Formwork Carpenter

Connell Contractors; New Plymouth; On-site; NZD 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Diverse and interesting projects

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Connell Contractors in New Plymouth is seeking a Formwork Carpenter to contribute to our civil projects in the Lower North Island, delivering high-quality foundation pads and timber structures on site.

You will have 3 years of verifiable work experience or a relevant trade qualification (level 4 preferred); experience in mainstream formwork carpentry is desirable. The role runs Monday to Friday, 7:00am–5:30pm, with a minimum of 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• 3 years of verifiable work experience.
• Alternatively, a relevant trade qualification (level 4 preferred).
• Experience in mainstream formwork carpentry would be preferred.
• A commitment to health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Constructing formwork, falsework and other timber structures
• Operating items of small plant and machinery on which you have been deemed competent
• Manual labor including lifting, carrying and shoveling
• Assisting all other trades on site to allow tasks to be completed as efficiently as possible
• Spotting plant and machinery
• Placing concrete
• Collecting and/or delivering materials
• Site cleaning duties and general housekeeping

Skills

Formwork carpentry

Health & Safety

Construction site experience

Education

Trade qualification (level 4 preferred)

Job description

Connell is a multi-disciplinary civil construction company with offices based in Hamilton, Auckland, Taupo and New Plymouth. We are industry leaders in energy and three water sectors, specialising in all civil related disciplines. Our sites include brownfield and greenfield electrical substations / switchyards, solar farms, deep and complex drainage projects. Many sites include in-situ cast concrete and precast concrete buildings and structures.

Our projects are successfully delivered to clients nationwide and we hold a strong reputation for market leading performance. We're looking for the right person who can get us the right result as our Taranaki based Formwork Carpenter.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As Formwork Carpenter, you'll be working alongside our team on projects in and around the Lower North Island region, producing high quality foundation pads and structures.

You will have:

• 3 years of verifiable work experience
• Alternatively, a relevant trade qualification (level 4 preferred)

Experience in mainstream formwork carpentry would be preferred.

A commitment to health and safety.

Job duties include

• Constructing formwork, falsework and other timber structures
• Operating items of small plant and machinery on which you have been deemed competent
• Manual labor including lifting, carrying and shoveling
• Assisting all other trades on site to allow tasks to be completed as efficiently as possible
• Spotting plant and machinery
• Placing concrete
• Collecting and/or delivering materials
• Site cleaning duties and general housekeeping

This is a hands on role where you'll be able to utilize your experience from across the building industry and other related projects. Ordinary days of work are Monday to Friday between the hours of 7:00am and 5:30pm. Minimum guaranteed hours are 40 hours per week.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive remuneration package ($30 - $34/hour depending on experience)
• Exposure to diverse and interesting projects
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement

ABOUT CONNELL

Established in 1985, Connell Contractors is an award-winning business with more than 80 employees. Recently acquired by Northpower, we pride ourselves on a culture of integrity, innovation and excellence. A tight knit crew, we take our work seriously and back our people with training and leadership that listens.

In-line with our stringent health and safety standards, the successful applicant will be required to undertake a pre-employment health assessment, drug and alcohol test and MOJ check.