Carpenter

Better Trade Solutions Ltd; Invercargill City; On-site; NZD 38,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rates from $27.50 to $32.00 per hour

Minimum of 30 hours a week

Mon-Fri 7am–6pm, Saturdays/Sundays as

Provide own tools

Job summary

Better Trade Solutions Ltd in Invercargill, South Island invites experienced carpenters for permanent roles on commercial, civil and residential projects across the Southland region.

You will perform general carpentry, interpret plans, prepare foundations and formwork, erect framing and linings, and ready buildings for inspections. Trade qualification or 3+ years' experience required; own tools needed.

Qualifications

• Trade qualified with NZ level 4 certificate in Carpentry or overseas equivalent or at least 3 years of relevant construction experience.
• Be fit with a strong work ethic and good communication.
• Solid Health & Safety understanding for construction sites.
• Eligible to work in NZ and pass pre-employment checks.

Responsibilities

• All aspects of general carpentry.
• Interpret construction plans/working drawings.
• Prepare foundations, measure/cut/install formwork/falsework for reo and concrete.
• Erect timber framing, walls/roof trusses and fixings.
• Install internal and exterior linings.
• Prepare building for council inspections.
• Finish carpentry works including doors, windows and skirtings.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Health & Safety awareness

Education

NZ level 4 Carpentry certificate or overseas equivalent

3+ years construction experience

Tools

Own tools

Job description

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Better Trade Solutions Ltd – Invercargill, South Island

We have permanent positions available for experienced carpenters based in the Southland Region in commercial civil and residential projects working with some of the most well-recognised construction companies in NZ.

In the role, you will perform:

• All aspects of general carpentry
• Ability to interpret construction plans/working drawings
• Prepare foundations - measure/cut/install formwork/falsework in preparation for reo and concrete
• Prepare and erect timber framing, walls/roof trusses along with required fixings
• Prepare/install all internal and exterior linings
• Prepare building for various council inspections
• All aspects of finishing carpentry works including doors, windows and skirtings etc

What we are looking for:

• Trade qualified with a NZ level 4 certificate in Carpentry or overseas equivalent or a minimum of 3 years of relevant construction experience
• Be fit with a great work ethic
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work well in a teamSolid understanding of Health & Safety requirements in the construction sector
• Eligible to work in NZ
• Must be able to pass a preemployment drug/alcohol test and a criminal background check
• The Employee is required to provide their own tools

What we will offer:

• Rates from $27.50 to $32.00 per hour
• Minimum of 30 hours a week
• Working Hours - Monday to Friday – between 7am and 6pm
• Saturdays and/or Sundays – as required, provided that the Employee will not work more than six consecutive days in a row.