Automotive Polisher at Al-Futtaim Automotive - BYD | Saudi Arabia

About Al-Futtaim Automotive

Founded in the 1930s, Al-Futtaim Group has grown into a highly diversified and privately owned regional business headquartered in Dubai, UAE. Operating across multiple sectors with over 35,000 employees in more than 20 countries throughout the Middle East, Asia, and Africa, the Group collaborates with over 200 globally recognized brands. The company emphasizes values such as respect, excellence, collaboration, and integrity, driving ongoing growth and a customer-centric approach.

Position Overview

The Polisher plays a crucial role in ensuring vehicles—new, used, or repaired—meet the highest cosmetic standards before reaching customers. This role directly impacts the customer's perception by delivering a flawless finish through paint correction, polishing, and detailing processes while maintaining OEM standards. The Polisher supports various operational units like Body Shop, Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI), and Sales by ensuring showroom-quality vehicle presentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute machine polishing, compounding, and multi-step paint correction for various vehicles.
• Eliminate paint imperfections like scratches, swirl marks, oxidation, sanding marks, and minor defects per OEM-approved standards.
• Apply protective coatings such as sealants, waxes, ceramic coatings, and other treatments as required.
• Choose appropriate polishing compounds, pads, and techniques tailored to paint condition and finish.
• Perform comprehensive interior and exterior vehicle detailing, including upholstery cleaning, dashboard care, plastic restoration, and trim finishing.
• Prepare vehicles for PDI, customer delivery, showroom exhibitions, and special events to meet the dealership’s presentation standards.
• Ensure proper use of detailing chemicals and equipment to achieve consistent quality without damage.
• Coordinate with Body Shop, PDI, and Sales teams to prioritize vehicle preparation based on delivery schedules.
• Inspect finished vehicles for defects and report additional cosmetic issues to supervisors for correction.
• Maintain uniform finishing quality across different car models, paint types, and colors.
• Operate polishing machinery and detailing tools safely, adhering to manufacturer guidelines and using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Keep the workspace clean and compliant with 5S and dealership safety and environmental standards, including proper disposal of materials.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or vocational training in vehicle detailing, body repair, or automotive paint is required.
• 2 to 4 years of experience in vehicle polishing and detailing at franchised dealerships, body shops, or professional detailing studios.
• Proven ability to deliver premium paint correction and showroom finishing quality.
• Experience with premium or high-volume automotive brands is advantageous.

Technical Expertise

• Proficiency in machine polishing techniques including rotary and dual-action systems.
• Strong knowledge of automotive paint systems, clear coats, and finishing methods.
• Skill in selecting compounds, pads, and techniques based on specific paint conditions.
• Familiarity with advanced protective treatments like ceramic coatings and paint protection films.
• Basic paint defect recognition and adherence to OEM finish standards.
• Awareness of health, safety, and environmental (HSE) protocols for chemical handling and equipment use.