Carpenter and Joiner

JobScout Pty Ltd are working to assist our client, Metric Kitchens, a South Australian business that manufactures and installs quality cabinetry, including kitchens, wardrobes, laundries and vanities, for residential construction projects.

Our client is seeking an experienced Carpenter and Joiner on a full-time, ongoing basis to bring specialist carpentry and joinery skills to their onsite installation team. Reporting to the Installation Manager, you will be responsible for making sure manufactured cabinetry is installed to a high standard. You will use joinery skills to achieve clean finishes and carpentry skills to fix any structural issues on site.

Responsibilities of our Carpenter and Joiner will include:

• Constructing and modifying timber frameworks where required, including bulkheads and other framework needed so cabinetry can be safely and appropriately fitted.
• Repairing and, where necessary, installing subflooring to ensure level surfaces and structural integrity.
• Erecting and securing structural timber beams to support heavy-load cabinetry installations when required.
• Marking out, cutting, shaping and assembling timber and board materials using hand and power tools in accordance with plans and site conditions.
• Modifying existing structures to make way for cabinetry, including trimming wall sections, adjusting framing and installing supports.
• Constructing and installing timber components, backing panels, fillers and supports required for cabinetry fixing.
• Using appropriate fixing methods to secure cabinetry to structural elements, ensuring stability and compliance with site requirements.
• Assembling and installing kitchens, wardrobes, laundries, vanities and other cabinetry at residential construction sites.
• Positioning, aligning, measuring, levelling and adjusting cabinetry to ensure a correct fit within walls, floors and ceilings, in accordance with plans and specifications.
• Fitting panels, benchtops, doors, drawers and associated joinery components.
• Interpreting installation drawings, technical plans and specifications to determine layout and installation requirements.
• Conducting site measurements and checks prior to installation to confirm cabinetry will fit correctly within the allocated space.
• Trimming, adjusting and aligning cabinetry components to achieve a precise fit, and installing and adjusting hinges, drawer runners and other hardware for correct operation.
• Carrying out final finishing work so cabinetry meets the required aesthetic and functional standards.
• Inspecting cabinetry during installation, identifying and rectifying minor issues on site, and ensuring completed installations meet builder specifications and client expectations.
• Working collaboratively with builders, site supervisors and other trades to complete installations efficiently.
• Adhering to all company safety policies and relevant WHS requirements on construction sites, and maintaining a clean, organised and safe work environment.

To be successfully considered for the role, you:

• Hold an AQF Certificate III, including at least two years of on-the-job training, or an AQF Certificate IV in a relevant trade such as carpentry or joinery. At least three years of significant relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification.
• Have a minimum of one year's post-qualification commercial experience working as a Carpenter and Joiner.
• Have proven technical skills and knowledge in both carpentry and joinery, including structural timber work and fine finishing.
• Are confident reading and interpreting installation drawings, plans and specifications.
• Have good communication skills and can build strong working relationships with builders, supervisors and other trades.
• Can give and take constructive feedback and address issues as they arise.
• Are self-confident and a team player who wants to contribute to the overall success of the business.
• Have a strong work ethic, good time management skills and a commitment to quality workmanship.

This is a full-time position of 38 hours per week.

Are you a skilled carpenter and joiner who takes pride in a flawless finish? Do you enjoy solving problems on site, whether that means fixing a framing issue or fine-tuning a drawer runner? Are you looking for a stable, full-time role with an established cabinetry business in Adelaide's north-east?

You must have unrestricted Australian working rights to be considered.

Interested? This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced Carpenter and Joiner seeking their next role in Adelaide's north-eastern suburbs.

Applications, please respond to the recruiters through the site and ensure you attach an updated resume. JobScout Pty Ltd are grateful for all applications, but kindly note that they will only respond to shortlisted applicants.

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