Carpenter
The Opportunity
This Carpenter brief for Christchurch is aimed at tradespeople with genuine breadth. The hiring team wants someone who has handled different construction methods on commercial, residential or industrial projects and can join experienced crews without a long settling-in period.
From a recruiter's point of view, the shortlist will favour applicants who can show framing, fixing and roofing alongside cladding, architraves and steel stud work, backed by referees. Mirror those duties in your application, name the project types you have worked on, and mention any Site Safe or other tickets you hold.
The position is full-time on consistent hours, moving between short and long-term projects, with the potential to become permanent. Visa sponsorship opportunities are open to eligible candidates.
Generic CVs rarely make the cut for trade roles like this one. Line up each project with the duty it proves, then retune your CV to this framing and roofing brief in Build AI CV.
Key Responsibilities
- Take on general carpentry, framing, fixing and construction work at different sites.
- Look after roofing installations, repairs and maintenance, plus related roofing tasks.
- Measure, cut, assemble and install timber, frames, roofing materials and other building components.
- Fit exterior cladding and architraves, and complete steel stud work.
- Work to construction drawings, plans, specifications, measurements and the instructions provided.
- Uphold safe, efficient practice and a high standard of workmanship.
Requirements & Eligibility
- Relevant construction experience in the residential or commercial sector.
- A strong work history with references that back up both your experience and your standard of work.
- Ideally, exposure to general carpentry, framing, fixing, roofing, exterior cladding, architraves, steel stud work and reading construction drawings, plans, specifications and measurements.
- Advantageous: Site Safe along with other relevant trade tickets and licences.
- Advantageous: having your own hand and power tools.
- Advantageous: a Drivers license and your own vehicle.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please follow these instructions carefully:
- Send your CV to our team by email: Apply by email.
- Ensure your CV includes all relevant professional information.
- Subject Line: Please mention the position you are applying for (Carpenter) in the email subject.
- Include at least two professional work references on your CV.
- Attach copies of your skills assessment and trade certificates if available.
- Attach a clear copy of your passport.
Highly Recommended
We highly recommend creating a Talent Tabloid profile and sharing your profile link in your application.
Sharing your profile gives you more chances for selection and helps our team review your talent more effectively.