Carpenter

JobSpace; Whangarei; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

INNOVATIVE CONSTRUCTION & TRADING LIMITED is seeking two carpenters to join our busy team in Whangarei, New Zealand. This full-time role offers a minimum of 30 guaranteed hours per week and involves reviewing drawings, selecting materials, fabricating components, and installing frameworks, roofing, cladding, and fittings.

Candidates should have at least two years’ construction experience or a construction-related certificate, good communication, and the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• Two years of work experience in construction, or a certificate in a construction-related area can replace the work experience requirement.
• Good communication and coordination skills to work as a team member.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings and specifications to determine required materials, dimensions, and installation methods.
• Order and select timber and building materials, ensuring quantity and quality.
• Prepare layouts, cut materials to size, and assemble components using nails, screws, and adhesives.
• Construct and install framework, roof structures, sub-flooring, and floorboards with structural accuracy.
• Install fascia panels, roof sheathing, exterior cladding, and door/window frames.
• Assemble and fit pre-cut wood to form structures and fittings for installation.
• Cut and shape wood joints for strong and secure connections.
• Repair and modify existing fixtures and fittings.
• Adhere to health and safety standards.
• Perform other reasonable tasks as required by management.

Skills

Communication skills

Coordination skills

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Education

Construction-related certificate

Job description

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INNOVATIVE CONSTRUCTION & TRADING LIMITED specializes in carpentry and a wide range of construction work. We are seeking two carpenters to join our busy team and deliver high-quality service to our valued customers. This is a full-time position with a minimum of 30 guaranteed hours per week.

This position requires you to do the following tasks:

• Review drawings and specifications to determine required materials, dimensions, and installation methods.
• Order and select timber and building materials, ensuring accuracy in quantity and quality.
• Prepare layouts, cut materials to size, and assemble components using nails, screws, and adhesives.
• Construct and install framework, roof structures, sub-flooring, and floorboards, ensuring structural accuracy.
• Install fascia panels, roof sheathing, exterior cladding, and door and window frames.
• Assemble and fit pre-cut wood to form structures and fittings for installation.
• Cut and shape wood joints for strong and secure connections.
• Repair and modify existing fixtures and fittings.
• Adhere to health and safety standards.
• Other reasonable tasks required by management.

Requirements of the position include:

At least two years of work experience in construction, or a certificate in a construction-related area can replace the work experience requirement.

Good communication and coordination skills to work as a team member.

Strong attention to detail.

Ability to work independently.