Experienced Carpenter / Foreman
Auckland, Full Time, Trades & Services
Please Quote Reference Number 97984
  • Immediate start
  • Family orientated, close-knit team
  • 7:30am - 4-5pm with 3:30pm knock off on Fridays

    • Alder Homes Ltd has an exciting opportunity available for a Senior Carpenter / Foreman to join their friendly team.

    Reporting to the Owner, this is a hands on role where you will be responsible for managing sites / crew, project management, building, pricing variations, pricing up smaller renovation or remedial works, managing sub-trades and specialising in residential renovations.

    Company: Alder Homes Ltd, established in 2016, is led by an owner/operator with 27 years of experience in residential construction, having a solid industry foundation and long-term connections. We are a small residential construction team, servicing the greater Auckland area. Our expertise spans a wide range of residential work, including garage conversions & second dwellings, extensions, large remedial works & new builds. We prioritise high quality finishes and an open honest approach working closely with homeowners to build strong relationships, and are involved in every stage of the project - from planning through to completion.

    Role Purpose: To undertake jobs given within capability, overseeing team members on site, organisation of any gear/materials needed, organise and attend inspections, provide documentation of works and responding to all managers connected with projects. To support managers to produce quotations for minor works.

    Win/Win/Win: We are genuinely interested in understanding your goals and aspirations, recognising that every member of our team is a valuable asset. Together, we aim to grow and succeed, working towards your ambitions, keeping in mind this must work in alignment with the companies' objectives while providing customer value. So, during our interview, we're not just checking boxes - we want to take the time to get to know what's important to you.

    The Role - It covers 3 key attributes:
    • Leadership - developing our team (people growth/ positive culture).
    • Management - disciplines around administration and taking initiative.
    • Skill - training and quality standards.
    Why join us?:
    • Attractive remuneration aligned with experience
    • We're a family orientated business
    • After work crew drinks
    • Wide scope of work and diversity from small to large scale residential renovations, new builds and some light commercial work and sometimes the weird and wonderful.
    • Hours are 7:30am to 4-5pm with a 3:30pm knock off on Fridays!
    • Awesome opportunity for someone who is keen to grow with our company
    To be considered you will need to be a Qualified experienced Carpenter with proven experience running a full home renovation including crew, materials, sub-trades, and schedules. You will have your own reliable vehicle, tow ball, full tool kit, and hold a valid driver's licence.

    About you:
    • Positive and professional demeanour
    • Able to communicate clearly with clients and manage expectations
    • Technically savvy with an ability to use/learn standard industry software and apps
    • You're a hands on leader who leads from the front
    • Enjoy training and upskilling junior members
    • Passionate about producing high quality workmanship and attention to the finer details
    • Good time management and organisation skills
    • Able to problem solve and think on your feet
    • Honest, reliable and personal
    • Self-motivated and able to multi-task and prioritise
    • Happy to travel to different sites throughout Auckland
    • Ready to join a supportive team
    Sound like you? APPLY NOW through our online application form below.


    Please Quote Reference Number 97984

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