Carpenter

JobSpace; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora New Zealand is seeking skilled carpenters for permanent, full-time positions. The role requires a minimum of 30 hours per week and experience in residential or commercial carpentry. Travel may be required, with travel costs covered by the employer.

Candidates should have at least two references, a clean criminal record, and a valid driver’s license. Responsibilities include reading plans, measuring materials, cutting, laminating, loading and distributing materials to sites, and basic

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years carpentry experience in residential or commercial projects.
• Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Fitting, cutting, laminating and shaping construction materials.
• Load/unload materials and distribute to sites as required.
• Mixing, pouring and spreading concrete or aggregate mixtures as needed.
• Assist with ordering timbers and materials and prepare layouts.

Skills

Carpentry

Plans reading

Material estimation

Laminating

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

The roles are permanent, full-time employment with a minimum of 30 hours of work per week guaranteed.

The successful candidates must have at least 2 years of carpentry experience, residential or commercial. The role may require you to travel out of town from time to time; the employer will pay for the travel costs.

You must have at least 2 contactable references, a clean criminal record and a driver's license.

Job Description Summary:

• Have excellent carpentry trade skills, experience, and knowledge.
• A good level of understanding and ability to work of plans and specifications to determine materials required, dimensions and installation.
• May order or select timbers and materials and prepare layouts.
• Fitting, cutting, laminating, and shaping different types of construction materials.
• Loading and unloading building materials, machinery, and tools and distributing them to construction or road sites.
• Mixing, pouring, and spreading concrete/ other aggregate mixtures, using portable cement/ aggregate mixers.

Other carpentry job descriptions will be discussed with the successful candidates.