Carpenters

Unite Recruit; Manawatū-Whanganui; On-site; NZD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Long-term commercial projects

Career progression

PPE provided

Competitive hourly rates

Job summary

Unite Recruit is seeking a skilled carpenter for on-site work on large commercial sites in New Zealand. The role focuses on structural framing, formwork, and reading plans, with emphasis on high safety and workmanship standards.

Ideal candidates have at least 3 years of commercial carpentry experience, will read plans confidently, and hold a current Site Safe Passport. Willingness to work with site managers and other trades is essential, with long-term project opportunities and weekly pay.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ commercial carpentry experience.
• Experience on structural or large-scale commercial projects.
• Ability to read and work from plans.
• Strong understanding of NZ commercial construction standards.
• Current Site Safe Passport.
• Reliable, punctual, and safety-focused.

Responsibilities

• Structural framing and commercial carpentry
• Formwork, boxing, and concrete preparation
• Reading and interpreting plans and specifications
• Installing structural timber and construction components
• Using hand and power tools safely and effectively
• Working alongside site managers and other trades onsite
• Maintaining safe work practices and site compliance
• Delivering high-quality work within project deadlines

Skills

3+ years commercial carpentry

Read plans

Safety conscious

Job description

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• Wages - $30.00 to $38.00 per hour + 8% holiday pay
• Contractor - $42.00 to $48.00 per hour

Hourly Rates:

• Wages - $30.00 to $38.00 per hour + 8% holiday pay
• Contractor - $42.00 to $48.00 per hour

This role is ideal for someone with strong structural carpentry experience who can work efficiently on large commercial sites while maintaining high safety and workmanship standards.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Structural framing and commercial carpentry
• Formwork, boxing, and concrete preparation
• Reading and interpreting plans and specifications
• Installing structural timber and construction components
• Using hand and power tools safely and effectively
• Working alongside site managers and other trades onsite
• Maintaining safe work practices and site compliance
• Delivering high-quality work within project deadlines

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 3 years’ commercial carpentry experience
• Experience on structural or large-scale commercial projects
• Ability to read and work from plans
• Strong understanding of NZ commercial construction standards
• Current Site Safe Passport
• Reliable, punctual, and safety-focused
• Own tools preferred
• Full driver licence and reliable transport
• Ability to pass drug and alcohol testing

Preferred Tickets & Experience Highly regarded but not essential:

• Working at Heights
• EWP / Scissor Lift
• First Aid
• Concrete formwork experience
• Experience on high-rise or infrastructure projects

Health & Safety Requirements Successful applicants must be committed to:

• Following the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015
• Wearing PPE correctly at all times
• Hazard identification and reporting
• Toolbox meetings and site safety procedures
• Maintaining clean and safe work areas

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rates based on experience
• Weekly pay
• Long-term commercial projects
• Supportive team environment
• Career progression opportunitiesPPE provided where required

All applicants must hold a valid NZ work visa or an NZ resident.

About Us

Unite Recruit specializes in meeting the staffing needs of companies in the civil, industrial, and commercial industries. Launch into your career with the support of Unite Recruit, as we have opportunities to up-skill you along the way.