Leading Hand Carpenter - Civil at Fulton Hogan

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Carpentry, Civil construction, Team leadership, Formwork, Steel tying, Concrete construction, Construction planning, Site management, Communication, Operational issue resolution, Toolbox meetings, Site diary maintenance, Light plant operation, Hand tools, Safety compliance

Industry

Civil Engineering

Description

The Fulton Hogan Life Life at Fulton Hogan is about making the most of the opportunities, taking responsibility, having a crack, being accountable and making it happen. We live by our REAL values – Respect, Energy & Effort, Attitude, Leadership – and we demonstrate these through the good work we do, every day, as one team. Nau mai haere mai ki tā mātou awhānau | Welcome to our Fulton Hogan Family We’re looking for an experienced Leading Hand (Carpenter) to join our Civil Construction team in Auckland. Project Scope: SH1 P2D (Stage 1B) is part of a staged upgrade to improve SH1 and adjacent multi modal travel reliability, access, and safety. Stage 1B ties into Stage1A, NIMT Bridges, and completes a combined 6km of three laned SH1 in both directions, six new motorway bridges and multiple interfacing local roads, over motorway bridges, Shared User Paths (SUPs) and upgraded utilities. You will be leading a crew of carpenters and labourers on the project. No two days will be the same in this position with leadership being the key to success, as is excellent communication and organisational skills. You will have an eye for detail and the ability to think on the spot to resolve operational issues as they occur. In addition to the above you will: Lead and coordinate daily activities of carpenters, apprentices, and labourers. Actively perform the duties along with the team and operate machinery, hand tools. Perform formwork, steel tying, concrete and general carpentry activities Allocate tasks, set priorities, and monitor progress against programme. Attend and contribute to daily pre‑start and toolbox meetings. Prevent rework by checking measurements, levels, and details before and after installation. Communicate material and equipment requirements in advance to the Engineers and Foreman. Assist with recording daily site diaries, labour hours, and variations relating to carpentry works. We’re looking for someone with: Hold a trade qualified NZ Certificate in Carpentry or Concrete Construction Hold a class 1 full licence, WTR is advantageous Good knowledge of reinforced concrete structures, materials, methods and tools involved in road construction and maintenance including reading construction plans Has 5+ years’ experience in construction industry ideally within the Civil Sector Proven experience in leading teams - this is preferred Strong written and verbal communication skills Good knowledge of operating hand tools, and smaller light plant Good Work equals Good Benefits KiwiSaver employer contributions Fuel discount card Parental leave top-up payment with additional return to work support Family scholarships Ongoing training and development, career growth and progression opportunities Great discounts at a wide range of retailers Medical insurance “an eligibility period applies” Life insurance At Fulton Hogan, we genuinely care about the wellbeing of our people and giving them the tools and opportunities they need to succeed and grow with us. Creating, Connecting and caring for the community Our people regularly donate their time to local causes and initiatives, while at a regional and national level we provide financial support, skills and resources to a wide range of organisations that are strengthening our communities. Our focus aims to also reduce our impact on the environment, and regenerate healthy new ecosystems. We look to partner with others to lift the standards of our industry and show customers lower-impact, sustainable ways of delivering infrastructure. Learn more about us: Homepage - Fulton Hogan and make an application to join our growing industry. We are driven by fresh ideas and opportunities. We aim to do more and do better – for our people, our communities and the countries that we work in. As an employer, we know this relationship is a two-way street. We’re always looking for people who are passionate about the work they do. If that’s you, we’d like to invite you to become part of our family and join us in the good work we do.

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate the daily activities of carpenters, apprentices, and labourers on civil construction projects. Perform hands-on carpentry, formwork, and concrete tasks while ensuring site safety and progress against project schedules.