Formwork / Shuttering

GMS Elegant Builders; Madurai District, Chennai, Tiruchirappalli; Hybrid; INR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

GMS Elegant Builders in India seeks an experienced Formwork/Shuttering Yard Supervisor to manage the formwork and shuttering yard operations across sites. You will oversee material handling, storage, and dispatch to project sites, ensuring availability and condition of formwork components such as aluminum systems and MS shuttering.

The role requires 10–15 years of relevant experience, diploma/ITI/10+2 in Civil or Mechanical, and the ability to coordinate with site engineers, store, transport

Qualifications

• Diploma/ITI/10+2 in Civil or Mechanical preferred.
• Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.

Responsibilities

• Material Management: Manage daily operations of the shuttering/formwork yard and ensure proper stacking, storage, and identification of shuttering materials.
• Issue & Return Control: Coordinate issuance of formwork materials to project sites and track movements; verify returns for damage or shortages.
• Maintenance & Repair: Plan and supervise cleaning, oiling, and maintenance; coordinate minor repairs and replacements to keep materials reusable.
• Inventory & Documentation: Maintain stock registers and yard records; conduct periodic stock verification and report shortages or damages.
• Coordination & Planning: Liaise with site engineers, store/transport teams, and vendors; plan material availability per project schedules; ensure timely dispatch and receipt.
• Safety & Housekeeping: Enforce PPE use and maintain safety standards in the yard.

Skills

Shuttering knowledge

Inventory control

Leadership

Coordination

Safety practices

Education

Diploma / ITI / 10+2 (Civil or Mechanical preferred)

Job description

Project Site / Shuttering

Job Summary

The Formwork / Shuttering is responsible for the overall management, maintenance, issuance, return, and inventory control of formwork and shuttering materials. The role ensures timely availability of materials to project sites, proper upkeep of formwork systems, and minimization of loss and damage.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

Material Management

• Manage daily operations of the shuttering/formwork yard
• Ensure proper stacking, identification, and storage of shuttering materials
• Maintain inventory of formwork materials such as plates, beams, props, jacks, clamps, scaffolding, and accessories

Issue & Return Control

• Coordinate issuance of formwork materials to project sites as per requirement
• Track material movement (issue, return, transfer between sites)
• Verify returned materials and identify damage or shortages

Maintenance & Repair

• Plan and supervise cleaning, oiling, and maintenance of shuttering materials
• Coordinate minor repairs, welding, straightening, and replacement
• Ensure materials are in reusable condition before dispatch

Inventory & Documentation

• Maintain stock registers, issue/return registers, and daily yard records
• Conduct periodic physical stock verification
• Report shortages, damages, and scrap generation to management

Coordination & Planning

• Coordinate with site engineers, store team, transport team, and vendors
• Plan material availability as per project schedules
• Ensure timely dispatch and receipt of materials

Safety & Housekeeping

• Ensure safe handling, loading, and unloading of formwork materials
• Maintain proper housekeeping and safety standards in the yard
• Enforce use of PPE by yard workers

Qualifications

• Diploma / ITI / 10+2 (Civil or Mechanical preferred)
• Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of formal education

Experience

• 10-15 years of experience in formwork/shuttering yard operations
• Experience with Aluminum formwork / MS shuttering / H-frame / Cuplock systems preferred

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of shuttering and scaffolding systems
• Inventory control and material management skills
• Basic documentation and record-keeping
• Leadership and manpower handling
• Understanding of safety practices
• Ability to coordinate with multiple teams