Lead Hand Carpenter

Staff-Net

Bibra Lake WA

$38 - $45 an hour - Permanent, Full-time

Job details

Pay

$38 - $45 an hour

Job type

Permanent
Full-time

Shift and schedule

Overtime
Monday to Friday

Location

Bibra Lake WA

Full job description

The Company – Quick Camps

Our client, Quick Camps manufactures custom built caravans / portable accommodation and utility units that are used for remote mining and construction projects in Western Australia as well as the Eastern States. Due to an increased demand in Quick Camps products, they are currently seeking several Trade Qualified Lead Hand Carpenter to join their team working on a Permanent / Full Time Basis.

Quicks Camps – Location & Working Hours

Location: Bibra Lake
Working Days: Monday to Friday
Working Hours: 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Additional Hours: Additional working hours and working days outside of ordinary hours will be required to meet operational demands. Allowances & Overtime remuneration will apply when applicable

The Role

The main responsibilities of the role are to ensure that the fit out of mobile camp assets are manufactured and commissioned to high standards which pass set quality control standards. The Leading Hand Carpenter is a hands-on role where you will be supervising and leading a workshop team of between 5 to 15 in-house workshop staff and remote camp employees as well as working on the tools in the manufacture of mobile camp assets.

In addition, the Lead Hand Carpenter will be part of the management and supervisory team that is responsible for the setup, commissioning and demobilization of remote camps throughout Australia that can accommodate 10 to 75 personnel.

The Lead Hand Carpenter main responsibilities are as follows;

Supervising an in-house team of 5 to 15 workshop employees that include Tradesmen and Trades Assistants
Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the workshop in the manufacture of mobile accommodation units
Interpret Technical Drawings, Specifications, Bills of Materials & Work Orders to ensure that all units are manufactured to precise specifications
Ensure all units are manufactured to high standards following TP Procedures (Inspection and Test Plan) and ISO 9001 standards
Working with in-house procurement to ensure build materials, workshop tools & workshop consumables are stocked at set quantities
Working with senior management & workshop team members to continually review & improve productivity efficiency & quality control
Responible for ensuring all workshop & site staff follow strict safety procedures in all work activities as well as participating in continual review & improvement of safety systems & procedures to maintain zero lost time injuries
Training new employees in workshop systems & procedures across safety, manufacturing, QA & camp set up & de mobilization

The Lead Hand Carpenter

We are seeking a candidate that is a trade qualified carpenter that ideally has at least 5 years experience working in a similar role in the manufacture of portable accommodation units. The successful candidate will be experienced in general construction trades and techniques especially in;

Carpentry
Plumbing
Electrical
Fabrication

Key trades skills and experience we will be focusing on include;

Has an Australian Carpentry Trade Qualification or Similar
As a minimum possessing a C Class WA Manual Driving License (Experience Towing Trailers/Caravans is a bonus)
Is able to work away from home for up to 2 weeks from time to time
Ability to interpret Technical Drawings & associated technical information such as General Arrangements, Shop Drawings, Floor Plans, MEP Plans, Manufacturing Specifications & BOM Lists
Has experience in working to ISO 9001 Standards and Quality Control systems such as TP Procedures
Experienced in Leading Teams of 5+ personnel
Has experience in managing & enforcing safety procedures & systems to team members

In addition, we are seeking a candidate that possess the following personality traits & skills

Considers themselves as possessing a very strong work ethic, especially in time keeping & attendance
Conducts themselves in a highly professional manner at all times
Exceptional communication skills – written & verbal
Be able to work under pressure where tight deadlines occur regularly
Have attention to detail in all facets of your work
Have excellent organizational skills, where prioritizing work and changing schedules is standard practice
Have the intention of securing long term employment

Remuneration

Quick Camps is seeking a dependable Lead Hand Workshop Carpenter to join their team on a Permanent / Full-Time basis. Depending on experience, qualifications and past work history the salary package will include