Atom Resources is seeking an experienced Leading Hand Carpenter to join our team on a full-time basis, working across high-end residential new builds and renovations throughout Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs and Inner West.

- Position: Leading Hand Carpenter
- Employment type: Full-time
- Salary: $110,000–$130,000 per annum + superannuation
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00 am – 3:30 pm, with potential for overtime and Saturdays
- Location: Sydney Eastern Suburbs and Inner West, NSW

Atom Resources is seeking an experienced Leading Hand Carpenter to join our team on a full-time basis, working across high-end residential new builds and renovations throughout Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs and Inner West.

Employment Details

- Position: Leading Hand Carpenter
- Employment type: Full-time
- Salary: $110,000–$130,000 per annum + superannuation
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00 am – 3:30 pm, with potential for overtime and Saturdays
- Location: Sydney Eastern Suburbs and Inner West, NSW

Extra benefits

- Competitive annual salary based on experience and skill level.
- Full-time employment with a consistent pipeline of residential projects.
- Work on architecturally designed homes valued between $1M and $10M.
- Opportunity to lead, mentor and develop carpenters and apprentices.
- Work alongside experienced builders and quality tradespeople.
- Professional, well-managed job sites with a strong focus on quality and safety.
- Opportunity to take ownership of carpentry operations and contribute to successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities





- Lead and coordinate daily carpentry operations across high-end residential new builds and renovations.
- Supervise carpenters and apprentices, delegate tasks and monitor productivity and progress.
- Complete and oversee first-fix carpentry, structural works, framing, walls, floors and roof structures.
- Oversee fix-out and finishing carpentry, including doors, architraves, skirting and detailed finishes.
- Maintain quality control across all carpentry works, ensuring workmanship meets architectural drawings, project specifications and required standards.
- Conduct ongoing inspections, identify defects and coordinate rectification works where required.
- Read and interpret architectural drawings, construction plans and specifications to ensure accurate execution.Liaise with builders, site managers, subcontractors and other trades to coordinate work sequences and minimise delays or clashes.
- Communicate daily site priorities, upcoming activities and potential construction issues to relevant personnel.
- Monitor materials, tools, resources and work progress to support project schedules and productivity.
- Ensure compliance with site safety requirements, safe work practices and relevant construction standards.

Skills & Experience





- Trade-qualified Carpenter with at least 5 years of industry experience, including substantial experience in high-end residential construction.
- Previous experience as a Leading Hand, Senior Carpenter or in a similar supervisory role is highly regarded.
- Robust technical ability across first-fix, structural carpentry, framing and detailed fix-out.
- Demonstrated experience supervising carpenters and apprentices and coordinating daily workloads.
- Proven ability to maintain quality control and deliver high-standard finishes on premium residential projects.
- Confident interpreting architectural drawings, construction plans and specifications.
- Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with builders, site managers and other trades.
- Ability to plan work, manage competing priorities and maintain productivity without compromising quality.
- Proactive problem-solving skills and a hands-on approach to site leadership.
- Strong attention to detail and pride in delivering exceptional workmanship.
- Current White Card, own tools and reliable transport.
- Full working rights in Australia required. Working Holiday Visa holders may also be considered, subject to applicable work conditions and the requirements of the full-time position.

About Atom Resources

Atom Resources connects skilled construction professionals with quality projects and reputable builders. We are currently recruiting a Leading Hand Carpenter to support the delivery of architecturally de

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