Carpenter
Tradestaff
Listing Description
Description
Carpenters & Hammerhands Needed – 60+ Hours Weekly | Long-Term Opportunity
Tradestaff Christchurch is seeking Carpenters and Hammerhands with 60+ hours available in a fixed yard location on the east side of Christchurch.
No formal qualification required – we are open to experienced hammerhands and carpenters who can demonstrate solid skills on the tools.
Location: East Christchurch (yard-based – no site-to-site travel)
Start: Immediate
Pay Rate: $29 – $31 per hour (depending on experience)
About the Role:
- Work in a well-established prefab yard environment
- Carry out framing and prefabrication of timber components
- Read and interpret plans (or learn on the job if developing)
- Use hand and power tools confidently
- Maintain a clean, organised, and efficient workspace
- Work as part of a team to meet production deadlines
What’s in it for You:
- 60+ hours available every week
- Opportunity to work 12+ hour days when busy
- Saturday work available to increase hours
- Consistent, long-term work in one fixed location
- No site-to-site travel – stay in one place
- Clean, structured work environment
- No heavy or messy concrete work
- Strong earning potential for those willing to put in the hours
What You’ll Bring:
- Experience as a Carpenter or Hammerhand (qualification not required)
- Confidence working with timber and framing
- Ability to follow plans or instructions
- Your own tools
- Reliable transport
- Strong work ethic and willingness to work long hours
- Two solid work references
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test
This role suits tradespeople who want reliable, high-hour weeks in a stable environment, without the hassle of changing sites. If you are looking to lock in consistent work and maximise your income, this is a strong opportunity.
Apply now to secure your place with Tradestaff Christchurch.
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Tradestaff
Now with nearly three decades of experience supplying temporary and permanent workers to the trades and industrial sectors, Tradestaff has grown to become the industry leader.
Through consistent action in a positive, fun and innovative environment, we have connected more than 80,000+ New Zealand workers with upwards of 20,000+ local businesses of all shapes and sizes over the years. Twenty eight years on, we are incredibly proud to still be a 100 per cent owned and operated New Zealand business that can provide industrial recruitment solutions nationwide.
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