Carpenter

KPI Services; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EBA rates

Ongoing work across major projects

Site allowances & travel

Job summary

KPI Labour Hire is recruiting Carpenters for ongoing projects across Melbourne and regional Victoria. You will deliver high-quality carpentry and formwork with a focus on safety and teamwork on major civil, utility and industrial projects.

Ideal candidates have a minimum of 2 years in carpentry or formwork, can read drawings, and hold a White Card. You will operate across multiple locations in Victoria, with EBA rates and travel allowances where applicable.

Qualifications

• Qualified carpenter with relevant trade qualifications.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in carpentry, formwork or civil construction.
• Experience assembling and installing formwork systems.
• Proactive problem-solving and strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Physically capable of demanding manual labour.
• Current Construction Induction White Card and safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking carpentry and formwork activities per project requirements.
• Setting out, levelling and measuring from drawings and specifications.
• Assembling and installing formwork panels, metal props, brackets and clamps.
• Assisting with concrete pouring, screeding and finishing works.
• Performing steel fixing, conduit laying and pipe laying as required.
• Stripping, cleaning and stacking formwork for reuse.
• Reading and interpreting drawings, plans and specifications.
• Delivering work safely, on time and to a high standard of quality.
• Maintaining compliance with site safety procedures and company policies.
• Working collaboratively with supervisors, operators and construction crews.

Skills

Carpentry

Formwork

Reading drawings

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Job description

CARPENTER

KPI Labour Hire is seeking experienced Carpenters to join our growing team for ongoing projects across Melbourne and regional Victoria. This is an excellent opportunity to secure ongoing work on EBA rates, working across a variety of major civil construction, utility and industrial projects. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality carpentry and formwork while maintaining the highest standards of safety, workmanship and teamwork.

Key responsibilities:

• Undertaking carpentry and formwork activities in accordance with project requirements
• Setting out, levelling and measuring from drawings and specifications
• Assembling and installing formwork panels, metal props, brackets and clamps
• Assisting with concrete pouring, screeding and finishing works
• Performing steel fixing, conduit laying and pipe laying activities as required
• Stripping, cleaning and stacking formwork for reuse
• Reading and interpreting drawings, plans and specifications
• Delivering work safely, on time and to a high standard of quality
• Maintaining compliance with site safety procedures and company policies
• Working collaboratively with supervisors, operators and construction crews

What we’re looking for:

• Qualified Carpenter with relevant trade qualifications
• Minimum 2 years' experience in carpentry, formwork or civil construction
• Demonstrated experience assembling and installing formwork systems
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Ability to perform physically demanding manual labour
• Current Construction Induction (White Card)
• Knowledge of workplace health and safety requirements and best practices
• Willingness to work across various project locations throughout Victoria
• Experience in steel fixing, conduit laying or pipe laying is advantageous
• Experience working in civil construction environments is highly regarded
• Exposure to substations, terminal stations or data centre projects is highly regarded
• VESI training and plant equipment tickets are advantageous
• Willing to undergo a Medical and Police Check

What we offer:

• EBA rates for your classification
• Ongoing work across a rolling program of major projects
• Variety of work with leading civil and infrastructure contractors
• Site allowances and travel where applicable