Lead Carpenter, Custom Homes & Site Leader

Signature Staff; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

iPad and phone

Permanent full-time position

High-quality residential projects

Genuine pathway to Site Supervisor

Long-term career opportunity with a 성장

Job summary

Signature Staff is seeking an experienced Leading Hand Carpenter to join a Townsville builder delivering high-quality custom homes and complex residential projects. This hands-on, site-based leadership role focuses on organizing the crew, setting out work, and maintaining quality to keep projects moving efficiently.

Around 60-70% of time will be leading the site team, with the remainder assisting with materials, planning and collaboration with management.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification as a Carpenter
• Extensive carpentry experience, ideally 5+ years
• Strong experience in high-end or custom residential construction
• Previous Leading Hand or crew leadership experience
• Ability to confidently set out complex two-storey builds
• Strong framing, roof, floor system and general structural carpentry experience
• Excellent plan-reading skills
• Strong organisation and forward planning
• Confidence leading a team and giving clear direction
• High attention to detail and pride in workmanship

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate carpenters, apprentices and site personnel
• Set out complex two-storey residential projects
• Allocate daily and weekly tasks
• Read and interpret plans and construction details
• Monitor quality, productivity and progress
• Identify site issues and find practical solutions
• Plan materials and upcoming works
• Maintain a safe, organised and productive site
• Work closely with management to keep projects on track

Skills

Team leadership

Plan-reading

Quality focus

Organisational skills

Education

Carpenter trade qualification

Job description

Signature Staff is seeking an experienced Leading Hand Carpenter to join a Townsville builder delivering high-quality custom homes and complex residential projects. This hands-on, site-based leadership role focuses on organizing the crew, setting out work, and maintaining quality to keep projects moving efficiently.

Around 60-70% of time will be leading the site team, with the remainder assisting with materials, planning and collaboration with management.