Heavy Vehicle Technician | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Full Time

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Client / Employer Type: One of our fleet maintenance and logistics client.

Minimum Education: ITI, diploma, or technical certification in automobile, diesel mechanics, heavy equipment, or mechanical maintenance.

Years of Experience: 4 to 8 years of heavy vehicle, truck, bus, diesel engine, hydraulic, brake, or fleet maintenance experience.

Salary Range: Minimum salary: SAR 4,500 per month. Maximum salary: SAR 7,000 per month, with overtime or accommodation benefits as per employer policy.

Job Overview

We urgently require candidates for one of our fleet maintenance and logistics client in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This role is suitable for a professional who can take ownership of day-to-day responsibilities, communicate clearly with internal teams and external stakeholders, and deliver dependable results in a busy work environment. The employer is looking for a candidate who understands the practical expectations of the automotive sector and can contribute from the first few weeks after onboarding.

Detailed Job Description

The selected candidate will be responsible for managing the core activities connected with the heavy vehicle technician position. The work requires a balance of technical ability, documentation discipline, communication, and follow-through. Key responsibilities will include:

• Diagnose and repair heavy vehicles, diesel engines, brakes, suspension, transmission, electrical systems, and routine service issues.
• Perform preventive maintenance, roadworthiness checks, fault reporting, and workshop documentation for fleet vehicles.
• Coordinate with supervisors, parts stores, drivers, and workshop teams to reduce downtime and improve repair turnaround.
• Follow safety procedures, tool-control practices, lifting precautions, and clean workshop standards.

The position also requires regular coordination with managers, colleagues, vendors, customers, patients, site teams, or support functions depending on the nature of the assignment. The candidate will be expected to maintain records accurately, respond to issues in a timely manner, and escalate concerns before they create delays, service failures, safety concerns, or client dissatisfaction. The employer expects professional conduct, respect for confidentiality, punctual attendance, and a willingness to follow internal procedures even during periods of pressure or high workload.

Candidate Profile

The ideal technician is practical, reliable, and able to troubleshoot faults without unnecessary part replacement. Experience with commercial fleets will be preferred. Final salary, roster, benefits, and joining timeline will be confirmed after employer interview, document verification, and approval of the final offer terms.

Work Authorisation / Compliance Notes

Candidates must be eligible to work in Saudi Arabia. Technical certificates, experience records, passport, and trade-test results may be verified by the employer.