Leading Hand Carpenter – Architectural Builds
Fetch Recruitment has partnered with a growing and leading architecture builder in Melbourne, who are seeking to add an experienced Leading Hand Carpenter to their team, who will play a key role in delivering high-end architectural builds across Melbourne.
Working on projects valued between $2M and $5M, you'll be responsible for leading a team of 3 carpenters, coordinating day-to-day carpentry activities and helping ensure projects are delivered to a high standard of quality, safety and workmanship.
Benefits
Market-competitive salary: $100K - $115K Plus Super
Work across a variety of projects from start to finish
Strong pipeline of work
Career progression into Site Supervising & Project Management positions
Strong team environment - Regular team lunches & catch ups
Get exposure to working with the latest building materials
The Role
Working closely with the Site Supervisor and Project Manager, you will be responsible for:
Leading and coordinating a team of 3 carpenters on site
Organising daily carpentry works and allocating tasks to the team
Reading and interpreting architectural drawings, plans and specifications
Ensuring work is completed to a high standard and in accordance with project requirements
Carpentry across all stages of the builds - set out, frame, lock up & fix
Maintaining strong attention to detail across all stages of construction




Setting the standard for quality workmanship, professionalism and site culture
About You
You'll be an experienced carpenter with a strong background in high-end residential or architectural construction.
You take pride in your work, have excellent attention to detail and are confident leading others on site.
We're looking for someone who:
Has solid experience in carpentry and architectural/high-end residential construction
Can confidently lead and coordinate a small team
Has a strong understanding of construction processes and sequencing
Can read and interpret plans and architectural drawings
Takes pride in delivering quality workmanship
Is organised, reliable and proactive
Communicates well with supervisors, project managers, trades and clients
Leads by example and takes ownership of their work
Holds a current White Card and relevant carpentry qualifications
What's On Offer
Work on high-end $2M–$5M architectural builds
Opportunity to lead a skilled team of 3 carpenters
Work closely with an experienced Site Supervisor and Project Manager
Long-term opportunity with a quality-focused construction team
Career progression and development opportunities
A professional site environment where quality workmanship is valued
Experienced carpenters who are ready to take the next step into a Leading Hand Carpenter position will also be considered.
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