Lead Hand Formwork Carpenter - South Brisbane | $60-$75/hr | Ongoing
Harwell Trades and Labour take pride in our expertise as recruitment leaders in the Construction sector. We have forged robust partnerships throughout Southeast Queensland and Northern New South Wales.
Harwell Trades and Labour are currently seeking an experienced Lead Hand Formwork Carpenter for an active high-rise residential development in South Brisbane.
The Company
Harwell Trades and Labour are currently recruiting on behalf of a well-regarded formwork subcontractor operating across Brisbane and Southeast Queensland. This is an ongoing position on a 27-storey residential high-rise in South Brisbane - a structured, cycle-driven site with a strong crew and 20 stories still to go.
The Candidate
We are recruiting for an experienced Lead Hand Formwork Carpenter to work directly alongside the site foreman and take ownership of designated zones across the build.
Successful candidates will have:
- Proven lead hand experience on commercial or high-rise residential construction projects
- Ability to direct and supervise a formwork crew on a day-to-day basis
- Hands-on approach - this is an on-the-tools role working closely with the foreman
- Experience with table formwork systems highly regarded
- Strong communication and the ability to run zones without hand-holding
- Valid White Card, own tools, and own transport
- 5+ Years Qualified Experience
- Availability Monday to Friday, with Saturdays as program requires
The Package
- $60 - $75/hr + super (Rates will be dependent on experience)
- Travel and meal allowances
- Weekly pay
- Monday to Friday plus Saturdays when required
- Ongoing position
Key Requirements
- Proven lead hand or formwork foreman experience
- Qualified formwork carpenter
- Full Australian work rights (TFN basis only)
- White Card current and valid
- Full PPE
- Own tools
- Reliable transport
To apply, send your CV to Andy at
[email protected] or apply through SEEK & we will be in touch.
HARWELL. Trades and Labour - Gold Coast and Brisbane
📌 Formwork carpenter / Leading Hand (Brisbane)
🏢 Harwell Consulting
📍 Brisbane