Carpenter - Marlborough region

Tangram; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking skilled Carpenters to join their dynamic team in the Marlborough region. This permanent, full-time role offers a guaranteed minimum of 30 hours per week, with competitive pay based on experience. Ideal candidates will possess at least 2.5 years of relevant experience, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to safety and quality. You'll have the opportunity to work on diverse projects across the country, shaping materials and installing fixtures to create high-quality structures. Join a company that values teamwork, accountability, and positive impact in the industry.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2.5 years of relevant carpentry experience.
• Commitment to learning and developing skills.
• Adherence to health and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Shaping and cutting materials to specified measurements.
• Installing structures or fixtures using carpenter's tools.
• Maintaining records and providing written progress reports.

Skills

Carpentry

Time Management

Health and Safety Practices

Flexibility

Reliability

Education

Relevant Qualification

Tools

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Woodworking Machines

Job description

Carpenters required all throughout the Marlborough region!

OneStaff is currently seeking experienced Carpenters. You will need to be reliable and motivated. Flexibility with work locations is preferred, as you may be asked to work across the country to assist with various projects. Your duties include, but are not limited to:

1. Shaping or cutting materials to specified measurements using hand tools, machines, or power saws.
2. Following established safety rules and regulations to maintain a safe and clean environment.
3. Measuring and marking cutting lines on materials using rulers, pencils, chalk, and marking gauges.
4. Installing structures or fixtures, such as windows, frames, flooring, trim, or hardware, using carpenter's hand or power tools.
5. Verifying the trueness of structures using tools like a plumb bob and level.
6. Building or repairing cabinets, doors, frameworks, floors, or other wooden fixtures using woodworking machines, hand tools, or power tools.
7. Selecting and ordering lumber or other required materials.
8. Assembling and fastening materials to create frameworks or props using hand tools, wood screws, nails, dowel pins, or glue.
9. Removing damaged or defective parts of structures and repairing or replacing them.
10. Maintaining records, documenting actions, and providing written progress reports.
11. Inspecting ceiling or floor tiles, wall coverings, siding, glass, or woodwork for damage.
12. Erecting scaffolding or ladders for above-ground construction.
13. Finishing surfaces of woodwork or wallboard using paint, hand tools, or paneling.
14. Studying drawings and creating forming shutters for concrete work.
15. Creating structures, forms, or chutes for pouring concrete in large jobs.
16. Arranging for subcontractors for specialized work like heating or electrical wiring.
17. Covering sub-floors with building paper and laying hardwood, parquet, or wood-strip floors.
18. Filling cracks or defects in plaster or plasterboard and sanding patches.
19. Applying decorative or soundproofing panels to ceilings or walls.
20. Preparing cost estimates for clients or employers.
21. Working with or removing hazardous materials.
22. Performing minor plumbing, welding, sandblasting, or water blasting work.
23. All other duties as assigned.

Pay conditions: Minimum $30.00 to $35.00 per hour depending on experience.

Hours of work: Guaranteed minimum of 30 hours per week.

Skills and experience required:

• Minimum of 2.5 years of relevant carpentry experience or a relevant qualification.
• Friendly demeanor, good time management, and a strong work ethic.
• Flexibility to work in various locations across New Zealand.
• A commitment to learning and developing skills.
• Adherence to health and safety practices on-site.
• Reliable and hardworking.

Location: Multiple locations across New Zealand, including Northland, Auckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Hawke's Bay, Taranaki, Gisborne, Manawatu-Whanganui, Wellington, Marlborough, Nelson-Tasman, Canterbury, West Coast, Otago, and Southland.

This is a permanent, full-time role. Applicants must be NZ Citizens/Residents or hold a valid NZ work visa.

If interested, send your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

OneStaff is a NZ-owned industrial recruitment agency with 16 branches across NZ. We are dedicated to building New Zealand industry and improving lives through better work. Our core values, represented by the acronym T.A.H.I., are:

• Teamwork: Acting with genuine intent and positive action as a collective.
• Accountability: Taking responsibility for our actions and efforts, owning what we say and do.
• Hustle: Working hard, working smarter, and efficiently to achieve better outcomes with joy and pride.
• Impact: Delivering positive change and value through our services.

We believe these values help us work effectively with clients and candidates, delivering positive outcomes to grow our people and industry.

We are committed to these principles, working together to achieve your career goals, whether it’s a new job, development, better conditions, or a better work/life balance. We aim to support you in your journey.