Formwork Instructor operation site Abu Dhabi - Doka Group

Doka is a world leader in providing innovative formwork, solutions and services in all areas of construction. The company is also a global supplier of well-thought-out scaffolding solutions for a varied spectrum of applications. With 178 sales and logistics facilities in over 60 countries, Doka has a high-performing distribution network for advice, customer service and technical support on the spot and ensures that equipment is swiftly provided no matter how big and complex the project. Doka employs 7,000 people worldwide and is a company of the Umdasch Group, which has stood for reliability, experience and trustworthiness for more than 150 years.

Ever since Doka s arrival in the Middle East over twenty years ago, the UAE has played a strategic role in the company s regional and global growth strategy, with Dubai remaining the company's operational headquarters for the Middle East Africa and Asia Pacific (MEAAP). Operating from a 50,000 square-metres plot comprising an office, state-of-the-art warehouse and reconditioning facility, Doka Gulf has been setup to provide faster access to its highly valued customers, and the agility required to meet market demand. In line with our regional growth, Doka Gulf is currently looking to recruit a career driven professional to join its versatile team and support the company s ongoing national expansion. The suitable candidate will be a qualified, natural team player who can add significant value to this highly dynamic team.

Reporting to the Senior Formwork Instructor, this position requires someone who understands system formwork and scaffolding assembly, and is capable of instructing/guiding workers on the correct use of Doka products.

We are looking for a Formwork Instructor to operate mainly in Abu Dhabi (ideally also based in Abu Dhabi). Full clean driving license is required.

Your responsibilities

• Provide on-site support (professional briefing and training) to contractors during the initial assembling of system formwork
• Inspect formwork on site
• Act as a liaison between job site and Project Manager/Coordinator to monitor correct use of equipment at jobsite
• Ensure that the customer/client carry and practice the correct applications and assembly of system formwork
• Troubleshoot technical problems at jobsite and execute formwork solutions
• Attend site meeting with customer/clients
• Monitor the material delivery and ensure that it is return at site
• Issue Site Inspection Certificate
• Conduct site inspections and record misuse of formwork materials.
• Provide constructive feedback to site services office and technical department

• Higher Secondary or equivalent qualification in a Technical/Civil Engineering field
• Minimum 3 years on site experience in system formwork/scaffolding
• Ability to work independently and also as a team player in a results-driven, fast-paced environment
• Hands-on mentality and engaged personality, confident attitude
• Conflict resolution skills
• Ability to solve technical problems
• Time Management skills
• Organisational skills
• Good English language skills, Arabic is an advantage
• Full clean driving license

The position requires a level of flexibility as site support may be necessary out side of the normal working hours.

As a customer-focused organisation, Doka understands that its greatest assets are its employees, which is why Doka is consistently looking for talented professionals who are keen to develop their career in this challenging industry.