
Civil Carpenter - Christchurch
Job Description
Mō te tūranga | About the role
Were growing the team and looking for experienced Civil Carpenters to join our Christchurch team.
This is a hands-on role working across a range of civil construction projects, delivering reinforced concrete and structural carpentry work that matters. You'll be part of a team that backs each other, takes pride in doing Good Work, and knows when to have a laugh and when to switch on. If you're confident in civil formwork and is serious about quality and safety, this could be your place.
As a carpenter you will be ideally trade qualified with experience in formwork, retaining walls, reinforced concrete structures, abutments, piers, piling, columns, concrete and steel. This role suits someone who enjoys practical work, takes pride in getting the details right, and wants to be part of a flat, friendly team doing Good Work that lasts.
This diverse portfolio, could include work in the following areas
Bridges, retaining walls, piling and complex structural works
Underpasses and transport structures
Marine, Ports and Wharfs
Wastewater treatment plants, pump stations and complex pipelines
Key role responsibilities
Construct, install, and dismantle formwork, falsework across our civil projects.
Interpret plans and drawings to deliver work accurately and efficiently.
Keep work areas clean, organised, and free from unnecessary materials or debris.
Operate hand and power tools needed for day-to-day carpentry work.
Identify hazards, use personal protective equipment correctly, and maintain a safe work area
Work closely with supervisors, leading hands, concreters, steel fixers, plant operators, and other construction team members.
We're looking for someone with
At least 3 years' experience in a carpentry role, ideally in civil or heavy construction.
A carpentry qualification is highly preferred
A Class 1 full NZ driver licence
Experience with formwork, reinforced concrete structures, piling or similar civil works.
A positive, collaborative approach, with a willingness to learn, grow, and contribute to a strong team culture.
Strong safety awareness
He pai te mahi, he pai ngā painga | Good work, good benefits
KiwiSaver employer contributions
Parental leave top-up payment with additional return to work support
Family scholarships
Additional fuel discount card
Ongoing training and development, career growth and progression opportunities
Great discounts at a wide range of retailers
Medical insurance "an eligibility period applies"
Life insurance
At Fulton Hogan, we genuinely care about the wellbeing of our people and giving them the tools and opportunities they need to succeed and grow with us.
Ko wai mātou | About us
At Fulton Hogan, Good Work is about more than what we build. It's how we show up, how we treat each other, and how we keep moving forward. We're not big on hierarchy or big egos. We work side by side, back good ideas, and give people real responsibility. We take the work seriously, not ourselves.
How to apply
If you're ready to bring your civil carpentry skills to a role that offers challenge, variety, and a solid team behind you, apply now and join us in doing Good Work every day
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