Carpenter

Better Trade Solutions Ltd; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate $27.50–$32.00

Minimum 30 hours per week

Mon-Fri 7am–6pm

Sat/Sun as required (max 6 consecutive

Job summary

Better Trade Solutions Ltd in Hamilton, Waikato, is recruiting experienced carpenters for permanent roles across commercial, civil and residential projects. You will join a team working with well-known NZ construction companies, applying your carpentry skills on site.

You must be trade-qualified with NZ level 4 in Carpentry or overseas equivalent, or have at least three years of relevant experience. The role requires safety focus, reliability and the ability to read plans.

Qualifications

• 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 team
• Solid 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Health & Safety

Work ethic

NZ work eligibility

Education

NZ level 4 Carpentry or overseas equivalent

Job description

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Better Trade Solutions Ltd – Hamilton, North Island

We have permanent positions available for experienced carpenters based in the Waikato 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 team

Solid 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.