Handyman / Carpenter (Sole Traders need not apply)

Lidoran Infrastructure Pty Limited; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Lidoran Infrastructure Pty Limited is seeking experienced Maintenance Technicians (Carpenters / Handymen) based in the Hunter Region, from Newcastle through to Singleton. Permanent rights and strong field experience are required; occasional travel to parts of NSW may be needed.

Role involves delivering remedial and repair works, supervising safety and coordinating programs, and managing subcontractors to ensure quality outcomes. Sole Traders need not apply.

Qualifications

• Permanent work rights with no restrictions
• Experience as Maintenance Technician/Carpenter/Handyman preferred
• Ability to work independently and with subcontractors

Responsibilities

• Oversee site safety and compliance
• Coordinate construction programs and schedules
• Manage subcontractors to ensure timely, high‑quality outcomes
• Support pricing and scoping of works
• Review subcontractor workmanship and ensure quality standards
• Direct rework where required
• Report completed works to the Operations Manager
• Build and maintain client relationships
• Track productivity against budget and report variations or delays

Skills

Carpentry

Maintenance

Job description

Handyman / Carpenter (Sole Traders need not apply)

Lidoran Infrastructure Pty Limited – Newcastle NSW

We specialise in maintenance services for Government and Commercial clients and are currently experiencing strong growth within our Government division. As a result, we are seeking experienced Maintenance Technicians (Carpenters / Handymen) to join our team. Sole Traders Need Not Apply

Location

We are looking for personnel based in the Hunter Region, with works primarily located from Newcastle through to Singleton. Occasional travel to Northern and Central NSW may be required.

The Role

You will take ownership of assigned projects, delivering remedial and repair works across a range of building maintenance tasks. This is a hands‑on position, requiring you to carry out work independently as well as alongside subcontractors.

You will also:

• Oversee site safety and compliance
• Assist in coordinating construction programs
• Manage subcontractors to ensure timely, high‑quality outcomes
• Support pricing and scoping of works

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in developing work procedures and SWMS
• Plan and organise labour, plant, equipment, and materials in line with program and budget
• Monitor site activities to ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards
• Conduct and document site pre‑starts and safety inspections
• Manage safety incidents in conjunction with Operations and WHS Managers
• Supervise works through regular site inspections
• Coordinate and manage subcontractors
• Track productivity against budget and implement improvements where required
• Identify variations or delays and report promptly
• Build and maintain strong client relationships

Additional Duties

• Review subcontractor workmanship and ensure quality standards are met
• Direct rework where required
• Report completed works to the Operations Manager

Requirements

Mandatory

Permanent work rights with no restrictions