Leading Hand or Carpenter

Prosper Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Prosper Recruitment is seeking an experienced Leading Hand or Carpenter to join a high-end residential builder based in Sydney's inner west. The role offers a pathway into a site foreman position and permanent, full-time employment.

You'll manage day labour and subcontractors, ensure drawings are read correctly, keep records, and maintain safety and standards on site. Australian building standards knowledge and a Construction Industry Induction Card are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience managing sites, ideally custom homes.
• Ability to read and understand drawings and documentation.
• Local Australian experience essential.
• Knowledge of Australian building standards.
• Construction Industry Induction Card (White Card) holder.
• Strong communication and attention to detail.
• Ability to meet deadlines and pressures.
• Proactive in improving site safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Managing and coordinating day labour and subcontractors.
• Keeping accurate records (timesheets, variations).
• Ensure materials and equipment are on site in time and suitable for projects.
• Maintain professional relationships with labourers and subcontractors.
• Attend toolbox meetings.
• Maintain site registers, diaries including progression photos and timesheets.
• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with current standards & codes.
• Maintaining safety records and safety documentation.

Skills

Leading Hand

Site management

Reading drawings

Communication

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for anexperienced Leading Hand or Carpenterto work on high end custom home builder/ residential construction company based in Sydney's inner west region.

This role would suit a leading hand or carpenter who is looking to progress into a site foreman role.

What’s on Offer

• Work with a well established construction company, specialising in high end residential projects.
• Salary guide$110k - $130k + super - based onexperience
• Permanent, full-time position

We have an exciting opportunity for anexperienced Leading Hand or Carpenterto work on high end custom home builder/ residential construction company based in Sydney's inner west region.

This role would suit a leading hand or carpenter who is looking to progress into a site foreman role.

What’s on Offer

• Work with a well established construction company, specialising in high end residential projects.
• Salary guide$110k - $130k + super - based onexperience
• Permanent, full-time position

Duties include:

• Managing and coordinating day labour and subcontractors.
• Keeping accurate records, e.g. timesheets, work variations etc.
• Ensure that all material and equipment is on site in time and suitable to the projects requirements.
• Maintain professional relationships with labourers and subcontractors.
• Attend toolbox meetings
• Maintain site registers, diaries including progression photos. As well as timesheets.
• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with current standards & codes.
• Maintaining safety records and safety documentation.

Experience:

• Experience in managing sites (ideally,custom homes)
• Ability to read and understand drawings and documentation.
• Local Australian experience is essential
• Knowledge of Australian building standards
• Construction Industry Induction cardholder
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to achieve results within schedule.
• Proactive in bettering site safety standards.

Additional information

• Looking for an experienced Leading Hand or Carpenter
• Luxury Custom Residential
• Sydney Metro Location.