Carpenter

AccorHotel Fairmont; Dubai; On-site; AED 36,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Sofitel Dubai The Palm is seeking a skilled carpenter to join our luxury resort staff. You will repair, install and maintain doors, furniture, shelving, and built-in fixtures across rooms and villas.

The ideal candidate holds a technical certificate in carpentry, has 2–3 years of experience in high-end hospitality, and is proficient with woodworking machinery and basic English.

Qualifications

• Technical or vocational certificate in carpentry, joinery or woodwork.
• 2–3 years of experience as a carpenter, preferably in a 5-star hotel or high-end fit-out.
• Proficiency with woodworking machinery and finishing techniques.
• Ability to take accurate measurements and read basic drawings.
• Basic spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Repair, adjust and maintain doors, frames, locks, wardrobes, and built-in furniture
• Restore and refinish wooden furniture through sanding, staining, and varnishing
• Fabricate and install shelving, panels, skirting, and custom joinery items
• Maintain outdoor timber decking, pergolas, and beach furniture
• Complete work orders and guest requests via maintenance systems
• Carry out preventive maintenance on rooms and villas
• Support event set-ups, stages, and décor installations
• Repair ceiling access panels, tiles, and gypsum works
• Maintain workshop tools and machinery
• Follow Health & Safety and Dubai Civil Defence standards

Skills

Woodworking

Carpentry

Measuring & drawings

Education

Technical or vocational certificate in carpentry, joinery or woodwork

Tools

Woodworking machinery

Job description

Responsibilities

• Repair, adjust and maintain doors, frames, locks, wardrobes, and built-in furniture
• Restore and refinish wooden furniture through sanding, staining, and varnishing
• Fabricate and install shelving, panels, skirting, and custom joinery items
• Maintain outdoor timber decking, pergolas, and beach furniture
• Complete work orders and guest requests via maintenance systems
• Carry out preventive maintenance on rooms and villas
• Support event set-ups, stages, and décor installations
• Repair ceiling access panels, tiles, and gypsum works
• Maintain workshop tools and machinery
• Follow Health & Safety and Dubai Civil Defence standards

Requirements

• Technical or vocational certificate in carpentry, joinery or woodwork
• 2–3 years of experience as a carpenter, preferably in a 5-star hotel or high-end fit-out
• Proficiency with woodworking machinery and finishing techniques
• Ability to take accurate measurements and read basic drawings
• Basic spoken and written English

About the Company

Sofitel Dubai The Palm is a luxurious 5-star beachfront resort on the Palm Jumeirah, featuring 360 guest rooms, serviced apartments, and a variety of high-end dining and wellness facilities.