Job description
Job Description:
We are seeking experienced and hardworking Shuttering Carpenters to join our team for upcoming large-scale construction projects. The successful candidates will be responsible for setting up formwork and shuttering structures to ensure the precise pouring of concrete for various structural elements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Measuring, cutting, and assembling timber, plywood, or metal formwork.
- Installing props, braces, and shoring to support formwork during concrete pours.
- Aligning and leveling formwork to ensure structural accuracy.
- Dismantling shuttering safely after concrete has cured and preparing materials for reuse.
- Maintaining a clean and safe workspace in compliance with site safety standards.
Requirements:
- Proven experience as a Shuttering Carpenter in residential or commercial construction (Gulf Experience Prefered).
- Ability to work accurately with various shuttering systems (e.g., Peri, Doka, or traditional timber).
- Physical fitness and the ability to work 10-hour shifts.
- Basic understanding of construction safety protocols.
- Valid passport (required for international processing).
Salary and Benefits Package:
- Gross Salary: OMR 120 to 150 per month.
- Allowances: Food, Accommodation, and Transportation are fully provided by the company at no cost to the employee.
- Visa Charges: 100% Free (Provided by the company).
- Duty Hours: 10 hours per day.
- Weekly Holiday: 1 day off per week.
- Leave Policy: 2 months of paid holiday upon completion of a 2-year contract.
- Travel: A return air ticket to major cities in India is provided every 2 years.
- Legal Protections: All other terms and conditions are strictly governed as per Omani Labor Laws.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit their updated CV and copies of experience certificates. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for trade tests and interviews.
Skills
Technical Skills:
- Formwork Systems: Proficiency in assembling various systems, including traditional timber shuttering and modern modular systems (such as Doka or Peri).
- Measurement Accuracy: Expert use of measuring tapes, spirit levels, plumb bobs, and laser levels to ensure structures are perfectly vertical and horizontal.
- Tool Proficiency: Skill in operating hand and power tools, including circular saws, drills, grinders, and hammers, with a focus on safety and precision.
- Material Knowledge: Understanding the properties of different materials like plywood, timber, and steel, and how they react under the pressure of wet concrete.
Functional & Construction Skills:
- Fixing & Bracing: Knowledge of how to properly install tie-rods, clamps, and props to prevent formwork "bulging" or bursting during the concrete pour.
- Joint Sealing: Ensuring all joints are tight and watertight to prevent the leakage of cement grout (slurry).
- Striking (Dismantling): Ability to safely remove formwork after the concrete has set without damaging the newly formed edges or surfaces.
Physical & Professional Skills:
- Physical Stamina: Capacity to perform heavy lifting, climbing, and standing for the duration of a 10-hour shift in outdoor environments.
- Safety Consciousness: Strict adherence to site safety rules, including working at heights and the consistent use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Teamwork: Ability to coordinate effectively with steel fixers, concrete pourers, and site supervisors to maintain the project timeline.
- Basic Arithmetic: Ability to perform quick on-site calculations for material cutting and spacing.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior Experience: Minimum 2–5 years in high-rise buildings, bridges, or industrial infrastructure (Gulf Experience Preffered).
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