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Jul 1, 2025

Lead Hand Carpenter – Commercial Site Champion Wanted!

Christchurch
canterbury
$32.00–$36.00 per hour (based on experience)
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About The Role:

We’re on the hunt for a skilled Lead Hand Carpenter to step up and take charge on a long-term commercial build in Christchurch. You’ll be hands-on, leading a small team and ensuring quality work across the board.

If you know your way around a site, can read plans like a pro, and are confident motivating a crew, we want to hear from you!

What’s In It For You:

  • Immediate start
  • Long-term pipeline of commercial work
  • Opportunity to lead and grow your own crew
  • Solid company backing and consistent support
  • Top rates and paid weekly

What You Will Be Doing:

  • Running day-to-day carpentry tasks onsite
  • Reading and working from plans to spec
  • Mentoring and leading a small team
  • Installing framing, formwork, fixings, and more

What We Require:

  • Proven commercial carpentry experience
  • Strong leadership or Leading Hand background
  • Ability to read and interpret construction drawings
  • Reliable, motivated, and safety-focused
  • Shows up every day and gets stuck in
  • Valid Site Safe or Construct Safe – we can assist with this
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test

ALL APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE LEGAL RIGHT TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND

Why Choose Max People?
Max People, started out as a specialised construction recruitment agency and has been a trailblazer in providing customised labour-hire solutions to leading construction firms throughout New Zealand. We've since expanded our reach into the agriculture, manufacturing, and logistics sectors. Begin your career journey with Max People today!

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