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Carpenter

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Construction · Christchurch, New Zealand · Full-Time · Discussed at interview · Visa: Employer sponsored

A New Zealand-owned workforce contracting company in Christchurch wants experienced Carpenters who have worked with a range of construction methods across commercial, residential and industrial jobs. Alongside experienced construction crews, you will deliver accurate, quality workmanship while staying safe and efficient on varied sites.

The positions are full-time employment contracts, with consistent hours on short and long-term projects and the chance of permanent employment later. Visa sponsorship opportunities exist for eligible candidates.

Site managers like a CV that shows your whole trade, so list the building methods you know, your references and any Site Safe or other trade tickets. Draft your carpentry CV with a cleaner structure before applying.

Key Responsibilities

  • Handle general carpentry, framing, fixing and construction work on a range of sites.
  • Install roofing, and carry out roofing repairs, maintenance and related work.
  • Measure, cut, assemble and fit timber, framing, roofing materials and building components.
  • Deal with exterior cladding, architraves and steel stud work.
  • Follow construction drawings, plans, specifications and measurements, and any instructions you are given.
  • Keep working safely and efficiently, and keep standards of workmanship high.

Requirements & Eligibility

  • You will need residential or commercial construction experience that is relevant.
  • You will also need a strong work history and references backing up your experience and standard of work.
  • Ideally, you have experience with general carpentry, framing, fixing, roofing, exterior cladding, architraves and steel stud work, and can work from construction drawings, plans, specifications and measurements.
  • Advantageous: Site Safe and other relevant trade tickets and licences.
  • Advantageous: your own hand and power tools.
  • Advantageous: a Drivers license and your own vehicle.

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