Paint Technician Job in Qatar: Al-Futtaim Group is looking for a skilled Paint Technician to join its Body Shop team in Qatar. The role involves preparing vehicle surfaces, applying primer and paint, polishing, and refinishing vehicles to manufacturer standards. Candidates should have 2–3 years of automotive paint shop experience, with hands-on experience in car body painting and refinishing. A high school qualification is required, while technical training in Automobile Engineering and car body painting and refinishing is an advantage.
About the Job
Job Requisition ID: 177979
Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group is now one of the most diversified and progressive privately held regional businesses. It is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
The group has five operating divisions: automotive, financial services, real estate, retail, and healthcare. It employs more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia, and Africa.
Al-Futtaim Group partners with more than 200 of the world’s most admired and innovative brands. Its entrepreneurship and strong customer focus help the organization continue to grow and expand. It responds to the changing needs of customers in the societies where it operates.
By following its values of respect, excellence, collaboration, and integrity, Al-Futtaim Group continues to support the lives and aspirations of its customers 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 prepare vehicle surfaces, apply primer and paint according to manufacturer standards, and restore vehicle finishes through polishing and refinishing.
This is an opportunity for someone who takes pride in quality work, 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.
- Make sure all paint and refinishing work meets quality and workmanship standards.
- Use painting tools, spray guns, booths, and related equipment safely and correctly.
- Keep the work area clean, organized, and safe at all times.
- Follow all health, safety, and environmental procedures, including the correct use of PPE.
- Take part 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. You will work closely with the Body Shop Supervisor and fellow technicians to provide high-quality repair and refinishing services across multiple vehicle brands.
The team works to maintain dealer and manufacturer standards. They provide high-quality work and make sure every vehicle is completed safely, efficiently, and to meet high customer standards.
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, you should have hands-on experience with car body painting and refinishing.
- A high school qualification is required. Formal technical training, such as an ITI course in Automobile Engineering with specialization in car body painting and refinishing, is an advantage.
- You should be comfortable working with tools and equipment used in modern paint shops. You should also 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 and 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 a 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. We are the regional representative for major automotive brands, including Toyota, Lexus, Honda, Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge, Volvo, and RAM.
We are driven by a customer-centric approach. And we constantly push the boundaries of innovation, quality standards, and value-added service across our wide range of customers, from motoring enthusiasts to fleet operators to contractors.
Our mission is to become the leader in custom-made mobility solutions by delivering world-class omni-channel experiences.
We use our local expertise and global trust to deliver one of the most comprehensive portfolios of mobility products and solutions. These range from passenger cars to SUVs, electric vehicles to high-performance motorbikes, and commercial vehicles to industrial and construction equipment.
What keeps the company moving forward is a strong team of 9,000 members, with opportunities for growth throughout the career path.
This is Al-Futtaim Automotive and we empower talent to move forward.
