Carpenter

2 weeks ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand Downer Full time

About Us

At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.

Job Description

He aha nga painga o tenei mahi mou | Why you will enjoy working here:

Downer Is Committed To Delivering Excellence By Ensuring Our People Have The Environment And The Means To Be Successful. We Offer You The Opportunity To Join Our Diverse And Inclusive Culture And Be Part Of a Great Team Working In a Collaborative Environment. We Also Offer:

  • Discounts for Health Insurance, Samsung, PB Tech, Gym memberships and more
  • $500 bonus for current employees who refer a friend to Downer
  • Great promotion and career development opportunities
  • $35 - $40 per hour, minimum 40 hours a week.

Te Kowhiringa | The Opportunity

The Civil Construction Carpentry Foreman will hold a wide range of skills and will work both independently and lead a crew to carry out specialised infrastructure building tasks within the Construction team.

Key Competencies

  • Work from detailed construction plans and trouble shoot situations.
  • Lead a crew of carpenters and civil infrastructure workers on a day-to-day basis.
  • Use of company resources and contributing to the successful completion of contracts i.e. customers are satisfied, and all targets (Safety, Quality, Environment, Productivity and profit) are achieved.

The core responsibilities of the role will include:

  • Operations: Organise, direct and monitor project operations, identifying tasks and priorities, planning work and assigning resources accordingly.
  • Customer and Public Relations: Liaise with clients and the public as required to ensure work is carried out to the client's satisfaction and meets company standards.
  • Resource Management: Liaise with resource coordinator to ensure all plant and equipment is available to complete works.
  • People Development: Assist Project Management team in the selection of staff.
  • Zero Harm: Lead by example, driving Zero Harm through operational excellence.

Nga Pukenga Motuhake | Important Skills

  • At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications.

The following would be beneficial for the role but not required:

  • Class 1, 2 Full Drivers Licences.
  • Wheels Tracks Rollers (WTR) desirable.
  • Experience leading teams to deliver civil construction work is essential.
  • Experience with complex concrete structures is essential.
  • Experience with general civil construction works is essential.
  • Experience with structural repair works is desirable.
  • Trade qualification is preferred.
  • Problem solving and leadership skills.
  • Organised and systematic approach to working environment, attention to detail.
  • A good appreciation of associated trades and ability to coordinate tasks for optimum efficiency.
  • Able to communicate clearly with good written and verbal skills, plan reading an advantage.
  • Strong customer and commercial awareness on site.
  • Motivated to do a good job and contribute to team targets, deadlines and goals.

Ko wai matou | Our Organisation

Downer New Zealand is a leading provider of integrated services. Our commitment to building long-term relationships and supporting our customers with high calibre services and solutions; the talents of our people; and consistent excellence in operational delivery sets us apart.

Me pehea ki te tono | How to apply

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, head to https://people.downergroup.co.nz/ and enter reference number 718646 to apply.

Downer NZ is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture. Our workplaces are drug and alcohol free - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test and medical.

Due to the fast-paced nature of Downer, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change, so don't delay and make sure you apply as soon as possible.

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