Qualified Carpenters

Heights Recruitment; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 58,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Heights Recruitment in Christchurch is seeking qualified carpenters for long-term contract work on high-end residential builds. You will join a close-knit team on $1M+ projects, with a focus on finishing quality and reliable site performance.

Applicants should hold NZ qualifications, have proven carpentry experience, own a toolkit and reliable transport. Sponsorship is not offered; expect consistent hours and weekly invoicing handled by Heights Recruitment.

Qualifications

• NZ residency or valid NZ work visa is required; sponsorship is not available.
• Own tool kit with reliable transport.
• Punctual, reliable and committed to a job well done.

Responsibilities

• Join a medium sized construction team delivering high-spec, quality finishes.
• Collaborate with foremen and crews to ensure projects meet deadlines.
• Support consistent hours on well-run, premium sites.

Skills

Punctual

Reliable

Teamwork

Education

NZ qualified carpenter

Tools

Own tool kit

Job description

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Heights Recruitment – Christchurch, South Island

The residential construction market is firing on all cylinders and we have three sites looking for long term self sufficient Carpenters.

All three sites are high end architectural units in the $1M+ range, you'll be working with great crews, and headache free contracting through Heights! Let us take care of finding the work, you get paid weekly (no chasing invoices), and all the admin associated with contracting! This work isconsistent hours, solid sites, and no mucking around.

What's in it for you

• $42–$50 per hour + GST (if registered) contract - paid on time, every week
• Long pipeline of local work in town to keep you busy. (plenty of car parking too)
• Clean, well-run sites, not chaos builds
• Epic company culture where people get along and work together
• We handle the admin - invoicing, timesheets, chasing money and insurances

Role

Work with a medium sized construction team who all know each other and are working towards the same outcome. High spec, high quality and a chocker block pipeline.

We know this client well, we've met the owners, foremen, and crews, so we can vouch for the culture and expectations onsite. Expect well-run sites, solid leadership, good banter, and teams that get stuck in without the drama.

If you're a qualified carpenter looking for steady contract work, top rates, and projects you'll be proud to put your name on, give us a call for a confidential chat.

What we are looking for

• NZ qualified carpenters with proven experience
• Own tool kit (plant tools not needed) with reliable transport
• Turns up, gets stuck in, no babysitting required
• You take pride in your work - especially the finishing side
• Punctual, reliable and committed to a job well done

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa - please note: sponsorships are not available for this role. Applicants may be required to undertake pre-employment alcohol and drug testing.