Leading Hand (Remedial)

Cappa Construction and Maintenance; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time work with consistent hours

Long-term opportunity

Growth and skill development

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Cappa Construction & Maintenance is seeking a hardworking Leading Hand to join our Sydney team. This hands-on role leads the on-site crew, reports to the Supervisor and Project Manager, and ensures work is completed safely, efficiently and to our high standards.

You will coordinate day-to-day construction tasks, manage materials, capture work hours accurately, and promote a safe site culture. Weekend availability and regional NSW travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to lead on-site crews and coordinate tasks.
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements on construction sites.
• Strong communication with crew, supervisors and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Lead the work crew on site with day-to-day construction and maintenance tasks.
• Follow instructions from the Supervisor and Project Manager and ensure tasks are completed efficiently.
• Maintain health and safety standards and site policies.

Skills

On-site leadership

Safety compliance

Communication

Teamwork

Carpentry knowledge

Weekend availability

Regional NSW travel

Job description

Cappa Construction and Maintenance – Sydney CBD NSW

Cappa Construction & Maintenance is a specialised, multi-disciplined remedial and civil contractor delivering high-quality asset maintenance and civil construction services to clients across NSW.

We provide a wide variety of remedial services, including concrete repair, gunite spray, crack injection and structural strengthening. We also deliver civil construction projects throughout NSW.

We are seeking a hardworking and reliable Leading Hand to join our team. This is a hands-on role, leading the work crew on site and supporting the Supervisor and Project Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the work crew on site with day-to-day construction and maintenance tasks
• Follow instructions from the Supervisor and Project Manager and make sure tasks are completed efficiently
• Make sure the crew follows health and safety requirements and all site policies and procedures
• Prepare and clean worksites, including setting up and packing down materials and tools
• Help organise materials and site deliveries
• Operate hand and power tools safely
• Accurately capture work hours
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment

Requirements

• Previous experience in construction, remedial or maintenance work
• White Card (Construction Induction Card), required
• Silica training (preferred). If you don’t have it, we’ll enrol you in the online course, which takes approx. 1.5 hours.
• Carpentry qualified (advantageous)
• Available for some weekends and able to travel to regional NSW at times
• Physically fit and able to perform manual labour
• Strong work ethic and reliability
• Good communication skills with the crew, supervisors and subcontractors
• Able to take the initiative and get hands-on
• Ability to work well in a team and take direction

What We Offer

• Full-time work with consistent hours
• Long-term opportunity to be part of a growing company
• Variety of projects and experience
• Opportunities for growth and skill development
• Supportive and team-oriented work environment
• Salary can be negotiated for the right candidate
• We expect professionalism, punctuality, energy and a get-it-done attitude.
• We are looking to bring our new Leading Hand on board as soon as possible, but we will spend the necessary time to find the best fit.