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Team Leader - PDI

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Date: 10 Apr 2026

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Company: Al Rostamani Group of Companies LLC

Every employee at Al Rostamani Group plays a role in making a real difference to the business and our customers. We care for our employees by offering them meaningful and purposeful work and an opportunity to grow, learn, contribute and succeed. Today, the Al Rostamani Group has come a long way since its birth in 1957. Our group has grown steadfastly with the guiding principles of Commitment, Care & Vision, alongside a strong sense of active involvement in the community. We are a well-diversified group, with a key presence in industries such as General Trading, Automobiles and Heavy Equipment, Travel, Foreign Exchange, Financial Services, Property Management, Construction, Infrastructure Development and Information Technology Services. Our Group employs approximately 2000 people from 41 different nationalities, which contributes to our multicultural and multi-national environment.

United Diesel is specialized in commercial vehicles and is the authorized distributor of Renault Trucks, Tata Motor, Buses and Trucks. It offers complete after Sales Services and provides innovative transport solutions.

Job Purpose

To lead and manage the Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) operations for commercial vehicles, ensuring functional readiness, compliance with OEM standards, and timely delivery. The role supervises a team of technicians performing detailed inspections, system calibrations, software checks, and accessory installations on trucks, buses, and other heavy vehicles.

Job Responsibilities

  • Supervise and allocate daily inspection and fitment tasks to PDI technicians based on delivery schedules and vehicle types.
  • Oversee detailed inspection of mechanical, electrical, and safety systems including brakes, lighting, suspension, HVAC, and software.
  • Ensure completion of PDI checklists in line with OEM and internal standards.
  • Validate readiness of each unit before handover to Sales or Logistics.
  • Manage installation of accessories (e.g. telematics, fire suppression, additional seating).
  • Coordinate with the Workshop for rectification of defects found during inspection.
  • Maintain accurate records for each inspected unit and ensure traceability.
  • Monitor bay utilization, workflow, and technician performance to meet throughput targets.
  • Enforce safety and environmental standards within the PDI area.
  • Liaise with Sales and Fleet teams to meet delivery timelines and customization requests.
  • Support troubleshooting and issue resolution for new vehicles prior to delivery.

Job Requirements

Qualifications

  • Automotive technical certification (mandatory); diploma preferred.

 

Experience

  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in heavy vehicle PDI or service workshop.
  • Strong understanding of commercial vehicle systems and inspection protocols.
  • Proven experience in team supervision and work allocation.
  • Knowledge of OEM specifications and PDI documentation systems.


Knowledge & Skills

  • Mechanical — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
  • Customer and Personal Service:- Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction
  • Public Safety and Security — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective safety operations for the protection of technician and customer
  • Time Management — Managing one's own time and the time of others.

At Al Rostamani Group, we seek talented people who work hard to achieve great things. We consider not only your skills and experience, but also your passion for the role, your desire to learn and how well you align with our core values of care, commitment and vision. If this position represents an opportunity you wish to pursue, we invite you to apply.