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 is the minimum monthly salary for carpenter jobs in the UAE in 2026?
As per the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, the minimum salary for carpenters holding skilled work permits in the UAE is AED 4,000 per month as of 1 January 2026, with overtime paid at 1.25 times the hourly rate after 8 hours daily. Employers must deposit this amount into a UAE bank account registered with the Wages Protection System.
Q What visa and work permit requirements apply for foreign carpenters seeking jobs in the UAE in 2026?
Foreign carpenters must obtain a work permit and residence visa through the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation before starting employment, with the permit valid for 2 years and renewable. The employer sponsors the visa, and applicants require a valid passport, medical fitness certificate from an approved UAE center, and Emirates ID application within 60 days of arrival.
Q What education and experience are required to qualify for carpenter jobs in the UAE?
Carpenters need at least 2 years of verified experience in the trade plus a secondary school certificate or equivalent vocational training certificate recognized by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation as of 2026. No university degree is mandatory, but a trade test certificate from a government-approved institute increases approval chances for the work permit.
Q What documents are needed to apply for a carpenter position and work permit in the UAE?
Applicants must submit a passport copy valid for at least 6 months, 4 passport-size photos, educational and experience certificates attested by the UAE embassy in the home country, and a contract signed by the employer registered with the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation by 2026. The full application is processed online via the MOHRE portal within 5 working days.
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