Carpentry Trade Assistant

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What is the most important thing in the world? It is people, it is people, it is people.

In a diverse business that encapsulates a variety of trades we also manage everything in property for a number of national and local clients offering real career direction, learning and, growth opportunities. With a pipeline of new clients and exciting opportunities to be a part of and a great team that will remain a stable environment for your next career move.

To keep up with a growing workload in Hamilton, we currently require an experienced Trade Assistant to join our Carpentry team based in Te Rapa.

About the Role:

We are seeking a Trade assistant to join our carpentry team, with a focus on general carpentry and maintenance tasks, while also taking on a backup role to our lead painter. This role will be working closely with an experienced team of tradesmen and will have a focus on customer relations while working on the wide range of sites we visit.

About You:

• Trade experience, ideally with carpentry maintenance and/or Painting knowledge.
• Commercial maintenance experience is highly desirable.
• Knowledge and commitment to Health and Safety.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Ability or willingness to learn to use a tablet/iPad (for job dispatch).

Why join Cushman & Wakefield?

• Free Life and Income replacement insurance.
• Discounted Medical cover.
• Access to Marram Trust holiday / medical program.
• Company branded Uniform and PPE.
• Mobile technology (smart phone and tablet) for work dispatch.
• Initial and ongoing training program – developed to keep you upskilled and safe!

Health & Safety is a priority for Cushman & Wakefield and the successful candidate will be expected to have a good understanding of the H&S requirements and behaviours in commercial environment. Good personal presentation and customer service skills are also essential, as is a clean full driver’s license.

The successful applicant will be required to undergo a drug test, complete a Pre-employment Health Questionnaire and MOJ check. A criminal conviction review is also a requirement of the role.

We're committed to providing work-life balance for our people in an inclusive, rewarding environment. We achieve this by providing a flexible and agile work environment by focusing on technology and autonomy to help our people achieve their career ambitions. We focus on career progression and foster a promotion from within culture, leveraging global opportunities to ensure we retain our top talent. We encourage continuous learning and development opportunities to develop personal, professional and technical capabilities, and we reward with a comprehensive employee benefits program.

Candidates must be eligible to work in New Zealand to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

We have a vision of the future, where people simply belong.

That's why we support and celebrate inclusive causes, not just on days of recognition throughout the year, but every day. We embrace diversity across race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or persons with disabilities or protected veteran status.

We ensure DEI is part of our DNA as a global community - it means we go way beyond than just talking about it - we live it. If you want to live it too, join us.