Skilled Trades · Gulf

Conventional Formwork Carpenter

Conventional formwork carpenters are required for projects that still use traditional timber and plywood methods. The role suits carpenters who fabricate shutters on site from drawings rather than assemble factory-made systems. AED 1,000 to 1,600 a month, indicative.

AED 1,000–1,600 /mo ≈ ₹25,900 – ₹41,500 /mo (indicative)

United Arab Emirates  ·  2+ years experience  ·  Full-time  ·  Posted 2 Oct 2026

Role overview

Conventional formwork carpenters are required for projects that still use traditional timber and plywood methods. The role suits carpenters who fabricate shutters on site from drawings rather than assemble factory-made systems. AED 1,000 to 1,600 a month, indicative.

Key responsibilities

  • Measure and mark timber and plywood from the formwork drawings
  • Cut boards and sheets with circular saws, handsaws and jigsaws
  • Fabricate shutters, column boxes, beam sides and edge forms
  • Make small boxes for pockets, sleeves and openings
  • Plane, join and nail timber into rigid frames
  • Install, brace and prop the shutters at their position on the structure
  • Check alignment and levels with a level, string line and tape
  • Tighten wedges and tie wire before the pour
  • Dismantle forms carefully, keeping plywood faces and edges intact
  • Remove nails, repair damaged boards and sort timber by size

Requirements

  • At least 2 years of timber and plywood formwork experience
  • Able to cut and fabricate shutters from a drawing without close supervision
  • ITI Carpenter or a trade certificate is an advantage. Proven site experience matters more
  • Safe use of power saws, drills and hand tools
  • Awareness of working at height and safe striking
  • Valid passport
  • Medically fit for overseas employment

Preferred skills

  • Timber cutting
  • Plywood preparation
  • Shutter fabrication
  • Edge forms
  • Bracing
  • Level checks
  • Material reuse
  • Power tools

About the work

You work in the carpentry yard and on the structure, measuring and cutting timber and plywood and building shutters, boxes and edge forms to fit each pour. Much of the skill lies in making forms that fit first time and survive several uses. The employer expects accurate cutting from drawings, sound bracing and careful dismantling so material is not wasted.

Ideal candidate

A traditional carpenter who is comfortable with timber and plywood and can turn a drawing into a tight, well-braced form.

What is provided

  • An employment visa for this role.
  • Your flight ticket, provided by us, once you are selected.
  • Police verification is taken care of by us for this role.

The exact terms are written into your employment contract, which you see before you travel.

Salary & benefits

AED 1,000–1,600 /mo — approximately ₹25,900 – ₹41,500 per month (indicative). Final salary depends on your experience, skills, communication and interview performance, and on the employer's selection. Benefits such as accommodation, transport, food and other allowances vary by employer and will be confirmed in the employment offer and contract.

How to apply

Apply online with your resume, or message us on WhatsApp. Our consultants will screen your profile, arrange the employer interview and skill test, and guide you through medical, visa and travel — every step to deployment.

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