WELDER
Company
DP World
Location
Dubai
Job Type
Full-time
Via
Oracle
Job Description
• Welding repairs of piping, plant, equipment’s etc and fabrication of skip buckets
• SMAW welding for fabrications, pipe work etc.
• Welding for the manufacturing & modification of gangways, cradles and other yard related equipment’s and sheet metal jobs.
• Welding for modification of shiplift platform structure, STC platform structure, Grating and Rails.
• Responsible for the safe usage of company equipments / tools and adequate control on material wastage.
• Maintain good working relationship with workers, appointed foreman, supervisors and management.
• Perform duties of a Foreman as required / appointed for individual projects.
• Ensure materials are of required standard prior to use, reporting damages when required.
• Work within allocated timescale to meet department targets
• Attend any training for any activity required by the department.
• Maintain good housekeeping in all work areas.
• SMAW welding for fabrications, pipe work etc.
• Welding for the manufacturing & modification of gangways, cradles and other yard related equipment’s and sheet metal jobs.
• Welding for modification of shiplift platform structure, STC platform structure, Grating and Rails.
• Responsible for the safe usage of company equipments / tools and adequate control on material wastage.
• Maintain good working relationship with workers, appointed foreman, supervisors and management.
• Perform duties of a Foreman as required / appointed for individual projects.
• Ensure materials are of required standard prior to use, reporting damages when required.
• Work within allocated timescale to meet department targets
• Attend any training for any activity required by the department.
• Maintain good housekeeping in all work areas.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Driver Jobs
What minimum monthly salary must a driver earn in UAE to qualify for a work permit and family sponsorship in 2026?
As per the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, drivers require a minimum salary of 4,000 AED per month to obtain a work permit and sponsor family members as of 1 January 2026. Overtime must be paid at 1.25 times the hourly rate for hours exceeding 8 per day. This threshold applies uniformly across all emirates for private sector driver roles.
Which specific UAE driving licence categories and RTA approvals are required for commercial driver jobs in 2026?
Drivers must hold a valid UAE commercial heavy or light vehicle licence issued by the Roads and Transport Authority with at least 3 years documented experience as of 2026. The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation requires submission of the RTA licence copy along with the work permit application. No foreign licence conversion is accepted without a minimum 6-month UAE residency period.
How many working hours and annual leave days are mandated for driver positions under UAE labour law in 2026?
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation sets a maximum of 8 hours per day and 48 hours per week for drivers, with mandatory 30 days annual leave after completing one year of service as of 2026. Drivers receive an additional 10 public holidays and sick leave of 90 days at full or half pay depending on service length. All overtime above 8 hours must be compensated at 1.25 times the basic salary.
What documents are required to apply for a driver work permit in the UAE as of 2026?
Applicants must submit a valid passport, attested educational certificates, RTA commercial driving licence, medical fitness certificate, and Emirates ID application through the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation portal as of 2026. The employer files the application with a signed labour contract specifying 4,000 AED minimum salary. Processing takes 3 to 5 working days after fee payment of 300 AED.
