Shuttering Carpenter & Painter Jobs – Atimad 2026
Original Job Description
QUICK FACTS
- Organization: Atimad Trade Test & Training Center
- Recruiting Agent: Highland International, NA-272, Aqab Nawaz Sharif Park, Murree Road, Rawalpindi
- Job Titles: Building Painter (Brush), Shuttering Carpenter, Plaster Mason, Tile Mason
- Location: Dammam and Tabuk, Saudi Arabia
- Number of Posts: Not specified in source advertisement
- BPS / Pay Scale: Not applicable (overseas private sector)
- Salary: 1500 Riyal per month per post (approximately PKR 110,000)
- Age Limit: Not specified in source advertisement
- Education Required: Middle, Matric, or Intermediate
- Experience Required: Not specified in source advertisement
- Domicile: Not specified in source advertisement (recruiting office in Rawalpindi)
- Application Deadline: 21 May 2026 (or as per newspaper closing date)
- Application Method: Visit office or contact via phone
- Advertisement No: LIC No. 2235/RWP/PTN:4627172/2026
- Published Date: 20 May 2026
- Source: Daily Express Newspaper
Atimad Trade Test and Training Center, operating through Rawalpindi-based recruiting agent Highland International, has announced urgent construction vacancies for Saudi Arabia. Roles include building painter, shuttering carpenter, plaster mason, and tile mason, each offering 1500 Riyal per month. The deadline is 21 May 2026 — that is tomorrow, so this requires immediate action.
JOB OVERVIEW
These are skilled construction trade positions based in Dammam and Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. The advertised roles cover four distinct trades: building painting (brush), shuttering carpentry, plaster masonry, and tile masonry. Each position carries a listed salary of 1500 Riyal per month.
The recruitment is being handled locally by Highland International, a Rawalpindi-based recruiting firm operating under License No. 2235/RWP/PTN:4627172/2026. The source advertisement does not provide detail on contract length, accommodation, travel, or any other employment terms beyond the monthly salary figure.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Education: Middle, Matric, or Intermediate — any of these qualifications is acceptable as stated in the source.
Age: Not specified in source advertisement.
Experience: Not specified in source advertisement. However, given that these are skilled trade roles (mason, carpenter, painter), relevant hands-on experience would be expected. Verify directly with the recruiting office.
Domicile / Nationality: Not specified in source advertisement. Recruiting office is located in Rawalpindi, suggesting Pakistan-based applicants.
Gender: Not specified in source advertisement.
Other Requirements: The source advertisement mentions that Saudi Arabia’s well-known companies require skilled individuals for these roles. No further technical or certification requirements are detailed in the source.
HOW TO APPLY
- The application deadline is 21 May 2026. Contact the recruiting office immediately given the urgency.
- Reach Highland International by phone at 0300-5299546 or 0311-5193233.
- The office is located at NA-272, Aqab Nawaz Sharif Park, Murree Road, Rawalpindi. The source also references House No. 1, 1st Floor, Askar Road near Hassan Kadary, Satellite Town B Block, Rawalpindi.
- The source advertisement does not specify whether applications are submitted in person, by phone, or online. Call the numbers above to confirm the exact application process before visiting.
- Carry relevant educational documents and any trade experience certificates when visiting the office.
Always verify the latest instructions on the official advertisement before applying.
Nawa Verdict (archived)
Our original analysis of this role
WORTH APPLYING?
Conditional — only if you are a skilled trade worker who can contact the recruiting office today, as the deadline is 21 May 2026.
COMPETITION LEVEL:
High — Gulf construction vacancies through Rawalpindi recruiting agents typically attract large numbers of applicants, and the extremely short window (one day remaining) means those already aware of the ad have a head start.
PAY AND BENEFITS:
The source lists 1500 Riyal per month for all four roles, which converts to approximately PKR 110,000. No mention of accommodation, food, travel, or other benefits appears anywhere in the source advertisement. These are critical unknowns for any overseas posting. Candidates must clarify all terms directly with Highland International before committing.
RED FLAGS:
The deadline is effectively tomorrow — a one-day window is abnormally tight and limits any meaningful research or preparation. The number of available posts is not mentioned anywhere in the source. There is no information on contract duration, accommodation, food, or return ticket — standard concerns for any overseas posting that remain completely unaddressed. Two different office addresses appear in the source, which may cause confusion for walk-in applicants. No formal application process is described, which means candidates are entirely dependent on phone contact for next steps.
HIDDEN BENEFITS:
The recruiting firm operates under a listed license number (LIC No. 2235/RWP/PTN:4627172/2026), which is a verifiable credential. This is worth checking with BEOE (Bureau of Emigration and Overseas Employment) before proceeding.
BEST FOR:
Experienced construction trade workers — particularly masons, carpenters, or painters — who are immediately available for overseas deployment and are based in or near Rawalpindi for a same-day or next-day office visit. This is not a role for someone who needs time to arrange documents or verify employment terms.