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Role overview
An experienced electrical foreman is required to lead a gang of electricians on a building or project site. The role sits between the supervisor and the workers on the ground. AED 4,000 to 7,500 a month, indicative.
Experience requirement. Candidates must have 7 or more years of electrical experience, including time leading a crew.
Key responsibilities
- Allocate daily tasks to electricians and helpers at the start of each shift
- Lead the toolbox talk, a short safety briefing, before work begins
- Check work against drawings and approved method statements
- Raise material requests for cable, conduit, accessories and consumables
- Check deliveries against the request and store materials safely
- Report daily progress and manpower to the supervisor
- Resolve clashes with other trades
- Assist electricians with difficult terminations, testing and fault-finding
- Make sure isolations and permits are in place before work starts
- Correct poor workmanship and train less experienced workers
Requirements
- 7 or more years of electrical experience, with crew leadership
- ITI Electrician, a diploma in electrical engineering or an equivalent trade certificate is preferred, and a diploma or degree is preferred for this role
- Able to read layouts, schematics and single-line diagrams
- Basic English for reports and requests
- A DEWA (Dubai Electricity and Water Authority) or other local authority competency approval is an advantage where the employer requires it
- Valid passport
- Medically fit for overseas employment
Preferred skills
- Gang leadership
- Task allocation
- Toolbox talks
- Material requests
- Progress reporting
- Drawing reading
- Quality checks
- Crew training
About the work
You turn the supervisor's plan into daily work for your gang. You decide who does what each morning, check that the work is correct and keep materials and tools moving. The employer expects a safe site, steady progress and clear daily reports.
Ideal candidate
You are a working leader who knows the work, plans the day well and puts safety first.
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 4,000–7,500 /mo — approximately ₹103,800 – ₹194,600 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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