Team Leader cum Carpenter

Ejadah Asset Management Group LLC; Dubai; On-site; AED 100,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shared accommodation

Overtime pay

Job summary

Ejadah Asset Management Group LLC in Dubai seeks a skilled Working Team Leader cum Carpenter for exhibition stands and temporary structures. This on-site leadership role blends advanced carpentry with team coordination for fabrication, assembly, and installation of stands and related installations at events.

You will supervise carpenters, interpret CAD drawings, select materials, oversee on-site installation, coordinate with designers and other trades, ensure safety and quality, mentor juniors,

Qualifications

• ITI diploma or vocational training in carpentry or woodworking.
• Prior experience in events, exhibitions, or fit-out industries.
• Fluent English (read, write, speak).
• Willing to stay in company-provided shared accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead a team of carpenters on workshop and on-site assignments.
• Read and interpret technical drawings CAD plans and build specifications accurately.
• Recommend and select suitable materials wood laminates MDF acrylics metals fabrics etc based on project needs durability weight and cost.
• Oversee on-site stand installation and dismantling within project timelines.
• Coordinate with project managers designers and other trades electrical graphics etc to ensure smooth execution.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and quality control procedures.
• Monitor materials usage reduce waste and report inventory needs.
• Solve on-site problems with quick practical solutions.
• Mentor and train junior carpenters and ensure adherence to best practices at the worksite.
• Ensure proper management and maintenance of the workshop space and its contents including machinery tools materials and plant.

Skills

Leadership

Carpentry

Team supervision

English communication

Education

ITI diploma / Vocational training in Carpentry

Tools

CAD drawings

Job description

We are seeking Sri Lankan and Philippine nationality skilled and hands-on strong Working Team Leader cum Carpenter with proven experience in the exhibition and events industry strong This dual-role position combines expert technical carpentry skills with leadership and on-site coordination responsibilities You will be responsible for leading a team in the fabrication assembly and on-site of custom-built assembly installation of Exhibition stands and temporary custom structures props and installations such as MDF walls Structure backdrops related setups platforms and props for various exhibitions and events such as concerts trade shows festivals and other special occasions ensuring quality safety and timely execution strong

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead a team of carpenters on workshop and on-site assignments
• Read and interpret technical drawings CAD plans and build specifications accurately
• Recommend and select suitable materials wood laminates MDF acrylics metals fabrics etc based on project needs durability weight and cost
• Oversee on-site stand installation and dismantling within project timelines
• Coordinate with project managers designers and other trades electrical graphics etc to ensure smooth execution
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and quality control procedures
• Monitor materials usage reduce waste and report inventory needs
• Solve on-site problems with quick practical solutions
• Mentor and train junior carpenters and ensure adherence to best practices at the worksite
• Ensure proper management and maintenance of the workshop space and its contents including machinery tools materials and plant

Core Personal Traits

• Highly adaptable with a flexible, can-do attitude.
• Willingness to work extended overtime hours, including early mornings, late nights, weekends, and public holidays, as per project requirements.
• Strong commitment to teamwork, reliability, and accountability.
• Physically fit and capable of handling hands-on carpentry and demanding on-site conditions.
• Willing to stay in company-provided shared accommodation.
• Minimum fixed working hours: 11 hours per day.
• Overtime is paid for additional hours on normal workdays of the week, and on weekends, and public holidays.

Preferred Qualifications

• ITI diploma or Vocational training in Carpentry or Woodworking.
• Mandatory Prior experience in the events, exhibitions, or fit-out industry.
• Fluent communication skills in English (read, write, and speak).