Carpenter – Luxury Resort Maintenance & Custom Joinery

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sofitel Dubai The Palm seeks a skilled carpenter to maintain and repair luxury guestrooms, suites and public areas. You will work discreetly to ensure a pristine environment, conduct refinishing and install bespoke joinery for guest spaces.

With 2–3 years in a 5-star setting and a carpentry certificate, you will contribute to the hotel’s Planet 21 initiative and safety standards while delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Technical or vocational certificate in carpentry, joinery or woodwork.
• 2-3 years' experience as a carpenter, preferably in 5-star hotel or resort.
• Ability to read basic drawings and take accurate measurements.
• Basic English; additional languages an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Repair, adjust and maintain doors, frames, door closers, hinges, locks, wardrobes and built-in furniture.
• Refinish wooden furniture and surfaces: sanding, filling, staining, varnishing, lacquering and touch-up.
• Fabricate and install shelving, panels, skirting, trims, display stands and small joinery items.
• Maintain outdoor timber decking, pergolas, beach furniture and loungers against salt, sun and humidity.
• Complete work orders and guest requests 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 with Banqueting and Events.
• Follow safety standards and report hazards to supervisor.

Skills

Carpentry

Joinery

Woodworking

Education

Carpentry certificate

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Woodworking machinery

Job description

Sofitel Dubai The Palm seeks a skilled carpenter to maintain and repair luxury guestrooms, suites and public areas. You will work discreetly to ensure a pristine environment, conduct refinishing and install bespoke joinery for guest spaces.

With 2–3 years in a 5-star setting and a carpentry certificate, you will contribute to the hotel’s Planet 21 initiative and safety standards while delivering exceptional guest experiences.