Carpenters

CoreStaff; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four-day work week

Transport for NSW project

Superannuation included

Potential extension

Job summary

CoreStaff is recruiting qualified Carpenters for a 6-month assignment on a Transport for NSW bridge project in Newcastle, NSW. You will perform formwork, falsework, concreting and steel tying, reading drawings and maintaining safety until project completion.

Essential requirements include Certificate III in Carpentry, current Working at Heights, and demonstrated bridge construction or maintenance experience. Australian working rights are required.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Carpentry.
• Current Working at Heights certification.
• Demonstrated experience in bridge construction or maintenance.
• Practical experience with formwork, falsework, concreting and steel tying.
• Australian working rights.

Responsibilities

• Carry out carpentry works associated with bridge construction and maintenance.
• Construct, install and dismantle formwork and falsework.
• Assist with concreting activities and associated civil construction works.
• Undertake steel tying and reinforcement preparation.
• Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Use carpentry tools, equipment and materials safely and effectively.
• Work collaboratively with site personnel and construction teams.
• Maintain a strong focus on workplace health and safety.

Skills

Carpentry

Bridge works

Read drawings

Safety first

Teamwork

Education

Certificate III in Carpentry

Tools

Scaffolding

Rigging

Dogging

Confined Space

Elevated Work Platform

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity for qualified Carpenters with experience in bridge construction and maintenance, formwork and concreting to secure a 6-month assignment with the potential for extension.

If you're hands-on, safety-focused and experienced in civil infrastructure or bridge works, we'd love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out carpentry works associated with bridge construction and maintenance.
• Construct, install and dismantle formwork and falsework.
• Assist with concreting activities and associated civil construction works.
• Undertake steel tying and reinforcement preparation.
• Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Use carpentry tools, equipment and materials safely and effectively.
• Work collaboratively with site personnel and construction teams.
• Maintain a strong focus on workplace health and safety.
• Certificate III in Carpentry.
• Current Working at Heights certification.
• Demonstrated experience in bridge construction or maintenance.
• Practical experience with formwork, falsework, concreting and steel tying.
• Ability to work safely in a civil construction environment.

Essential Requirements

• Certificate III in Carpentry.
• Current Working at Heights certification.
• Demonstrated experience in bridge construction or maintenance.
• Practical experience with formwork, falsework, concreting and steel tying.
• Ability to work safely in a civil construction environment.
• Australian working rights.

Highly Regarded Tickets

• Scaffolding.
• Rigging and Dogging.
• Confined Space.
• Elevated Work Platform (EWP).

Additional Requirements

• Standard construction PPE, including a broad-brimmed hat.
• Two recent employment references.
• National Police Check (required at offer stage).
• Acceptance of the Transport for NSW Code of Conduct.
• Proof of identity and consent to share identification documents with Transport for NSW upon offer.

Why Apply?

• Competitive hourly rate of $49.35 + Super.
• Four-day working week with Fridays off.
• Opportunity to work on a Transport for NSW infrastructure project.
• Six-month assignment with potential extension.

Occasional travel and Living Away From Home may be required.

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