Carpenter - Assistant Technician

Serco; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in asset management is seeking an Assistant Technician FM Civil and Furniture/Carpenter at Dubai Airports. The role involves performing maintenance tasks, adhering to safety regulations, and promoting a culture of Zero Harm. Successful candidates will have a high school education and relevant experience in maintenance within the civil environment.

Benefits

Competitive monthly pay

Comprehensive medical and life insurance

Work-life balance with competitive leave benefits

Annual airfare allowance for expatriates

Wellbeing programs

Opportunities for career growth

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of experience in a civil and furniture environment.
• Experience in planned, corrective, and breakdown maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative, corrective, and breakdown maintenance tasks.
• Conform to safety requirements and promote a Zero Harm culture.
• Report incidents and ensure integrity of data.

Skills

Maintenance routines

Safety compliance

Interpretation of layout drawings

Communication skills

Education

High school certificate

IOSH Working Safely Certificate

Job description

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Assistant Tech FM Civil & Furniture Carpenter
Make a difference every day

We are a multinational organization with a global team of 50,000 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 fulfill our purpose of impacting a better future by "Bringing National Visions to Life".

We are seeking an Assistant Technician FM Civil and Furniture/Carpenter to perform necessary preventative, corrective, and breakdown maintenance on various types of locks, keys, and related accessories, either individually or as part of a technical team, within the designated area, ensuring minimal disruption to operations. The candidate should be able to follow all technical and safety instructions from staff, conforming to policies and procedures.

The ideal candidate will adhere to all technical and safety rules to ensure compliance with business standards.

This role is based at Dubai Airports.

Key accountabilities

• Conform to all general and technical safety requirements at all times to ensure health, safety & welfare of self and others at work
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor/duty engineer to achieve the purpose
• Read, interpret, and describe the functionality of layout drawings and floor plans
• Knowledge of the use & interpretation of Local and International Electrical Standards and Regulations related to major assets such as gypsum walls, special purpose and decorative furniture, various types of office furniture, doors and windows, wall panels, ceiling works
• Promote a Zero Harm culture within the team and all engaged suppliers and sub-contractors
• Ensure security and integrity of all data, including reporting performance, finance, and customer information, in accordance with Serco non-disclosure policy
• Exercise personal duty of care for own health, safety, and welfare, and for those affected by acts or omissions; refer to SMS GSOP-HSE1-6 Serco HSE responsibilities
• Report accidents, incidents, breaches, or potential breaches to management or through the speak-up process

Specific requirements

• High school certificate
• IOSH Working Safely Certificate or equivalent
• Valid UAE driving license is desirable
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in civil and furniture environment or similar
• Airport experience is an advantage
• Proficiency in spoken and written English to communicate effectively with staff, stakeholders, and customers
• Ability to perform maintenance routines on security equipment and systems: Planned preventive maintenance (PM), Corrective maintenance (CM), Breakdown maintenance (BD)

What's in it for you?

At Serco, our core values drive everything we do. We offer a total reward package including:

• Competitive monthly pay and allowances aligned with industry standards
• Comprehensive medical and life insurance coverage
• Work-life balance with competitive leave benefits
• Annual airfare allowance for expatriate colleagues
• A supportive, safety-first work environment
• Wellbeing programs supporting physical, mental, and emotional health
• Opportunities for career growth and development globally and regionally

Join Us

Serco values diversity and promotes an inclusive culture of respect and belonging. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and ensuring employee safety through our Zero Harm initiative. For more information, visit www.serco.com/careers.