Civil Carpenter

Turbo Staff; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

South Island opportunities

Pastoral care

Flexible work environment

Job summary

Turbo Staff is actively seeking experienced Civil Carpenters to work on long-term projects across residential, commercial and construction sectors in New Zealand.

You will join a busy, supportive team, gain hands-on experience, and learn from skilled professionals while delivering high-quality formwork, concrete structures and carpentry on civil sites. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in NZ.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience as a Carpenter, specializing in formwork and concrete structures.
• Experience working on bridges, roads and large civil construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of formwork, boxing, concrete structures, beams, stair construction, and high-quality finishing work.

Responsibilities

• Reading and interpreting blueprints, plans, and specifications to carry out carpentry tasks on civil sites.
• Constructing formwork, boxing, beams, walls, stairs and other structural elements for bridges and civil infrastructure projects.
• Working with concrete, ensuring high-quality finishes and active participation in pours.
• Operating power tools and hand tools to cut, shape, and assemble materials with precision and care.
• Collaborating with engineers and site supervisors to ensure timely completion per project requirements.

Skills

Carpentry

Formwork

Concrete structures

Beams

Stair construction

Blueprint interpretation

Safety compliance

Manual labour

Power tools

Hand tools

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Job description

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At Turbo Staff, we're all about hard work, reliability, and teamwork. We are currently seeking experienced Civil Carpenters who are eager to work on long-term projects across the residential, commercial, and construction sectors.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a busy and supportive team where you will gain hands‑on experience, work on exciting projects, and learn from highly skilled professionals. If you are motivated, results-driven, and ready to take your skills to the next level, we would love to hear from you.

Due to our clients' requirements and project timeframes, only candidates who are legally entitled to work in New Zealand will be considered for this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Reading and interpreting blueprints, plans, and specifications to carry out a wide range of carpentry tasks on civil construction sites.
• Constructing formwork, boxing, beams, walls, stairs, and other structural elements for bridges and civil infrastructure projects.
• Working with concrete, ensuring high-quality finishes and actively participating in concrete pours and related tasks.
• Operating power tools and hand tools to cut, shape, and assemble materials with precision and care.
• Collaborating with engineers and site supervisors to ensure work is completed on time and in accordance with project requirements.

The Role

At Turbo Staff, we're all about hard work, reliability, and teamwork. We are currently seeking experienced Civil Carpenters who are eager to work on long-term projects across the residential, commercial, and construction sectors.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a busy and supportive team where you will gain hands‑on experience, work on exciting projects, and learn from highly skilled professionals. If you are motivated, results-driven, and ready to take your skills to the next level, we would love to hear from you.

Due to our clients' requirements and project timeframes, only candidates who are legally entitled to work in New Zealand will be considered for this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Reading and interpreting blueprints, plans, and specifications to carry out a wide range of carpentry tasks on civil construction sites.
• Constructing formwork, boxing, beams, walls, stairs, and other structural elements for bridges and civil infrastructure projects.
• Working with concrete, ensuring high-quality finishes and actively participating in concrete pours and related tasks.
• Operating power tools and hand tools to cut, shape, and assemble materials with precision and care.
• Collaborating with engineers and site supervisors to ensure work is completed on time and in accordance with project requirements.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years' experience as a Carpenter, specializing in formwork and concrete structures.
• Proven experience working on bridges, roads, and large-scale civil construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of formwork, boxing, concrete structures, beams, stair construction, and high-quality finishing work.
• High attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, and a commitment to workplace safety and quality workmanship.
• Physically fit and capable of performing manual labour in a variety of weather conditions.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate of $28-$35 per hour.
• Opportunities available across the South Island.
• Outstanding pastoral care - we genuinely care about our team and your well‑being.
• Flexible and supportive work environment with opportunities for future career progression.