Carpenter

Carpenter
Make a difference every day 

We are a multinational organisation with a global team of 50,000 colleagues. In the Middle East we operate in the Transport, Defence & Advisory sectors, delivering services in Asset Management, Customer Experience, Fire & Rescue and Air Navigation Services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services to fulfil our purpose to impact a better future by "Bringing National Visions to Life".  
 
Your Opportunity  

Looking for a career with long-term, government-backed contracts, trusted leadership, and loyal colleagues? Looking for a career with challenging and purposeful work? Serco has a place for you. Here, you’ll find stability and growth. Join our team today as a Carpenter and support our FM team.

The purpose of this hiring is to carry out planned preventive maintenance on doors and windows including associated furniture as well as being part of the reactive maintenance team and will provide first line response to defects and emergencies on carpentry works. Also, to provide support to the Handymen and other Technical Assistants to maintain the facilities in good condition.

The ideal candidate should be able to foster good relations with colleagues and other departments and be a good team player.

This role will work closely with our Engineers and stakeholders at our Zayed University contract in Abu Dhabi.

Key Accountabilities

• 3 years minimum experience as carpenter in a commercial buildings or hospital or other facilities management building services engineering environment.
• At least holder of High School Diploma.
• Holder of Technical Certificate in Carpentry/Woodworking or equivalent.
• Extensive knowledge of building construction and maintenance techniques
• Fully conversant with all aspects of building construction and maintenance with focus on timber construction and metal carpentry works.
• Good English language skills both written and oral.
• Ability to work on own initiative and without direct supervision.
• Customer focussed.
• Ability to fabricate items in timber as required.

Specific Requirements

• Ideally a degree holder in Human Resources/ administration or any related discipline. 
• Excellent MS Office skills (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Visio, Power Bi) – proficient in word processing, developing presentations, reports and compiling documents into standard formats. 
• 1-2 years minimum experience in HR/Admin background 
• Advanced MS Office skills is essential as well as presentation abilities and MS Power Point skills 
• Strong analytical skills and MS Excel skills 
• Certified Lean Six Sigma Yellow / Green / Black Belt preferred. 
• Someone who embraces diversity, fosters equity, respect and belonging in our workplace  

Join Us 

At Serco, we believe there is a place here for everyone. A place where you can bring your authentic self to work every day. Our workplace culture is one that embraces diversity and fosters equity, respect, and belonging for every individual. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and creating an inclusive environment that proudly celebrates the perspectives and backgrounds that each of our employees bring to work every day. 

Join Serco and be part of a values-driven organization that invests in the development and well-being of its employees and offers a rewarding and fulfilling career. 

Serco is committed to Equal Employment Opportunities and is committed to ensuring the safety of all of its employees through its Zero Harm initiative. Please visit careers.serco.com for more information.