Formwork Instructor

at  Doka

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

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.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Reporting to the Site Services Manager, this position requires someone who understands the formwork and scaffolding assembly, and is trained to instruct/guide workers on the correct way of assembly of Doka systems. Your role? Read on!

QUALIFICATIONS

• Higher Secondary or equivalent qualification in a Technical/Civil Engineering field
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in system formwork/scaffolding on site
• Experience with Doka systems highly preferred
• 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
• Flexibility in schedule, location and timings
• Good English language skills, Arabic is an advantage
• Knowledge of high-rise construction methods and climbing formwork systems a significant advantage

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Years of Experience: minimum 3 years
Qualifications: Technical/Civil Engineering Qualification
Job Type: Full time
Location: Dubai/ UAE
As a customer-focused organization, 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

• Provide on-site instruction (professional briefing and training) to contractors during the initial assembly of Doka system formwork
• Inspect formwork installation on site according to Doka standards of usage and safety
• Act as a liaison between job site and Project Manager/Coordinator to monitor correct use of equipment at jobsite
• Ensure that the customer/client use the safe and correct applications of Doka system formwork via toolbox talks and site-walk thrus
• Troubleshoot technical problems at jobsite and execute formwork solutions
• Attend site meetings with customer/clients
• Provide instruction for proper storage and transport of material
• Issue Site Inspection Certificate according to evaluation of installation of formwork
• Provide constructive feedback to site services office and technical department for best practice and improvements
• Proper documentation of site observations such as safety hazards/incidents, material misuse in coordination with Site services office