JOinery Foreman

Role summary

Production and coordination

• Supervise daily joinery work in the workshop and on site; interpret shop drawings, technical drawings, and project specifications.
• Allocate tasks to carpenters, joiners, installers, and workshop personnel.
• Monitor fabrication, assembly, installation, and finishing of doors, wardrobes, cabinets, kitchens, wall panels, and custom furniture.
• Coordinate with project managers, site engineers, draftsmen, and other trades to maintain workflow and meet daily and weekly targets.

Quality, safety, and materials

• Ensure joinery work complies with approved drawings, dimensions, quality standards, and project requirements; inspect completed work and rectify defects.
• Ensure proper use and maintenance of workshop machinery, tools, and equipment.
• Enforce health, safety, and housekeeping standards in the workshop and on site.
• Monitor materials and resources, minimize waste, coordinate material requirements and timely site delivery, and assist with technical and installation issues.
• Report progress, shortages, technical issues, and delays; maintain worker discipline, productivity, and teamwork.

Qualifications and experience

• Minimum 5 years of carpentry and joinery experience, preferably in a supervisory role.
• Experience in joinery workshop production and site installation.
• Ability to read and understand shop drawings and technical specifications.
• Good knowledge of woodworking materials, hardware, finishes, and joinery installation methods.
• Experience in manpower planning, work allocation, and quality control.
• Knowledge of workplace health and safety requirements.
• High school certificate, technical diploma, or equivalent qualification is preferred.

Skills and competencies

• Leadership, team management, communication, and coordination skills.
• Attention to detail and quality, work planning, and ability to meet project deadlines.
• Practical problem-solving skills; ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks.
• Knowledge of joinery tools, machinery, and installation techniques.

Work location

• Work is based in a joinery workshop and at project sites.
• The posting specifies in-person work.

Pay

• Pay is AED 3,000–3,500 per month.