Lead Carpenter: 12-Month Local Commercial Project

Worksforyou; Wagga Wagga; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local project in Wagga Wagga

Competitive hourly or day rate

Potential for ongoing placements in NQ

Job summary

Worksforyou Recruitment, in partnership with a quality-focused commercial builder, seeks a skilled Working Foreman/Leading Hand for a 12-month project in Wagga Wagga. You will balance hands-on carpentry delivery with supervision of subbies and direct trades to keep the build on schedule.

Ideal candidates are trade-qualified carpenters with experience directing teams on commercial or high-end projects, possess current NSW White Card, EWP ticket, and a valid driver’s license, and are ready to lead

Qualifications

• Trade Qualified Carpenter (Cert III in Carpentry / Building).
• Experience directing subbies and trade crews on commercial or high-end builds.

Responsibilities

• Framing, fix-out, structural elements, and architectural finishing works.
• Direct subcontractors and internal labour, set daily targets, align trades with build sequence.
• Assist Site Manager with daily site diaries, deliveries, pre-start meetings, and spotting clashes.
• Enforce WHS protocols, ensure SWMS adherence, maintain clean, incident-free site.
• Snagging and defect prevention to ensure smooth handovers.

Skills

Hands-on leadership

Trade supervision

Reading plans

Education

Cert III in Carpentry / Building

Tools

NSW White Card

EWP Ticket

Driver’s License

Job description

Worksforyou Recruitment, in partnership with a quality-focused commercial builder, seeks a skilled Working Foreman/Leading Hand for a 12-month project in Wagga Wagga. You will balance hands-on carpentry delivery with supervision of subbies and direct trades to keep the build on schedule.

Ideal candidates are trade-qualified carpenters with experience directing teams on commercial or high-end projects, possess current NSW White Card, EWP ticket, and a valid driver’s license, and are ready to lead