Carpenter

Norwest reno and build pty ltd; Richmond; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Norwest Reno and Build is seeking an experienced carpenter to run on-site projects as leading hand or foreperson, reporting to the owner and guiding a small team of carpenters and subcontractors.

You’ll take responsibility from day one, manage planning, safety, and client communications, and contribute to problem-solving on site across renovations and extensions.

Qualifications

• Cert III in Carpentry and at least 2 years in the trade.
• Experience running residential renovation jobs or leading a crew.
• Solid knowledge of structural work and finishing carpentry.
• Experience with period homes and terraces is a big plus.

Responsibilities

• Running jobs day to day, from demolition through to fit off.
• Setting out and doing structural carpentry, including framing, wall removals, beams, floors and roofs.
• Planning the week ahead, ordering materials and booking trades.
• Leading carpenters, apprentices and subcontractors, and ensuring quality work.
• Keeping sites safe, tidy and secure.
• Working with clients and architects to solve problems on site.
• Reading plans and spotting issues before they become problems.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Structural carpentry

Period homes

White Card

Education

Cert III in Carpentry

Cert IV in Building & Construction

Tools

Owner ute/van

Full set of tools

White Card

Job description

Norwest reno and build pty ltd – Richmond NSW

We're looking for an experienced carpenter to run our jobs on site as leading hand or foreperson. You'll work directly with the owner and lead a small team of carpenters and subcontractors. You'll have real responsibility from day one and your input will count. In a small team, your work is noticed.

Key responsibilities

• Running jobs day to day, from demolition through to fit off
• Setting out and doing structural carpentry, including framing, wall removals, beams, floors and roofs
• Planning the week ahead, ordering materials and booking trades
• Leading carpenters, apprentices and subcontractors, and making sure their work is done right
• Keeping sites safe, tidy and secure
• Working with clients and architects to solve problems on site
• Reading plans and spotting issues before they become problems

About you

• A Cert III in Carpentry and at least 2 years in the trade
• Experience running residential renovation jobs or leading a crew
• Solid knowledge of structural work and finishing carpentry
• Experience with period homes and terraces (a big plus)
• A Cert IV in Building and Construction (a big advantage)
• Good communication skills, in person and in writing
• A full set of tools, your own ute or van and a current driver's licence
• A current White Card

About us

Norwest Reno and Build is a small residential carpentry business in sydney's western suburbs. We renovate and extend terraces and older homes, mostly designed by architects. Every job is different. One week you might be propping up a 120 year old double brick wall, and the next you might be hanging a steel beam to open up a back extension. We take pride in doing things properly, and we're after someone who feels the same way.