Carpenter

Turbo Staff Ltd; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30+ hours per week guaranteed

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team culture

Diverse projects

Job summary

Turbo Staff Ltd is seeking skilled Carpenters to join our team in New Zealand. The role involves delivering diverse carpentry and construction tasks with a focus on safety, accuracy, and timely completion.

You will read drawings, select materials, assemble wood components, and install fittings across residential and commercial projects. A minimum of three years in construction is expected, with strong attention to plans and quality workmanship.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of carpentry experience.
• Proven competency in construction.
• Ability to read and interpret plans and measurements accurately.

Responsibilities

• Study drawings and specifications to determine materials, dimensions, and installation procedures.
• Order, select, and prepare timbers and other materials.
• Cut, shape, and assemble wood parts with precision.
• Erect frameworks, roof framing, sub-flooring, and floorboards with alignment.
• Install cladding, fascia, doors, windows and fittings.
• Carry out formwork and joinery tasks as required.
• Install various materials including timber, stone, brick, metal and Perspex.
• Operate power and hand tools safely and effectively.
• Support onsite tasks such as concreting, material handling, and scaffolding setup.

Skills

Carpentry expertise

Reading drawings/specs

Framing/roof framing

Site safety awareness

Tools

Nail guns

Skillsaw

Drills

Grinders

Drop saws

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Carpenters to join our team. The role requires providing trade skills, knowledge, and experience to successfully undertake a wide range of carpentry and construction tasks. You will be responsible for completing contract works in a safe, accurate, and timely manner, while adhering to all health and safety requirements.

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Carpenters to join our team. The role requires providing trade skills, knowledge, and experience to successfully undertake a wide range of carpentry and construction tasks. You will be responsible for completing contract works in a safe, accurate, and timely manner, while adhering to all health and safety requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Study drawings and specifications to determine materials, dimensions, and installation procedures.
• Order, select, and prepare timbers and other required materials.
• Cut, shape, and assemble wood parts, nail and secure structures with precision.
• Erect frameworks, roof framing, sub-flooring, and floorboards, ensuring trueness and accurate alignment.
• Perform installation of cladding, fascia, doors, windows, and other fittings.
• Sheath roofs and assemble prepared wood for structures and fittings.
• Carry out concrete formwork, cutting wood joints, and repairing existing fittings when required.
• Install and fabricate a variety of materials such as timber, stone, brick, metal, plastic laminates, and Perspex.
• Install glass and mirrors in windows, skylights, doors, interior partitions, and display areas.
• Operate machinery, power tools, and hand tools effectively (e.g., nail guns, skillsaws, drills, grinders, and drop saws).
• Assist with additional onsite tasks such as mixing and spreading concrete, loading/unloading materials, insulating buildings, fitting awnings/screens, erecting scaffolding, digging trenches, and general site preparation.

Skills & Requirements

• At least 3 years of relevant experience.
• Proven competency with prior experience in the construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of construction procedures and materials.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and measurements accurately.
• Proficient in framework erection, panel systems, roof framing, sub-flooring, and verification of structural alignment.
• Skilled in assembling, installing, and repairing wood structures and fixtures.
• Knowledge of bricklaying, mortar application, and precision joint work.
• Comfortable working at varying heights and ensuring structural precision.

What We Offer

• Minimum guaranteed 30 hours per week
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• A supportive team culture and career growth pathways
• Opportunities to work on diverse and challenging projects

When workers are required to travel, appropriate travel and accommodation expenses will be provided.

Positions available in the following regions

• Auckland
• Waikato
• Bay of Plenty
• Hawkes Bay
• Manawatu-Whanganui
• Wellington
• Tasman
• Nelson
• Marlborough
• West Coast
• Southland
• Northland
• Taranaki
• Gisborne
• Canterbury
• Otago