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Dubai Holding Carpenter - Engineering - Jumeirah Carlton Tower Jumeirah in London, United Kingdom

Carpenter - Engineering – Jumeirah Carlton Tower

About Jumeirah & the Hotel:

For more than two decades, Jumeirah Group, a member of Dubai Holding, has been making a distinct mark on the global hospitality market with its unwavering Stay Different™ brand promise. Its award winning destinations, including the iconic Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, position service beyond expectations, signature dining experiences and artful surroundings at the heart of every guest experience.

Today, Jumeirah operates a world-class portfolio of 26 properties across the Middle East, Europe and Asia, and employs over 9,000 colleagues, representing over 120 nationalities. As Jumeirah continues to expand its global portfolio and scale up its operations to the next level of growth, we remain fully committed to developing and empowering our colleagues to excel in world-class environments. Jumeirah is committed to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion in all its practices, embracing a culture that celebrates diversity.

Situated in the heart of Knightsbridge, one of London’s most exclusive neighbourhoods, the Carlton Tower Jumeirah is the quintessential address in SW1 where heritage meets contemporary luxury. Featuring 186 beautifully appointed guest rooms, 87 of which have the fantastic benefit of a balcony, a rarity for the capital, enabling guests to take full advantage of the stunning views across London. The property also boasts the city’s largest naturally lit swimming pool, situated at the impressive rooftop health club and spa, The Peak, access to the private Cadogan Gardens.

About the Job:

An opportunity has arisen for an Carpenter to join our team Engineering at Jumeirah Carlton Tower.. The main duties and responsibilities of this role are:

  • Calculates quantity of materials needed, selects stock, tools and supplies for applicable repairs

  • Repairs partitions, doors, windows, floors, furniture and building framework consisting of wood or metal, using power tools such as a planer, sander, saws and drills or hand tools such as planes, chisels, hammers, rasps, saws and related equipment.

  • Measures and marks in prescribed dimensions using rulers, tape measures, calipers, compass’ and marking pencils to guide cutting operations

  • Responsible for constructing, repairing and maintaining wooden structures such as furniture, equipment, walls, partitions and other parts of the buildings; using hand and power tools according to written and oral instructions.

  • To maintain and repair all doors, windows and fittings.

  • To maintain, repair and install locks.

  • To carry out fabrication and installation works.

  • Ensure strict control is adhered to when receiving and returning keys and whilst in his/ her possession.

  • To report for duty punctually wearing the correct uniform / attire, name badge, maintain a high standard of personal appearance and hygiene, and adhere to the hotel and department grooming standards.

  • To provide a friendly, courteous and professional service at all times.

About you:

The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications:

  • Experience using woodworking power tools such as a planer, saws and drills. Carpenter’s hand tools such as hammers, screwdrivers, files, squares and calipers, blueprints, specifications, shop drawings, ladders, scaffolds and saw horses.Strong attention to detail

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

  • Excellent telephone manner

  • Strong attention to detail

  • Ability to multitask

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

About the Benefits:

Besides generous F&B benefits and reduced hotel rates across our hotels globally, this role has excellent employee benefits making the role attractive to high performers and any applicant who like to associate her/himself with one of the most luxurious brands in the hospitality industry. This includes…

  • Competitive salary + excellent service charge

  • 28 holidays inclusive of Bank Holidays

  • Extra holiday for significant Birthdays (21.30.40. etc.)

  • Life insurance

  • Next pension

  • Jumeirah perks website access – discount

  • F&B and Spa treatment discount

  • Lieu day if you work on Bank Holidays

  • Dry cleaning of uniform or Business attire

  • Meals on duty

  • Employee assistance programs

  • Wellness benefits – Chiropodist, Flu jabs, and more!

  • Taxi service after hours

  • Social events & recognitions programs

  • Ongoing training & development

  • Weeding/Baby gift

  • Cycle scheme

  • Internal transfer scheme

  • Eye test and discount for VDU users

  • Dental cash back plan

  • External transfer scheme

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