Carpenter

BHW CONSTRUCTION LIMITED; Auckland; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

BHW CONSTRUCTION LIMITED in Auckland, North Island seeks an experienced carpenter to interpret plans, measure and cut timber, and install wooden structures in line with project specifications.

You will work independently and with a team, maintain tools, and ensure compliance with New Zealand building codes and safety regulations. The role covers building walls, staircases, window frames, flooring, and repairs as needed.

Qualifications

• Two years of relevant experience or a Level 4 qualification or higher in any field.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and a strong work ethic.
• Good understanding of New Zealand building codes and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret building plans to determine materials, dimensions, and installation procedures.
• Erect wooden structures such as walls, staircases, window frames and door frames.
• Carry out interior woodwork installations and ensure quality per plans and schedules.
• Order and select timber and materials, and prepare layouts for construction.

Skills

Timber framing

Reading blueprints

Site safety

Teamwork

Education

Diploma or certificate in carpentry

Tools

Power tools

Job description

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BHW CONSTRUCTION LIMITED – Auckland, North Island

• Reviewing and interpreting building plans and specifications to determinematerials, dimensions, and installation procedures.
• Erecting and setting up wooden structures such as walls, staircases, windowframes and door frames in line with project specifications.
• Carrying out interior woodwork installations, ensuring customer satisfactionaccording to plans, schedules and specifications.
• Ordering and selecting timber and materials, preparing layouts forconstruction, and ensuring material availability.
• Crafting, fitting and installing woodwork, wooden structures, wallboard, timberflooring, and window frames.
• Assembling and nailing pre-prepared wood components to from structuresand fittings.
• Measuring and cutting materials to the right size and shape for installation.
• Removing outdated fittings and carrying out necessary repairs to maintain theintegrity and functionality of the structure.
• Maintain and clean company tools and equipment to ensure optimalperformance.
• Reporting any equipment defects or damage to management to ensureworkplace safety and compliance.
• Adhering to all relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations whileensuring work meets New Zealand’s building standards.

Job pre-requisites :

• At least two years of relevant experience. Alternatively, a relevant level 4 qualification or Bachelor degree or above in any field is required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Eyes for details and a hard-working attitude.
• Good understanding of New Zealand building codes, health and safetyregulations, and industry standards is preferred.