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Carpenters Apprentice – Opportunities in Queenstown

Are you a carpenter’s apprentice looking for a new challenge? Do you think it is time you have a change of scenery?

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Tradestaff are looking for carpenter’s apprentices to work on sites across Queenstown.

Your role will include but not limited to the following tasks:

• Loading and unloading building and construction materials, tools and equipment and transporting them around the building sites.
• Erecting and dismantling temporary structures such as barricades and scaffolding.
• Mixing, pouring and spreading materials such as concrete, plaster and mortar.
• Using ladders, swinging scaffolds, hydraulic bucket trucks and other equipment to reach and demolish multi-storey structures.
• Cleansing and carrying out minor repairs on stormwater drains and canal and checking for cracks and leaks in sewerage systems.
• Digging holes and shoveling excavated material onto conveyers, wheelbarrows and trucks for removal.
• Spreading and levelling soil, gravel and sand on roads and driveways, trench bottoms and similar locations.
• Manufacture precast concrete products.
• Manufacture spun concrete pipe and the other precast products.
• Stripping moulds that the product is made in then putting back together.
• Assisting and helping journeymen or master carpenters on the job to complete all tasks assigned.
• Working under master carpenters to learn on the job. Tasks may include:
  • Reviewing drawings and choosing timbers and other materials for layouts
  • cutting and assembling materials together
  • nailing panels together
  • fitting exterior wall cladding and window frames
  • constructing and installing high end fixtures and fittings
  • completing finishing work in buildings
  • assembling structures
  • installing wood joints and rrepairing existing fittings
  • working with and maintaining a wide range of hand and power tools
• Following all safety instructions and ensure you will wear the correct PPE

Ideally you will have:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in building or a related field
• Own reliable transport – work sites can be up to 30 minutes’ drive from the centre of Queenstown and may not be easily accessible via public transport
• Previous or current engagement or enrolment in an NZ apprenticeship scheme with an approved provider is desirable but not essential
• Tools – Own tools preferred but not essential
• At least 2 work references
• 100% commitment to Health and Safety
• Able to pass the pre-employment drug test and ramdomised drug testing as required

In return we offer competitive pay rates, varied and challenging work, regular hours with a guaranteed minimum of 30 hours per week, as well as long term opportunities.
 
Pay rate between $29.66 - $30.00 per hour.
 
About Tradestaff:
Tradestaff is also member of the Recruitment and Consulting Services Association (RCSA) of Australia and New Zealand, demonstrating our commitment to professional standards.