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August 23, 2024

Cook Brothers Construction

Wanaka


LEADING HAND

About the Role
We are seeking a skilled Leading Hand to join our Wānaka & Central team based in Wānaka. If you take pride in consistently delivering high-quality carpentry and excel in team collaboration, this role is for you.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Support and contribute to a positive, inclusive Build Team environment
  • Serve as a liaison between the carpentry team and Site Manager (BTM)
  • Manage and coordinate the team and trade partners as needed
  • Lead toolbox talks, complete timesheets, and mentor team members
  • Perform carpentry tasks to the highest standards
  • Ensure consistent quality control
  • Maintain a tidy and efficient work environment
  • Commit to fostering a strong health and safety culture
Your tasks may include:
  • Concrete work, framing, and siteworks
  • Installing hardware, insulation, joinery, windows, and doors
  • Erecting walls, building stairs, and roof framing
  • Trims, finishing, and installing cabinets, trim, and molding
  • Precision tasks: repairing furniture
  • Excavations, demolition, precast erection, and reinforcing steel
Experience and Skills required:
  • Post qualification experience in New Zealand or Australia preferred
  • NZ Trade qualification in Carpentry
  • Commercial build experience preferred
  • Experience working in a Leading Hand position on site
  • Proven ability to deliver on quality and high-level customer satisfaction
  • Ability to work well in team
About Us
Beginning in Dunedin with modest roots, Cook Brothers Construction has experienced significant growth over the past nineteen years. Today, we proudly serve the Southern Lakes, Canterbury, Otago, and Auckland regions.
We believe in celebrating our achievements, recognising the hard work and dedication that have driven our success. Our team and our projects stand as a testament to this commitment.
Our approach is to inspire rather than manage. We trust our teams to make the best decisions for Cook Brothers Construction, granting them the freedom to act in the company's best interest.
Our pursuit of innovation, quality, client satisfaction, and sustainability drives us to be a national leader in the construction industry. We believe our team is the cornerstone of this ambition.
If you’re eager to be a part of this journey, this role could be the perfect fit for you.
Benefits
  • Competitive hourly rate + tool allowance
  • Health insurance + free Access to EAP services + annual flu shots
  • Active Social Club
  • Staff fuel discount card
  • Recognition and reward program
  • Ongoing training and development
  • Solid career progression
  • Supportive team
  • Good work/life balance
  • Positive and social company culture
  • Exciting projects both currently underway and in the pipeline
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