Carpentry Foreman

RobLawMax Recruitment; Wellington; On-site; NZD 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate based on经验

Job summary

RobLawMax Recruitment is seeking a skilled Foreman to lead carpentry crews on a Wellington site, overseeing daily activities and ensuring work is on schedule and up to standard.

You will read plans, coordinate materials, labour and subcontractors, and maintain a strong focus on safety and productivity, while communicating with project managers.

This role offers an hourly rate based on experience and a clear path to leadership with long-term career growth within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Proven carpentry experience with leadership or foreman roles preferred.
• Strong ability to read plans and manage site work.
• Solid understanding of building methods and site coordination.
• Confident in leading teams and driving productivity.
• Strong commitment to health and safety.
• Reliable, organised and practical problem-solver.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise carpentry crews on site
• Manage daily site activities and workflow
• Read and interpret plans, drawings and specifications
• Coordinate materials, labour and subcontractors
• Ensure work is completed safely, on time, and to a high standard
• Problem-solve on site and support the team with hands-on carpentry work
• Maintain strong communication with project managers and stakeholders

Skills

Leadership

Read plans

Site coordination

Health and safety

On-site carpentry

Job description

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What you'll be doing:

• Leading and supervising carpentry crews on site
• Managing daily site activities and workflow
• Reading and interpreting plans, drawings, and specifications
• Coordinating materials, labour, and subcontractors
• Ensuring work is completed safely, on time, and to a high standard
• Problem-solving on site and supporting the team with hands-on carpentry work when required
• Maintaining strong communication with project managers and stakeholders

What's in it for you:

• Competitive hourly rate based on experience
• Opportunity to step into a leadership role with real responsibility
• Supportive company with strong pipeline of work
• Career growth and long-term potential

What we're looking for:

• Proven experience in carpentry, with leadership or foreman experience preferred
• Strong ability to read plans and manage site work
• Solid understanding of building methods and site coordination
• Confident leading teams and driving productivity
• Strong commitment to health and safety
• Reliable, organised, and practical approach to problem-solving

Applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug screening.