Civil Carpenters
Civil Carpenter – Infrastructure Projects
Are you an experienced Civil Carpenter with proven skills in formwork, concreting, and structural work? Join a respected team delivering large-scale infrastructure and drainage projects across New Zealand. Our client offers long-term stability, excellent crew culture, and opportunities to grow your career in civil construction.
What’s on Offer- Full-time, ongoing work on major infrastructure projects
- Competitive pay rates with PPE provided
- Career development and training opportunities
- Strong focus on health, safety, and team support
About the Role
As a Civil Carpenter, you will be involved in:
- Building and installing formwork and shuttering for concrete structures
- Concrete pouring, finishing, and curing for bridges, culverts, drainage systems, and foundations
- Steel tying and steel fixing (rebar work) to reinforce concrete structures
- Constructing retaining walls, barriers, and other civil site structures
- Working alongside drainlayers, operators, and engineers on site
- Reading and interpreting plans, drawings, and survey profiles to set out work accurately
- Maintaining strict compliance with health and safety requirements on busy civil worksites
About You We are looking for candidates who:
- Have proven civil or infrastructure carpentry experience (not just residential)
- Are skilled in formwork, concreting, and steel tying/fixing
- Can read and work from technical drawings and specifications
- Hold a full Class 1 driver’s licence (Class 2 or higher is a bonus)
- Are reliable, safety-focused, and able to work well in a team
- Bring strong attention to detail and a proactive, motivated attitude
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and hold no criminal record
Eligibility Applicants must be:
- New Zealand Citizens, or
- Hold a Resident Visa, Permanent Visa, or an Open Work Visa with no restrictions
How to Apply If you’re ready to take the next step in your civil carpentry career and join a trusted infrastructure team, we want to hear from you.
Send your CV to: abigail@tech5.co.nz
Tech 5 Recruitment
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