Pre Cast Carpenter, New Zealand
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Extrastaff

Carpenter Carpenter Carpenter

  • Posted 1w ago
  • On Site
  • Full Time, Fixed Term Contract

Canterbury Region

Job Description

Extrastaff are looking for experienced carpenters and hammerhand who have experience in framing, pre-nail framing and finishing work. Working on sites around Christchurch our client has several long-term projects, large and small scale fit-outs, and are looking for additional staff to assist on these projects.


The roles that are available are on-going and full time for the duration of the project through until the new year.


Previous experience in light commercial, fit-outs and residential required.


Carpenter - $30 - $34 per hour wages, or contractor rates available, dependent on experience.

Hammerhands - $26 - $29 per hour wages, dependent on experience.


Role Responsibilities for Carpenters can include:


  • Finishing and detailed finishing
  • Timber framing and pre-nail framing
  • Gib installation
  • Skirtings
  • Installation of doors and windows


Role Responsibilities for Hammerhand role can include:


  • Measure and cut
  • Assist with framing
  • Assist with skirtings
  • Follow instructions from Foreman on site
  • Reliable and able to commit to full time hours.


Benefits and Culture:


  • Work with an existing, energetic team with a good culture!
  • Light commercial projects and fit outs
  • Ongoing, creative and interesting projects to be apart of
  • Weekly pay!


Job Requirements:

  • Full set of carpentry tools needed
  • Understanding of the NZ building code
  • Finishing carpentry experience a must
  • Office and retail fit-out experience required or a residential background.
  • Ability to pass pre-employment drug test


If you are interested in the above position and you have the proven experience for the role, apply online or alternatively call Lila on 021 241 8946

Desired Hard Skills

  • Framing
  • Finishing
  • Gib Installation
  • Installation of Doors and Windows
  • Pre-nail Framing

Desired Soft Skills

  • Teamwork
  • Reliability

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