Leading Hand Carpenter

Leading Hand Carpenter – Architectural Builds
Fetch Recruitment has partnered with a growing and leading architecture builder in Melbourne, who are seeking to add an experienced Leading Hand Carpenter to their team, who will play a key role in delivering high-end architectural builds across Melbourne.
Working on projects valued between $2M and $5M, you’ll be responsible for leading a team of 3 carpenters, coordinating day-to-day carpentry activities and helping ensure projects are delivered to a high standard of quality, safety and workmanship.
 
Benefits:

• Competitive Salary: $100K - $115K Plus Super
• Work across a variety of projects from start to finish
• Strong pipeline of work
• Career progression into Site Supervising & Project Management positions
• Strong team environment - Regular team lunches & catch ups
• Get exposure to working with the latest building materials

The Role
Working closely with the Site Supervisor and Project Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Leading and coordinating a team of 3 carpenters on site
• Organising daily carpentry works and allocating tasks to the team
• Reading and interpreting architectural drawings, plans and specifications
• Ensuring work is completed to a high standard and in accordance with project requirements
• Carpentry across all stages of the builds - set out, frame, lock up & fix
• Maintaining strong attention to detail across all stages of construction
• Setting the standard for quality workmanship, professionalism and site culture

About You
You’ll be an experienced carpenter with a strong background in high-end residential or architectural construction. You take pride in your work, have excellent attention to detail and are confident leading others on site.
We’re looking for someone who:

• Has solid experience in carpentry and architectural/high-end residential construction
• Can confidently lead and coordinate a small team
• Has a strong understanding of construction processes and sequencing
• Can read and interpret plans and architectural drawings
• Takes pride in delivering quality workmanship
• Is organised, reliable and proactive
• Communicates well with supervisors, project managers, trades and clients
• Leads by example and takes ownership of their work
• Holds a current White Card and relevant carpentry qualifications

What’s On Offer

• Work on high-end $2M–$5M architectural builds
• Opportunity to lead a skilled team of 3 carpenters
• Work closely with an experienced Site Supervisor and Project Manager
• Long-term opportunity with a quality-focused construction team
• Career progression and development opportunities
• A professional site environment where quality workmanship is valued

Experienced carpenters who are ready to take the next step into a Leading Hand Carpenter position will also be considered.
 
If you are a skilled residential carpenter looking for your next challenge, we would love to hear from you! Please apply or email Ryan at [email protected]