Formwork carpenter / Leading Hand

Harwell Consulting; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel and meal allowances

Weekly pay

Ongoing position

Job summary

HARWELL Trades and Labour are seeking an experienced Lead Hand Formwork Carpenter for an active high-rise residential development in South Brisbane. You will work alongside the site foreman, taking ownership of zones and leading the crew with a hands-on approach.

Candidates should have proven lead hand or foreman experience on commercial or high-rise builds, relevant qualifications, a White Card, and own tools. This is an ongoing, on-site role with competitive hourly rates and allowances.

Qualifications

• Proven lead hand experience on commercial or high-rise residential construction projects.
• Ability to direct and supervise a formwork crew on a day-to-day basis.
• Hands-on role working closely with the foreman and crew.
• Experience with table formwork systems highly regarded.
• Valid White Card, own tools and transport, Australian work rights.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise the formwork crew across designated zones.
• Collaborate with the site foreman to maintain schedule and quality.
• Ensure safety practices and use of PPE on site.
• Manage day-to-day formwork activities and zone execution.

Skills

Lead Hand Formwork Carpenter

Formwork Foreman

Direct Crew Supervision

On-the-tools Role

Table Formwork Systems

Education

Qualified Formwork Carpenter

Tools

Table formwork systems

Job description

Lead Hand Formwork Carpenter - South Brisbane | $60-$75/hr | Ongoing

Harwell Trades and Labour take pride in our expertise as recruitment leaders in the Construction sector. We have forged strong partnerships throughout Southeast Queensland and Northern New South Wales.

Harwell Trades and Labour are currently seeking an experienced Lead Hand Formwork Carpenter for an active high-rise residential development in South Brisbane.

The Company

Harwell Trades and Labour are currently recruiting on behalf of a well-regarded formwork subcontractor operating across Brisbane and Southeast Queensland. This is an ongoing position on a 27-storey residential high-rise in South Brisbane - a structured, cycle-driven site with a strong crew and 20 stories still to go.

The Candidate

We are recruiting for an experienced Lead Hand Formwork Carpenter to work directly alongside the site foreman and take ownership of designated zones across the build.

Successful candidates will have:

• Proven lead hand experience on commercial or high-rise residential construction projects
• Ability to direct and supervise a formwork crew on a day-to-day basis
• Hands-on approach - this is an on-the-tools role working closely with the foreman
• Experience with table formwork systems highly regarded
• Strong communication and the ability to run zones without hand-holding
• Valid White Card, own tools, and own transport
• 5+ Years Qualified Experience
• Availability Monday to Friday, with Saturdays as program requires

The Package

• $60 - $75/hr + super (Rates will be dependent on experience)
• Travel and meal allowances
• Weekly pay
• Monday to Friday plus Saturdays when required
• Ongoing position

Key Requirements

• Proven lead hand or formwork foreman experience
• Qualified formwork carpenter
• Full Australian work rights (TFN basis only)
• White Card current and valid
• Full PPE
• Own tools
• Reliable transport

HARWELL. Trades and Labour - Gold Coast and Brisbane