Leading Hand

Livingstone Building; Auckland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Livingstone Building, a respected construction company in Auckland, is seeking a Lead Hand with a strong background in commercial construction to oversee projects. The role entails supervising crews, fostering a collaborative environment, and ensuring high standards in safety and quality. This opportunity offers competitive wages and benefits, including medical insurance after 12 months and parental leave top-up.

Benefits

Competitive wage

Medical insurance after 12 months

Parental leave top-up for 10 weeks

Development pathways

A collaborative culture

Qualifications

• Trade Qualified Carpenter with at least 5 years of NZ construction experience.
• Proven leadership and management skills in construction.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and codes.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate construction crews to meet high standards and schedules.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to team members.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety protocols.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team Management

Construction Knowledge

Safety Commitment

Education

Trade Qualified Carpenter

Job description

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Livingstone Building, a family-owned business, has grown over the past 70+ years into a highly respected construction company with a strong presence in Auckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, and Taranaki. We have formed long-lasting relationships with clients in the education, healthcare, retail, hospitality, and industrial sectors. With every project, we deliver innovation and excellence.

About Livingstone Livingstone Building is a family-owned business with over 70 years of experience, operating in Auckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, and Taranaki. We pride ourselves on building long-term relationships across various sectors and delivering quality and innovation in every project.

The role We are seeking a Lead Hand with experience in commercial construction and team leadership to ensure projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to high standards.

As a Lead Hand, you will uphold Livingstone values on site, oversee daily activities, prioritize safety, and meet deadlines without compromising quality. The ideal candidate will thrive on variety, excel in leadership and reporting, and have strong experience in commercial building.

Broadly, the role will involve:

• Supervising and coordinating construction crews to ensure tasks are completed to high standards and on schedule
• Providing guidance and mentorship to team members to develop their skills
• Collaborating with project managers and architects to interpret plans and specifications
• Troubleshooting and resolving on-site issues
• Ensuring adherence to health and safety protocols
• Fostering a positive work environment

What we're looking for:

• Trade Qualified Carpenter with at least 5 years of NZ construction experience
• Proven leadership and management skills in construction
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and codes
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to safety and productivity
• Ability to mentor junior team members
• Proficient in reading construction plans

What’s on offer:

• Competitive wage
• Medical insurance after 12 months
• Parental leave top-up for 10 weeks
• Development pathways
• A collaborative culture

Visit our website https://www.livingstonebuilding.co.nz/ to see our projects. If this sounds like you, apply online now.

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