Formwork Carpenter

Peak Precast Pty Ltd; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong reputation

Collaborative environment

Cutting edge equipment

Job summary

Peak Precast Pty Ltd is hiring a Formwork Carpenter to join our Sherwood team. The role focuses on building formwork from timber, plywood, and steel, following shop drawings, and maintaining safety on a busy precast site.

You will report to the site supervisor, read technical plans, measure and cut materials, and assemble forms ready for installation. The position offers a full-time, permanent role with a 38-hour base week and opportunities to work on innovative precast projects in South‑East

Qualifications

• Trade qualification: Certificate III in Carpentry or equivalent.
• 2–5+ years of formwork carpentry experience on commercial or precast projects.
• White Card (construction induction) mandatory for site work in QLD.
• Ability to read and interpret technical plans and drawings accurately.
• Proficiency with hand and power carpentry tools and safety consciousness.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret shop drawings to construct formwork.
• Cut, assemble and install formwork from timber, plywood, plastic or steel.
• Order materials and prepare layouts according to drawings.
• Operate hand and power tools safely on site.
• Assist other trades as required.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety on site.

Skills

Interpreting drawings

Reading technical plans

Leadership

Education

Certificate III in Carpentry

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

PEAK PRECAST PTY LTD

Formwork Carpenter

Location: Sherwood, Queensland

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $80,000 – $100,000 per year

About Us

Peak Precast specialises in precast concrete solutions, managing the full cycle from design and drafting through manufacture and installation of architectural precast elements such as walls, columns, shell beams, and textured finishes like exposed aggregate and form-liners. Operating across South‑East Queensland, we are leaders in innovation, including early adoption of propless (APTUS) precast technology. Due to the high level of growth and expansion into new markets, Peak Precast Pty Ltd is expanding and looking for a skilled and fully qualified Formwork Carpenter to join our team. This is a Full-time position with 38-hour basic weeks.

The Role

The successful applicant will report to the site supervisor on a daily basis, some of the following tasks are as follows:

• Making formwork from timber, plywood or plastic and steel as per shop drawings
• Ability to read and understand drawings
• Selecting and ordering materials required and prepare layouts
• Measuring and cutting wood or metal
• Assembling prepared wood to form structures and fittings ready to install
• Safely operating hand and power tools
• Prepared to assist other trades

Minimum Requirements

• Trade qualification: Certificate III in Carpentry or equivalent;
• Proven experience (typically 2–5+ years) in formwork carpentry, including form building and removal, handling architectural finishes, and working on commercial or precast projects
• Strong ability to read and interpret technical plans and drawings accurately.
• Construction induction (“White Card”) mandatory for site work in QLD.
• Proficient with hand and power carpentry tools and committed to workplace health & safety.
• Able to carry formwork, work outdoors in varying conditions, climb scaffolding, and work at heights

Desirable Skills

• Leadership and team management skills
• Strong knowledge of concrete finishing techniques
• Ability to work with precision and attention to detail
• Safety-conscious
• Quality focused
• Tool and equipment maintenance and housekeeping

What we offer:

• Full-time basis
• Be a part of a thriving precast business with a strong reputation
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment
• Cutting edge equipment

Job type: Full – time

Salary: $80K – 100K per year