Formwork Carpenter - Leading Hand

Leading Hand Formwork Carpenter

Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter NSW
Full-time | $60 per hour, inclusive of applicable allowances

SEEK highlights

• $60 per hour permanent, plus super and ACIRT
• Lead a small crew while remaining hands-on
• Ongoing commercial work across Newcastle and the Hunter

About the role

Newcastle Formwork Services is seeking an experienced Leading Hand Formwork Carpenter to lead a small crew across commercial formwork projects in Newcastle and the Hunter.

This is a hands-on position. You will work alongside the crew while taking responsibility for set-out, daily planning, productivity, quality and coordination of the formwork scope.

The successful applicant must be capable of taking ownership of the work and keeping a small crew organised and productive without requiring constant supervision.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and work alongside a small formwork crew
• Read and interpret structural and architectural drawings
• Complete accurate set-out and dimensional checks
• Plan daily activities and allocate work to the crew
• Coordinate labour, materials, plant and equipment
• Monitor productivity and maintain the construction programme
• Maintain high standards of workmanship and safety
• Identify and resolve issues before they affect progress
• Coordinate professionally with site management and other trades

Experience required

Applicants must have strong experience in conventional commercial formwork, including:

• Suspended decks and balconies
• Concrete walls
• Stairs and landings
• Edge forms, rebates and penetrations
• Formwork systems, propping and stripping
• Reading drawings and completing set-out

Requirements

• Certificate III in Carpentry or equivalent trade qualification
• Proven formwork leading-hand experience
• Construction White Card
• Current driver’s licence and reliable transport
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Ability to lead by example and remain productive on the tools
• Reliable, safety-conscious and committed to quality work

What we offer

• $60 per hour permanent
• Rate inclusive of applicable allowances
• Super
• Full-time local employment
• RDO accrual
• Ongoing commercial formwork projects
• Opportunity to take ownership of a small crew
• Immediate start available

This role is suited to an experienced formwork carpenter who can genuinely lead a small crew while remaining productive on the tools.

Please apply through SEEK with your résumé and a brief summary of your formwork and leading-hand experience.