Carpenters - Taranaki

• Free PPE
• Weekly pay with minimum of 30 hours guaranteed
• Full-time roles with permanent employment and upskilling opportunities

Trade Assist has a high volume of work available across Taranaki region. We are currently seeking approximately 45 Carpenters for a range of projects throughout.

About the role
Our clients have a wide variety of work available starting immediately. Projects range from large commercial builds requiring experience with formwork, steel, and concrete, through to high-end residential work where framing, interior, and exterior cladding skills are required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Constructs, erects, installs, renovates and repairs structures and fixtures of wood, plywood, wallboard and other materials, and cuts, shapes and fits timber parts to form structures and fittings.
• Studying drawings and specifications to determine materials required, dimensions and installation procedures.
• Ordering and selecting timbers and materials, and preparing layouts.
• Cutting materials and assembling and nailing cut and shaped parts.
• Erecting framework and roof framing, laying sub-flooring and floorboards and verifying trueness of structures.
• Nailing fascia panels, sheathing roofs, and fitting exterior wall cladding and door and window frames.
• Cutting wood joints, may construct concrete formwork.
• Assembling prepared wood to form structures and fittings ready to install.
• May repair existing fittings.
• May work with plastic laminates, perspex and metals.
• In addition, the Employee will perform all other reasonable duties required and comply with reasonable instructions issued by the Employer.

What we are looking for

• Minimum 2 years relevant experience, or a relevant level 4 qualification
• Own tool belt and power tools
• Physically fit with a strong work ethic
• Valid Site Safe advantageous (but not essential)
• Be available to work early mornings/late nights, and on the weekends when required
• Be willing and able to temporarily or permanently relocate to project sites outside of the current region when required
• Physically Fit
• Strong communication skills (competent in English)
• Be comfortable working outdoor in all weather conditions when required
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing
• Must have drivers license
• Excellent knowledge of Health and Safety practices
• Must provide and pass 2x employment reference checking

What We Offer:

• $25.00 - $35.00 per hour
• Minimum 30 hours per week guaranteed
• Full PPE provided
• Opportunities for training and upskilling
• Full-time role with a permanent employment agreement

Trade Assist ensures you are respected, valued, and rewarded for your hard mahi — we've got you.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.