Leading Hand Civil Carpenter! Tradestaff Hawke’s Bay is looking for an experienced Leading Hand Carpenter to take charge of carpentry works across a variety of civil and construction projects throughout the region.
This is a great opportunity for a skilled tradesperson who enjoys being hands-on while leading a team, coordinating daily activities and delivering high-quality workmanship. If you're a confident leader who can keep projects running safely and efficiently, we want to hear from you!For a strong client who has a powerful pipeline of work in the mix - this could be for you.
Location: Multiple sites across Hawke’s Bay
Start date: ASAP
Pay rate: $45–$48 per hour, depending on experience, with weekly pay
Your day-to-day responsibilities
Apply online today or give the team a call on 06 834 4650 to find out more!
Why Tradestaff?
We’re a trusted recruitment partner with over 3 decades of experience in matching skilled tradies with great opportunities.
We’re also proud members of the Recruitment & Consulting Services Association (RCSA) of Australia and New Zealand, which means we’re committed to high standards and ethical practices.
This is a great opportunity for a skilled tradesperson who enjoys being hands-on while leading a team, coordinating daily activities and delivering high-quality workmanship. If you're a confident leader who can keep projects running safely and efficiently, we want to hear from you!For a strong client who has a powerful pipeline of work in the mix - this could be for you.
Location: Multiple sites across Hawke’s Bay
Start date: ASAP
Pay rate: $45–$48 per hour, depending on experience, with weekly pay
Your day-to-day responsibilities
- Lead and supervise carpenters, apprentices and labourers while remaining actively involved on the tools.
- Coordinate daily tasks, allocate work and ensure projects stay on schedule.
- Carry out general carpentry, formwork, boxing, shuttering and foundation preparation.
- Complete structural repairs, framing, flooring, roofing, plasterboard installation and finishing work.
- Read and interpret construction plans, specifications and schedules to guide site activities.
- Work closely with site supervisors, builders and subcontractors to maintain efficient workflows.
- Maintain high workmanship standards and ensure all activities follow site health and safety requirements.
- Proven carpentry experience with a relevant trade qualification and demonstrated leadership capability.
- Strong ability to supervise teams, coordinate workloads and manage carpentry activities on-site.
- Confident reading construction drawings, specifications and schedules.
- Sound understanding of the NZ Building Code, construction methods and materials.
- Site Safe card, with EWP, Working at Heights and Confined Spaces tickets advantageous.
- Reliable transport, with your own carpentry tools preferred.
- Excellent attention to detail, physical fitness and a flexible, can-do attitude.
- Competitive pay of $45–$48 per hour, depending on experience.
- Weekly pay to keep your earnings consistent with hours worked.
- Variety of projects across civil, commercial and residential construction sites throughout Hawke’s Bay.
- Great clients and opportunities to work on projects for respected businesses throughout the region.
- Supportive team environment with a strong focus on workplace health and safety.
Apply online today or give the team a call on 06 834 4650 to find out more!
Why Tradestaff?
We’re a trusted recruitment partner with over 3 decades of experience in matching skilled tradies with great opportunities.
We’re also proud members of the Recruitment & Consulting Services Association (RCSA) of Australia and New Zealand, which means we’re committed to high standards and ethical practices.