment such as spray guns, sanding tools, polishing machines, and paint booths.
•    Strong attention to detail with a focus on finish quality and durability.

About the team
You will be part of the Body Shop team, working closely with the Body Shop Supervisor and fellow technicians to deliver high-quality repair and refinishing services across multiple vehicle brands. The team is focused on maintaining dealer and manufacturer standards, delivering excellent workmanship, and ensuring every vehicle is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high customer standard.

What equips you for the role
•    To be successful in this role, you should have 2–3 years of experience working in an automotive paint shop, ideally with hands-on exposure to car body painting and refinishing. 
•    A high school qualification is required, and formal technical training such as an ITI course in Automobile Engineering, with specialization in car body painting and refinishing, will be an advantage. 
•    You should also be comfortable working with tools and equipment used in modern paint shops and be open to continuous training, internal assessments, and certification development.
•    Awareness of workplace safety practices and commitment to maintaining safe working standards.
•    Ability to work efficiently, follow procedures, and support overall workshop productivity.
•    Willingness to learn new techniques, technologies, and complete role-specific certifications.

About Al-Futtaim Automotive

A major division of the UAE-based Al-Futtaim Group of companies, Al-Futtaim Automotive is an industry leader with presence in 10 countries across the Middle East, Asia and Africa.

Our core business activities at Al-Futtaim Automotive include distribution, manufacturing, leasing and aftersales, and we are firmly established as the regional representative of some of the world’s most iconic automotive brands: Toyota, Lexus, Honda, Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge, Volvo and RAM.

We are driven by a customer-centric approach, constantly pushing the boundaries on innovation, quality standards, and value-added service across our vast universe of customers - right from motoring enthusiasts to fleet operators to contractors. Our mission is to become the leader in custom-made mobility solutions by delivering nothing less than world-class omni-channel experiences. 

We channel our local expertise and global trust to deliver one of the most comprehensive portfolios of mobility products and solutions, from passenger cars to SUVs, electric vehicles to high-performance motorbikes, commercial vehicles to industrial & construction equipment.

What keeps the company moving forward is a 9000-member strong team, with inspiring possibilities for growth, throughout the career path. This is Al-Futtaim Automotive and we empower talent to move forward.