Carpenter - Assistant Technician

Serco; Dubai; On-site; AED 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational organization in Dubai is seeking an Assistant Technician FM Civil & Furniture Carpenter to support maintenance operations in a safety-focused environment. The ideal candidate will perform preventative, corrective, and breakdown maintenance while ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Requirements include a high school certificate, relevant experience in the civil environment, and strong English communication skills. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive monthly pay

Comprehensive medical insurance

Annual airfare allowance

Wellbeing programs and platforms

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of experience in civil and furniture environment.
• Current valid UAE driving license is desirable.
• Airport experience is considered an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Carry out preventative, corrective and breakdown maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with technical and safety instructions.
• Conform to health, safety & welfare requirements.

Skills

Ability to conform to safety requirements

Ability to read layout drawings

Knowledge of Local and International Electrical Standards

Promoting a Zero Harm culture

Very good spoken and written English

Education

High school Certificate

IOSH Working Safely Certificate or equivalent

Job description

Assistant Tech FM Civil & Furniture Carpenter

Make a difference every day

We are a multinational organisation with a global team of colleagues. In the Middle East we operate in the Transport, Defence & Advisory sectors, delivering services in Asset Management, Customer Experience, Fire & Rescue and Air Navigation Services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services to fulfil our purpose to impact a better future by "Bringing National Visions to Life".

Your Opportunity

We are looking for an Assistant Technician FM Civil and Furniture / Carpenter to carry out necessary preventative, corrective and breakdown maintenance on various types of locks, keys and related accessories individually or as part of a technical team, within the designated area, whilst ensuring minimal disruption to the operations. You should be able to carry out all technical and safety instructions from staff, to conform to policy and procedures.

An ideal candidate should carry out all technical and safety rules to ensure compliance with business standards.

The role will be based in Dubai Airports.

Key accountabilities

• Ability to conform to all general and technical safety requirements at all times to ensure the health, safety & welfare of self and others at work
• Any other work as assigned by the supervisor / duty engineer to achieve the purpose
• Can read interpret and describe the functionality of layout drawings and floor plans.
• Knowledge in the use & interpretation of Local and International Electrical Standards and Regulations in major assets; Gypsum walls, Special purpose and decorative furniture, Various types of office furniture, Doors and windows, Wall panels, Ceiling works
• Promoting a Zero Harm culture within own team and all suppliers and sub-contractors involved on Projects work
• Ensure security and integrity of all data provided including reporting performance, finance and customer information, reference Serco non-disclosure policy.
• To exercise personal duty of care for their own health, safety and welfare and for those affected by their acts or omissions; reference SMS GSOP-HSE1-6 Serco organisational HSE responsibilities.
• Report any accidents, incidents, breaches or potential breaches to appropriate management or the speak up process.

Specific requirements

• Holding high school Certificate
• IOSH Working Safely Certificate or equivalent.
• Current valid UAE driving license is desirable.
• Minimum three (3) year experience within the civil and furniture environment or similar.
• Airport experience is considered as added advantage for this position.
• This position requires a very good level of spoken and written English to communicate with staff, stakeholders and customers in oral and written.
• Ability to perform safely and correctly the following on security equipment and systems: Planned preventative maintenance (PM) routines, Corrective maintenance (CM), Breakdown maintenance (BD)

What's in it for you?

At Serco, our core values drive everything we do, and we believe in fairly compensating our colleagues for the value they bring to our organization. We are proud to offer a total reward package at Serco which includes :

• Competitive monthly pay and allowances that are commensurate with the role and industry standards
• Comprehensive medical insurance coverage and life insurance, so our employees can feel secure in their health and financial wellbeing
• We recognize the importance of work-life balance, which is why we offer competitive leave benefits that exceed industry standards
• We offer an annual airfare allowance to support our expatriate colleagues to stay in touch and visit their loved ones
• We pride ourselves on providing a supportive work environment where we foster a positive Safety-First culture
• We care deeply about our colleagues' wellbeing and offer access to wellbeing programs and platforms to support their physical, mental, and emotional health.
• As a global organization, we offer a vast array of career paths for our employees to choose from. The scale and breadth of our organization provides our colleagues with opportunities for growth and variety in their career path, both regionally and globally.

Join Us

At Serco, we believe there is a place here for everyone. A place where you can bring your authentic self to work every day. Our workplace culture is one that embraces diversity and fosters equity, respect, and belonging for every individual. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and creating an inclusive environment that proudly celebrates the perspectives and backgrounds that each of our employees bring to work every day.

Join Serco and be part of a values-driven organization that invests in the development and well‑being of its employees and offers a rewarding and fulfilling career.

Serco is committed to Equal Employment Opportunities and is committed to ensuring the safety of all of its employees through its Zero Harm initiative.