Casual Carpenter

About the role

A construction employer is looking for 20 skilled and reliable casual carpenters to support ongoing construction and finishing works. The successful candidates will carry out carpentry, joinery, installation and related works according to project requirements, reporting to the Site Supervisor or Construction Supervisor.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out carpentry and joinery works as instructed by the Site Supervisor.
• Measure, cut, shape, assemble and install timber and other related materials.
• Construct and install doors, frames, partitions, ceilings, cabinets, fittings and other wooden structures.
• Build formwork and other temporary timber structures where required.
• Read and work from basic drawings, measurements and instructions; select and prepare materials.
• Ensure finished works are aligned, levelled, fitted and finished.
• Repair, modify and maintain wooden structures.
• Use hand and power tools safely, maintain tools and equipment, and work with masons, welders, electricians and plumbers.
• Follow site safety procedures, use PPE, keep the work area clean and report issues to the supervisor.

Required profile

• Practical experience in carpentry and joinery.
• Previous construction, joinery, furniture or interior fit-out experience is an advantage.
• Physically fit and able to work on a construction site.
• Reliable, hardworking, disciplined and safety-conscious.

Required skills

• Ability to measure, cut, assemble and install timber and related materials.
• Ability to use basic carpentry hand tools and power tools.
• Ability to follow basic drawings and measurements.