Leading Hand (Structures)

What's the job? About the role | Ko te kaupapa We’re looking for an experienced Civil Carpenter with strong leadership skills to join our team in a Leading Hand – Structures role. With multiple projects underway and more coming up, this is a great chance to be part of a skilled and dynamic team, working on high-profile projects like bridges, retaining walls, and boardwalks. You will bring experience in formwork and boxing, concrete work, as well as skilled knowledge in steelwork. You’ll also need to be confident reading and interpreting plans and have a proven background in civil building projects, preferably with bridge experience. As a Leading Hand you will play an important role in managing and overseeing a wide range of projects. You will have experience leading and motivating a team of skilled tradespeople and labourers to ensure that projects are completed on time and to the highest standard. This is the perfect opportunity for someone who’s been leading teams, or is ready to step up and looking to grow their career while building meaningful infrastructure in our communities. What you’ll bring | Ko ngā pukenga ōu Level 4 – Concrete Construction (Commercial and Civil Infrastructure) Proven experience in civil infrastructure concrete and formwork construction Demonstrated competency in formwork installation, steel fixing, and concrete placement and finishing Ability to read, interpret, and work from construction drawings and specifications Current Site Safe or ConstructSafe passport Full Class 1 driver licence Ability to work unsupervised and complete tasks to programme and quality requirements Strong understanding of health and safety requirements on civil construction sites Works well in a crew and communicates clearly Takes pride in quality, safety, and doing the job right What we bring | He aha ta tatou kawe mai Competitive hourly rate, weekly pay and company vehicle (To and From work) Career opportunities through training & development Increased KiwiSaver employer contributions after service milestones Birthday leave after 1 year, retail discounts and a great working culture! Varied and interesting work every day An innovative company with diverse projects The company is committed to providing a safe work environment. Successful candidates are required to pass a pre-employment medical, drug, and alcohol test prior to employment. Our values | Ngā Uaratanga Trustworthy | Whakawhirinaki – People You Can Rely On Teamwork | Mahi Tahi – People Who Work Together Guardianship | Kaitiakitanga – People Who Protect Our Place Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa. #J-18808-Ljbffr