Leading Hand Carpenter

At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.

**He aha nga painga o tenei mahi mou | Why you will enjoy working here**

Downer is committed to delivering excellence by ensuring our people have the environment and the means to be successful. We offer you the opportunity to join our diverse and inclusive culture and be part of a great team working in a collaborative environment. We also offer:

• Discounts for Health Insurance, Samsung, PB Tech, Gym memberships and more!
• $500 bonus for current employees who refer a friend to Downer
• Great promotion and career development opportunities
• $30 - $40 per hour, minimum 40 hours a week.

**Te Kowhiringa | The Opportunity**

Within the Business, the Leading Hand directs and controls the activities and operations of a crew on a day-to-day basis, optimising the use of company resources and contributing to the successful completion of contracts i.e. customers are satisfied, and all targets (Safety, Quality, Environment, Productivity and profit) are achieved.

• Supervises and coordinates the activities of workers engaged in construction and maintenance.
• Ensures projects are completed within set deadlines and to the required specification.
• Manages documentation, health, and safety, and training of staff.

• **Operations:** Direct and control activities of crew on a day-to-day basis in accordance with project plans and targets. Ensure regular programme / resource and productivity meetings are held with the Site supervisor to allocate tasks to staff and ensure they operate safely and efficiently.
• **Customer and Public Relations:** Liaise indirectly with client directly through the Site Forman as required to ensure work is carried out to the client's satisfaction and meets company standards. Liaise with the public as required, documenting and reporting any concerns or requests to the Site Supervisor
• **Staff Management:** Assist the Project Manager / Site Supervisor in the selection, coaching and development of staff. Provide onsite coaching and skill development to staff, ensuring a SQE focus is developed and maintained.
• **People Development:** Helps the individuals in their team to set clear targets for their area of responsibility and provides support and coaching to achieve these.

• At least 3 years of relevant work experience in a similar role is required and demonstrated knowledge of environmental protection principles.

• Supervision of and working with construction teams to achieve excellence in delivery
• Survey knowledge including ability to calculate reduced levels and complete basic levelling on site.
• Demonstrated ability to read and comprehend construction drawings, all section drawings, site plans and comprehend specifications.
• Demonstrated skills in leading teams to deliver safe, productive, efficient, programme driven formwork construction, framing and finishing to and exceptional standard.
• Demonstrated ability to direct safely, any temporary works as in erection of working at heights access equipment and have relevant, NZ working at heights training including safe operation of specialist equipment and basic craneage and dogman skills.

**Ko wai matou | Our Organisation**

Downer New Zealand is a leading provider of integrated services. Our commitment to building long-term relationships and supporting our customers with high calibre services and solutions; the talents of our people; and consistent excellence in operational delivery sets us apart.

**Me pehea ki te tono | How to apply**

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, head to https://people.downergroup.co.nz/ and enter reference number 720677 to apply.

Downer NZ is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture.

Our workplaces are drug and alcohol free - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test and medical.

*Due to the fast-paced nature of Downer, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change, so don't delay and make sure you apply as soon as possible.*