Formwork Carpenter

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

Benefits offered by this job

EBA rates for your classification

Ongoing work on major projects

Site allowances and travel

Job summary

KPI Labour Hire is seeking experienced Formwork Carpenters for ongoing projects across Melbourne and regional Victoria. The role offers consistent work on EBA rates with leading civil and infrastructure contractors, involving formwork for substations, stations, data centres, bridges and major industrial projects.

You will deliver high-quality formwork while prioritising safety, workmanship and teamwork. The position requires a qualified carpenter or proven formwork experience, strong

Qualifications

• Qualified Carpenter with relevant trade qualifications or demonstrated formwork experience.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in formwork, carpentry or civil construction.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Erecting, setting and stripping formwork to drawings and specifications.
• Wall, column, slab, deck, beam, footing and pit formwork.
• Assembling and installing formwork panels, metal props, walers and clamps.
• Working with proprietary formwork systems.
• Setting out, levelling and squaring formwork before pour.
• Assisting with concrete pouring and finishing works.
• Maintaining formwork for reuse and cleaning after use.
• Reading drawings and delivering high-quality work safely.

Skills

Formwork experience

Carpentry

Reading drawings

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Clear communication

Education

Trade qualifications (Carpentry)

Tools

Proprietary formwork systems

Job description

FORMWORK CARPENTER

KPI Labour Hire is seeking experienced Formwork 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 with leading civil and infrastructure contractors, across substations, terminal stations, data centres, bridges, pump stations and major industrial projects. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality formwork while maintaining the highest standards of safety, workmanship and teamwork.

Key responsibilities:

• Erecting, setting and stripping formwork to drawings and specifications
• Wall, column, slab, deck, beam, footing and pit formwork
• Assembling and installing formwork panels, metal props, soldiers, walers, brackets and clamps
• Working with proprietary formwork systems
• Setting out, levelling, plumbing and squaring formwork prior to pour
• Assisting with concrete pouring, screeding and finishing works
• Stripping, cleaning, repairing and stacking formwork for reuse
• Performing steel fixing, conduit laying and pipe laying activities as required
• 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, or demonstrated formwork experience
• Minimum 2 years' experience in formwork, carpentry 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 with proprietary formwork systems is highly regarded
• Experience in steel fixing, conduit laying or pipe laying is advantageousExposure 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