Carpenter

Carpenter


Company
STYRO Insulation Mat. Ind. LLC
Location
Abu Dhabi
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
23 days ago
Via
via Indeed

Job Description
We are looking to hire a skilled Carpenter with knowledge of various carpentry techniques. You will be responsible for layout, installation, repairing, finishing, and maintaining various structures, fixtures, and buildings. Other duties will include designing, cutting, and measuring materials according to a client's requirements.

A successful applicant should be hardworking, reliable, and have good communication and organizational skills. You must have completed an apprenticeship in carpentry or have equivalent experience in the field.

Responsibilities:
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Assisting supervisors with structural design, planning, layout, and installation.
• Conduct repair work and installation of doors, windows, drywall, cabinets, stairs, and other fixtures as required.
• Ability to assess the quality of woodwork and materials.
• Ability to operate tools, machines, and other equipment.
• Compliance with local building codes, and health and safety regulations.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods, climb, pull, and lift heavy objects.

Requirements:
• High School diploma.
• Completion of a recognized apprenticeship or a minimum of four years' experience as a journey-level carpenter.
• Additional certification may be required.
• Good communication skills.
• Physically fit with good hand-eye coordination.
• Knowledge of mathematics.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Carpenter Jobs

Q What minimum monthly salary must employers pay carpenters for a UAE skilled worker visa in 2026?
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation requires a minimum basic salary of AED 4,000 per month for carpenter positions under skilled worker visas as of 2026. Employers must also provide overtime pay at 1.25 times the hourly rate for any hours beyond 8 per day.
Q How many years of experience and what certificate does a carpenter need for UAE work permit eligibility in 2026?
Carpenters require at least 2 years of documented experience plus a valid ITI or equivalent vocational certificate to qualify for a UAE work permit in 2026. MOHRE verifies experience through attested documents before issuing the permit.
Q Which documents are mandatory when applying for a carpenter work permit through MOHRE in 2026?
Applicants must submit a valid passport, 2 photographs, attested educational and experience certificates, medical fitness certificate, and signed employment contract showing at least AED 4,000 monthly salary. MOHRE processes the permit within 5 working days after submission.
Q What are the standard working hours and annual leave entitlements for carpenters in the UAE in 2026?
UAE labour law sets a maximum of 8 hours per day and 48 hours per week for carpenters, with 30 calendar days of paid annual leave after completing one year of service. MOHRE enforces these limits through employer inspections.
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