Apprentice carpenter at Morton carpentry co.

Morton carpentry co.; Bacchus Marsh; On-site; AUD 19,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time employment

Learn from experienced tradesmen

Supportive team environment

Grow with small company

Job summary

Morton Carpentry Co. is seeking a dedicated Carpentry Apprentice (1st, 2nd or 3rd year) to join our team for residential carpentry on sites in Bacchus Marsh and western suburbs of Melbourne. Embrace hands-on learning and develop core skills on real projects.

You will work with hand and power tools, read plans, take precise measurements, and contribute to lock-up and fix carpentry, with occasional framing tasks, while meeting deadlines in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Punctual, reliable and hardworking.
• Willing to learn and take direction.
• Experience using hand and power tools is beneficial.
• Interest in becoming a good carpenter and developing skills.

Responsibilities

• Use carpentry hand and power tools.
• Read and interpret building plans.
• Take accurate measurements and perform calculations.
• Lock-up and fix carpentry and occasional framing work as needed.
• Work as part of a team to meet site deadlines.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised worksite.

Skills

Hand tools

Power tools

Reading plans

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

White Card preferred

Tools

Measuring tape

Square

Chisel

Nail bag

Job description

Morton Carpentry Co. Carpentry Apprenticeship – 1st, 2nd or 3rd Year

Employment Type: Full-time

Location: Bacchus Marsh & Western Suburbs of Melbourne

Pay: $14–$35 above award wages for the right applicant.

The Role

• Using carpentry hand and power tools
• Reading and interpreting building plans
• Taking accurate measurements and making calculations
• Lock-up and fix carpentry
• Occasional framing work
• Working as part of a team to meet site deadlines
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised worksite
• Learning and developing your carpentry skills

About You

• Is punctual, reliable and hard-working
• Has a positive attitude and is willing to learn
• Takes direction and listens
• Has some experience using hand and power tools
• Takes pride in their workmanship
• Has good attention to detail
• Can communicate clearly and effectively
• Can work to deadlines and complete tasks to a high standard
• Has good problem-solving skills
• Is genuinely interested in becoming a good carpenter

Requirements

• White Card preferred, but can be obtained after commencing
• Basic carpentry hand tools required, including a nail bag, tape measure, square, chisel, etc.
• Driver's licence and reliable transport preferred
• Must be able to get to site each morning, or meet in Bacchus Marsh
• Based in Bacchus Marsh without transport? That's not necessarily a deal breaker. If you're local and the right fit for the team, I'm happy to discuss picking up and dropping off each day.

What We Offer

• $14–$35 above award wages for the right applicant
• Full-time employment
• A variety of residential carpentry work
• The opportunity to learn from experienced tradesmen
• A supportive team environment
• Opportunity to grow with a small, growing carpentry company

Pay: $15.00 – $35.00 per hour

Work Location: On the road