Carpenter

Sofitel; Dubai; On-site; AED 45,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Sofitel Dubai The Palm seeks a skilled carpenter to maintain and repair doors, frames and built-in furniture across a 5-star beachfront resort on Palm Jumeirah. You will refurbish wood surfaces, fabricate fixtures, and service outdoor timber installations, while keeping guest areas quiet and clean.

The role requires reading drawings, taking precise measurements, and using hand/power tools and woodworking machinery. Basic English and tablet-based work-order updates are preferred.

Qualifications

• Proven carpentry skills in luxury hotel settings.
• Ability to read drawings and take precise measurements.
• Basic English and tablet/phone-based work order updates.
• Experience with hand and power tools and finishing techniques.

Responsibilities

• Repair, adjust and maintain doors, frames, door closers, hinges, locks, wardrobes, drawers and built-in furniture.
• Restore and refinish wooden furniture and surfaces: sanding, filling, staining and varnishing.
• Fabricate and install shelving, panels, skirting, trims and small joinery items.
• Maintain outdoor timber decking, pergolas, beach furniture and loungers.
• Complete work orders in the maintenance system within agreed response times.
• Carry out preventive maintenance on rooms and villas as part of the planned programme.
• Support event set-ups, stages, signage and décor installations.
• Repair ceiling access panels, tiles, gypsum and minor partitions.
• Work in guest areas quietly and keep areas clean and safe after job completion.
• Report damages and safety hazards with recommendations.
• Use, clean and maintain workshop tools and keep the carpentry workshop organized.
• Monitor materials usage and inform stock needs (wood, adhesives, finishes, hardware).
• Follow Health & Safety and safety standards; participate in Planet 21 initiatives.
• Support other engineering trades and assist in emergency response.

Skills

Hand & power tools

Woodworking machinery

Finishing techniques

Reading drawings & measurements

Basic English

Education

Technical or vocational certificate in carpentry, joinery or woodwork

Tools

Woodworking machinery

Job description

Company Description

Discover the warm hospitality of Sofitel Dubai The Palm, a luxurious 5-star beachfront resort nested on the East Crescent of the renowned Palm Jumeirah.

Nestled amongst lush greenery on the idyllic shores of the Arabian Gulf, Sofitel Dubai The Palm offers a tropical and relaxing sanctuary, only a short distance away from the vibrant, buzzing metropolis of Dubai.

With touches of French elegance interlaced throughout the resort, we invite guests to enjoy an environment “Where life lives” and indulge in excellence.

The resort comprises of 360 contemporary guest rooms and suites, 182 serviced apartments, 4 ultra-luxury villas, Sofitel Spa with L’Occitane, Fitness Centre, Kids Club and offers a large variety of dining options with 7 restaurants, 5 bars, and lounges.

Job Description

• Repair, adjust and maintain doors, frames, door closers, hinges, locks, wardrobes, drawers, headboards, vanities and built-in furniture
• Restore and refinish wooden furniture and surfaces: sanding, filling, staining, varnishing, lacquering and touch-up
• Fabricate and install shelving, panels, skirting, trims, display stands and small custom joinery items
• Maintain outdoor timber decking, pergolas, beach furniture and loungers, protecting them from salt, sun and humidity
• Complete work orders and guest requests in the maintenance system (e.g. HotSOS) within agreed response times
• Carry out preventive maintenance on rooms and villas as part of the planned room maintenance programme
• Support event set-ups, stages, signage and décor installations with Banqueting and Events
• Repair and re-fix ceiling access panels, tiles, gypsum and minor partition works
• Work in guest areas quietly and discreetly, leaving the area clean and safe at the end of every job
• Report damaged furniture, defects and safety hazards to the supervisor, with recommendations
• Use, clean and maintain workshop tools and machinery; keep the carpentry workshop organised
• Control materials usage and inform the supervisor of stock needs (wood, adhesives, finishes, hardware)
• Follow Health & Safety, permit-to-work, PPE, Dubai Civil Defence and Accor safety standards at all times
• Support other engineering trades and take part in emergency response and energy-saving (Planet 21) initiatives

Qualifications

• Technical or vocational certificate in carpentry, joinery or woodwork
• Minimum 2–3 years' experience as a carpenter, preferably in a 5-star hotel, resort or high-end fit-out
• Skilled in hand and power tools, woodworking machinery and finishing techniques
• Able to read basic drawings and take accurate measurements
• Basic spoken and written English; additional languages an advantage
• Basic computer skills to update work orders on a tablet or phone