Commercial Carpeneter, New Zealand
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RobLawMax Recruitment

Commercial Carpenter

  • Posted 6d ago
  • On Site
  • Temp

Palmerston North

Job Description

If you're confident working on large-scale commercial sites and take pride in producing quality workmanship, we'd love to hear from you. You'll be involved in a variety of commercial construction projects, including new builds, fit-outs, structural work, and concrete formwork, working alongside experienced crews in a professional site environment.


What you'll be doing:


  • Commercial construction on new builds and fit-out projects
  • Framing, formwork, and structural carpentry
  • Reading and interpreting plans and specifications
  • Installing timber and structural components
  • Working safely and efficiently as part of a commercial construction team


What we're looking for:


  • Proven commercial building/carpentry experience
  • Experience with framing, formwork, and structural carpentry
  • Ability to read and work from plans
  • Own hand tools preferred
  • Site Safe or ConstructSafe certification
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test
  • Reliable transport and a strong work ethic


What's on offer:


  • Competitive hourly rates based on experience
  • Full-time, ongoing work
  • Opportunities to work on a range of commercial construction projects
  • Supportive teams and long-term career opportunities


If you're an experienced Commercial Builder looking for your next opportunity in Palmerston North, apply today or call Lee-Tara Thoresen on 021 243 1568

Desired Hard Skills

  • Formwork
  • Framing
  • Reading Plans
  • Structural Carpentry

Desired Soft Skills

  • Reliability
  • Strong Work Ethic

Benefits & Perks

  • 🏎 Competitive Salary

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