Operation Specialist

Operations Specialist (Roadside Assistance Repair & Vehicle Care)

Department: Operations

Location: Abu Dhabi UAE

Work Arrangement: On-site and field-based

Reporting To: Operations Manager

The candidate should have valid UAE driving license and Own car

The Operations Specialist is responsible for the roadside assistance repair exterior maintenance and cleaning of the companys autonomous delivery vehicles/robots. The role ensures that vehicles experiencing breakdowns or issues in the field are promptly attended to and restored to service and that the fleet is consistently maintained in good working and presentable condition.

1. Roadside Assistance

• Respond promptly to breakdown malfunction or stranded-vehicle alerts in the field.
• Travel to the vehicles location to perform on-site diagnosis and basic troubleshooting.
• Coordinate recovery/towing of the vehicle to a service point when on-site repair is not possible.
• Keep the operations team updated on incident status and expected resolution time.

2. Repair & Maintenance

• Perform routine and corrective repairs on delivery vehicles/robots (mechanical electrical or component-level as trained/authorised).
• Diagnose recurring faults and escalate to technical/engineering teams when specialist support is required.
• Maintain accurate repair logs parts usage records and vehicle service history.
• Support preventive maintenance schedules to reduce breakdown frequency.

3. Exterior Maintenance & Coating

• Carry out exterior upkeep of vehicles including body condition checks minor touch-ups and coating/wrap maintenance.
• Identify and report damage (scratches dents wrap/decal wear) and coordinate repair or replacement as needed.
• Ensure vehicles meet the companys visual/brand presentation standards.

4. Cleaning

• Perform regular interior and exterior cleaning of delivery vehicles/robots.
• Maintain cleanliness standards in line with company SOPs especially for customer-facing units.
• Report any cleaning-related issues (e.g. damage found during cleaning) to the relevant team.

5. Reporting & Coordination

• Log all roadside assistance repair and maintenance activities in the relevant operations system.
• Coordinate with staging/charging site staff and the operations team to schedule vehicle downtime efficiently.
• Prepare periodic reports on incident volume repair turnaround time and recurring issues.
• Diploma vocational qualification or equivalent in automotive/mechanical/electrical maintenance preferred; relevant hands-on experience may substitute.
• Experience in vehicle maintenance roadside assistance fleet servicing or similar hands-on technical/field roles preferred.
• Experience with electric vehicles robotics or autonomous vehicle systems is a plus.
• Valid UAE driving licence and own vehicle are mandatory for travel to breakdown/incident locations across Abu Dhabi.
• Practical hands-on troubleshooting and basic repair skills.
• Willingness to work outdoors and in the field under varying conditions.
• Good communication skills to coordinate with the operations team and report issues clearly.
• Physically able to perform maintenance/cleaning tasks and handle basic tools/equipment.
• Good working English; Arabic is a plus.
• Detail-oriented responsible and safety-conscious.
• Willing to work rotational/on-call shifts to respond to field incidents as needed.
• Transportation allowance provided; other benefits per company policy.