Apprentice Builder

1 day ago


New Zealand Dovetail Builders Full time

**Trainee/Starter Apprentice**

Dovetail Builders are a thriving local Wellington building company with a substantiallocal client base that has grown purely on referrals and people seeing our work and seeking us out. We pride ourselves on our attention to detail and love working to preserve the heritage homes Wellington is known for, whilst updating them for modern living.

Trainee responsibilities and expectations are:
Being able to listen and follow instructions given by lead builder on site

Positive, can-do attitude

Maintain a tidy working environment

Owning base kit of hand tools to start

Keeping any company tools & equipment clean and in good order

Ensuring adherence to all health and safety requirements.

We are looking for a personwho wants to work towards becoming a fully trained builder.This could be a great opportunity for someone leaving school or college to get their start in the construction industry, or someone looking for a change of career,with a well-established company and learn skills from our lead builders.

A large portion of our client base live in colonial and heritage homes, so our work is always varied and interesting.

We are seeking an energetic and enthusiastic individual who is highly motivated to work their way up through apprenticeship and then on to becoming qualified.

Applicants must be able to work harmoniously with existing team and take instruction from the lead builder on site.

We have an awesome close knit team, and hold social events regularly.

Our work takes us across the region so a full drivers license and access to a vehicle is a must.As a trainee, tasks will involve driving our tipper trucks (still a Class 1), which are manual transmission, as well as towing trailers and loading & unloading materials and equipment.

Trainee responsibilities and expectations are:
Being able to listen and follow instructions given by lead builder on site

Positive, can-do attitude

Maintain a tidy working environment

Owning base kit of hand tools to start

Keeping any company tools & equipment clean and in good order

Ensuring adherence to all health and safety requirements.

Immediate start available, work is generally Monday to Friday and between 40-45 hours per week, though there is sometimes option for overtime on Saturdays.



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