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Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Ready to step up and lead a team on a major, long-term project? Aestec Services is seeking an experienced and hands-on Leading Hand Carpenter for an ongoing role at our Yarwun site in Gladstone. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified carpenter with proven leadership skills to take charge, ensuring the safe, high-quality, and timely delivery of formwork, concreting, and carpentry works. If you’re driven to build something meaningful and lead from the front, we want you on our team.
Company Overview
Aestec Services is a respected provider in the construction industry, known for delivering quality projects and fostering a supportive team culture with strong leadership. We specialise in industrial and heavy industry environments, offering our people ongoing, long-term local work. We value reliability, initiative, and skilled tradespeople who are looking for stability and a chance to grow into hands-on leadership roles.
Key Responsibilities
As the Leading Hand Carpenter, you will be the key on-site leader, directly responsible for both the work and your team. Your core duties will include:
- Leading a small team to safely and efficiently complete a scope of works including formwork construction, minor concreting (steel fixing and pours), and general carpentry tasks.
- Reading and interpreting construction plans and scopes of work to ensure accurate execution.
- Championing a safe work environment by enforcing strict WHS standards and leading by example.
- Ensuring all work is completed to the highest quality standards and within project timelines.
- Applying your trade expertise to solve problems, manage workflow, and mentor team members.
Qualifications
This role requires a solid trade foundation and proven leadership ability. The essential requirements are:
- A Qualified Carpenter with demonstrated, hands-on site-based experience.
- Proven leadership or Leading Hand experience in a construction environment.
- A strong practical understanding of formwork and minor concreting works.
- The ability to read and interpret plans and follow scopes of work accurately.
- A solid understanding of Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) and the ability to lead a team safely.
- A current Construction White Card.
- High levels of reliability, initiative, and communication.
Bonus qualifications that will make your application stand out:
- Civil experience operating plant such as excavators, skid steers, rollers, or trucks.
- Relevant RIIs or VOCs for plant machinery.
- Experience working in industrial or heavy industry environments.
Benefits and Perks
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This long-term position with Aestec Services offers a stable and rewarding career path. You will enjoy:
- Ongoing, long-term work with full-time hours (48 hours per week, Monday to Friday) in Gladstone.
- Competitive rates commensurate with your skills and leadership role.
- A supportive team culture with strong leadership backing.
- A competitive hourly rate of $15.00.
- A great opportunity to secure a stable, hands-on leadership role on a significant project.
How to Apply
If you are an experienced Leading Hand Carpenter with the qualifications and drive we are looking for, we encourage you to apply.
To express your interest in this long-term opportunity with Aestec Services in Gladstone, please submit your application. Be sure to detail your carpentry qualifications, leadership experience, and any relevant plant tickets or industrial experience.
Build your leadership career with a company that values skill and stability. We look forward to reviewing your application in the new year.
