We are a small construction company seeking carpenters to help us grow. We take pride in our work and are looking for new team members to join us.
Location: Auckland Region (working at multiple sites)
Position: Permanent, Full-time (minimum 35 hours per week, maximum 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday but with opportunity to work on weekends)
Hourly rate: minimum $29.66 per hour, maximum $30.00 per hour
Job Responsibilities:
- Select and order timber and other building materials as required.
- Check the accuracy and alignment of structures using appropriate tools.
- Cut timber and assemble, then nail together shaped and prepared parts.
- Interpret drawings, blueprints, sketches and specifications to identify required materials and dimensions.
- Plan and prepare layout before construction begins.
- Install framework, prefabricated systems, and roof framing on-site.
- Fit external wall cladding and door, and window frames.
- Lay sub-flooring and floorboards according to specifications.
- Fix fascia panels and sheath roofing structures.
- Join wood components by cutting and fitting joints as needed.
- May construct and install formwork for concrete work.
- Assemble pre-cut wood to form structural frameworks and interior fittings.
- May repair or restore existing fittings and fixtures.
- May work with materials such as plastic laminates, Perspex, or metals.
- Follow the determined installation procedures during construction work.
Successful candidates will have:
- At least two years of relevant experience
- Be responsible and be sensible.
- Be punctual and able to complete tasks in a reasonable timeframe
- Be honest and reliable.
- Be a good team player and be able to work unsupervised.
- Be physically fit to carry out the tasks.
- Be considerate to others.
- No criminal convictions.
- Clean driver’s license if you drive your own car.
- Be able to follow to Health and Safety rules
- Be able to provide work references if required
- Be able to take and pass random drug tests if required.
Please note:
In your cover letter / CV, please indicate your NZ immigration status (eg. NZ citizen, Resident Visa holder, work visa holder or no visa, etc)