Commercial Carpenters | Timaru
Max People
Listing Description
Description
- Long-term projects - not short-term patch jobs
- Immediate start!
- Strong teams, good sites, steady hours
About The Role If your tape measure gets more use than your phone, we've got the job for you... You're the kind of carpenter who takes pride in getting the details right—because quality work speaks for itself. We're looking for experienced Commercial Carpenters to join established crews delivering a range of commercial projects across Timaru and South Canterbury. From structural framing through to final fit-outs, you'll be involved in projects from the ground up, working alongside skilled tradespeople who value craftsmanship, teamwork, and doing the job properly. This is long-term, full-time work with consistent hours, giving you the stability to focus on what you do best instead of worrying about where the next project is coming from. If you're confident reading plans, enjoy producing quality work, and want to be part of projects you'll be proud to point out for years to come, this is an opportunity worth exploring.
Wages $32 - $36 per hour (based on experience) + weekly pay Location Timaru & South Canterbury
What's In It For You
- Earn $32-$36 per hour, depending on experience
- Weekly pay you can rely on
- Long-term commercial projects with consistent full-time hours
- Work with respected commercial contractors
- Stay local with projects across Timaru and South Canterbury
- Join experienced crews that value quality workmanship
- Immediate start available for the right person
What You Will Be Doing
- Commercial framing and structural carpentry
- Formwork, linings, and interior fit-outs
- Reading and working from plans
- Set-out, levels, and measurements
- Keeping work sharp, accurate, and safe
What We Require
- Solid commercial carpentry experience
- Confident reading and interpreting plans
- Strong workmanship and attention to detail
- Own tools and reliable transport
- Valid Site Safe or Construct Safe - we can assist
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test
Ready for consistent work without the hassle of chasing the next gig? Apply now and secure your spot.
ALL APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE LEGAL RIGHT TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND
Why Choose Max People? Max People is a trusted recruitment partner with 15+ years' experience connecting great people with great workplaces. What started in construction has grown into one of the country's leading labour-hire and recruitment providers across construction, civil, agriculture, dairy, manufacturing, and logistics. When you join Max People, you're backed by a team that lives its values: Passion, Empathy, Optimism, Professionalism, Loyalty, and Empowerment. We're here to support your journey, champion your growth, and help you build a future you're excited about.
Application details
Max People
Max People was initially set up as a Construction recruitment agency providing outsourcing labourhire solutions to New Zealand's leading civil, Commercial and residential construction companies. We have since expanded our expertise to encompass agriculture, manufacturing and logistics sectors.
Headquartered in Christchurch, we're a recruitment agency specialising in matching exceptional support staff to leading businesses throughout New Zealand.
Max People brings a distinctive approach to hiring staff; We measure twice and cut once. We stand by our principles, Perseverance, Accountability, Consistency and excellence; we aim to deliver exceptional service to our clients and candidates in everything we do.
Our consultants only work with high-calibre, Quality individuals offering a tailored approach to recruitment and beyond. This approach makes us one of the market-leading Recruitment agencies in New Zealand that employers and Candidates can depend on.
At Max, we are passionate and driven people with a will to win. We attract and support the best people with a strong work ethic and are willing to go above and beyond. We aim to empower our employees through growth and learning. We encourage a balanced lifestyle and the continued development of our team.
