Carpenter

Company Overview

Fairmont Bab Al Bahr is a prestigious five-star beachfront hotel located at Abu Dhabi's gateway, providing stunning views of the iconic Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. Combining modern architecture with elegant interiors, it offers over 360 well-appointed rooms and suites, multiple award-winning dining options, extensive conference facilities, and deluxe leisure amenities like private beach access, pools, and fitness centers. The hotel serves both business and leisure travelers, hosting large corporate and social events, all while embracing UAE's rich heritage and maintaining high international luxury standards focused on excellence, innovation, and sustainability.

Role Summary

The Carpenter will handle all carpentry-related tasks within the hotel, including repair, installation, and maintenance of woodwork and furniture across guest rooms, public zones, restaurants, offices, and back-of-house areas to ensure a safe and luxurious environment for guests and staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance on all wood-related fixtures and fittings throughout the establishment.
• Install, maintain, and repair wooden doors, frames, windows, wardrobes, shelving, furniture, and various fixtures.
• Perform furniture restoration and minor upholstery repairs as needed.
• Install or fix locks, hinges, handles, door closers, and similar hardware components.
• Repair damaged wooden partitions, skirting boards, ceiling panels, and decorative surfaces.
• Respond efficiently to maintenance requests in guest areas and public spaces.
• Interpret technical blueprints, maintenance schedules, and work orders to execute tasks accurately.
• Keep carpentry tools and the workspace clean, secure, and well-maintained.
• Manage material consumption and communicate stock requirements to the Engineering Supervisor.
• Collaborate with the broader Engineering team during renovation and preventive maintenance projects.
• Ensure all carpentry work meets hotel standards, complies with applicable laws, and follows health and safety regulations.
• Work professionally to minimize inconvenience to guests during maintenance activities.
• Document completed tasks accurately using the hotel's maintenance management software.
• Assist in emergency repairs and perform additional duties as assigned by Engineering Management.

Candidate Profile

• At least two years of experience as a Carpenter, with preference for those having worked in luxury hotels or hospitality settings.
• Solid understanding of woodworking methods, building upkeep, and safe use of carpentry tools.
• Competence in reading technical drawings and proficient operation of power and manual tools.
• Basic skills in painting, polishing, and finishing techniques are beneficial.
• Effective communication skills in English.