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Role overview

A shuttering carpenter helper is required to support formwork gangs on concrete-frame building projects. You carry, clean and stack formwork material and help the carpenters at height and at ground level. AED 900 to 1,300 a month, indicative.

Who can apply. No trade qualification is needed. Previous experience in the same kind of work is an advantage but is not required.

Key responsibilities

Carry timber, plywood sheets, steel props and formwork panels
Clean concrete residue off panels after they are struck
Apply release oil to panels as instructed
Sort and stack formwork by size and type
Pass materials up to carpenters on decks and scaffolds
Strike formwork with the gang once the concrete has cured
Pull out and straighten used nails and ties
Clear timber, wire and debris from slabs and floors
Move props and adjustable jacks to the next bay
Keep stacks stable so they cannot topple

Requirements

No trade qualification needed
Able to follow instructions in Hindi or basic English
Willing to work outdoors and at height on slabs and scaffolds
Comfortable with repetitive lifting and carrying
Punctual and reliable
Valid passport
Medically fit for overseas employment

Preferred skills

Panel handling
Stacking
Cleaning tools
Work at height awareness
Teamwork
Stamina
Basic hand tools
Housekeeping

About the work

Formwork is the temporary mould that shapes concrete. The helper keeps the carpenters supplied with panels, props and plywood. The employer expects you to work in outdoor heat, at height on slabs and decks, and in a team that moves quickly to keep to the pour schedule.

Ideal candidate

A fit, steady worker who is comfortable on a busy concrete site and works well in a gang. You are careful with your footing and with the people around you. With experience, formwork helpers may move up to carpentry work, depending on the employer. This is a possibility and not a promise.

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 900–1,300 /mo — approximately ₹23,300 – ₹33,700 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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Shuttering Carpenter Helper