Carpenter

Discover the warm hospitality of Sofitel Dubai The Palm, a luxurious 5-star beachfront resort nested on the East Crescent of the renowned Palm Jumeirah.

Nestled amongst lush greenery on the idyllic shores of the Arabian Gulf, Sofitel Dubai The Palm offers a tropical and relaxing sanctuary, only a short distance away from the vibrant, buzzing metropolis of Dubai.

With touches of French elegance interlaced throughout the resort, we invite guests to enjoy an environment “Where life lives” and indulge in excellence.

The resort comprises of 360 contemporary guest rooms and suites, 182 serviced apartments, 4 ultra-luxury villas, Sofitel Spa with L’Occitane, Fitness Centre, Kids Club and offers a large variety of dining options with 7 restaurants, 5 bars, and lounges.

Job Description

• Repair, adjust and maintain doors, frames, door closers, hinges, locks, wardrobes, drawers, headboards, vanities and built-in furniture
• Restore and refinish wooden furniture and surfaces: sanding, filling, staining, varnishing, lacquering and touch-up
• Fabricate and install shelving, panels, skirting, trims, display stands and small custom joinery items
• Maintain outdoor timber decking, pergolas, beach furniture and loungers, protecting them from salt, sun and humidity
• Complete work orders and guest requests in the maintenance system (e.g. HotSOS) within agreed response times
• Carry out preventive maintenance on rooms and villas as part of the planned room maintenance programme
• Support event set-ups, stages, signage and décor installations with Banqueting and Events
• Repair and re-fix ceiling access panels, tiles, gypsum and minor partition works
• Work in guest areas quietly and discreetly, leaving the area clean and safe at the end of every job
• Report damaged furniture, defects and safety hazards to the supervisor, with recommendations
• Use, clean and maintain workshop tools and machinery; keep the carpentry workshop organised
• Control materials usage and inform the supervisor of stock needs (wood, adhesives, finishes, hardware)
• Follow Health & Safety, permit-to-work, PPE, Dubai Civil Defence and Accor safety standards at all times
• Support other engineering trades and take part in emergency response and energy-saving (Planet 21) initiatives

Qualifications

• Technical or vocational certificate in carpentry, joinery or woodwork
• Minimum 2–3 years' experience as a carpenter, preferably in a 5-star hotel, resort or high-end fit-out
• Skilled in hand and power tools, woodworking machinery and finishing techniques
• Able to read basic drawings and take accurate measurements
• Basic spoken and written English; additional languages an advantage
• Basic computer skills to update work orders on a tablet or phone