Leading Hand Carpenter

Murchie Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Murchie Group is seeking a qualified Leading Hand Carpenter to advance high-end inner-city residential and light commercial work in Melbourne. You will lead carpentry teams on site, read and interpret architectural and structural docs, and coordinate with clients and consultants.

Ideal candidates have a Cert IV in Carpentry and 4+ years field experience with a builder. You’ll mentor juniors, manage materials and records, and report to a roaming Site Manager while upholding safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Cert IV in Carpentry.
• At least 4 years field experience with a builder/construction company.
• Full resume including past experience & references on application.

Responsibilities

• Assigning & Explaining tasks
• Reading & understanding architectural, structural, civil & consultant documentation
• Communicating with client & consultants
• Calculating labour, time, materials
• Ordering construction materials
• Supervising field carpenters, subcontractors & suppliers
• Performing carpentry duties
• Maintaining accurate records

Skills

Team supervision

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Certificate IV in Carpentry

Tools

Blueprint reading

Material estimation

Job description

Our business is looking for an intuitive, motivated & self sufficient Qualified Leading Hand Carpenter wanting to continue their craft in high end inner city residential & light commercial construction.

Pre-requisits (preferred):

• - Completion of a Cert IV in Carpentry
• - At least 4 years field experience with a builder/construction company.
• - Full resume including past experience & references required on application

Roles & Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

• - Assigning & Explaining tasks
• - Reading & understanding architectural, structural, civil & consultant documentation
• - Communicating with client & consultants
• - Calculating labour, time, materials
• - Ordering construction materials
• - Supervising field carpenters, subcontractors & suppliers
• - Performing carpentry duties
• - Maintaining accurate records

You'd be working with accomplished carpenters & apprentices & reporting to a roaming Site Manager with a focus on detail & a rational approach to problem solving.

Further mentoring, upskilling & safety training can also be provided for the right candidate.

Our company has a strong pipeline of high end work that could lead to a bright future with prospective long term foreman or site supervisory roles.