FORMWORK CARPENTER
KPI Labour Hire is currently recruiting skilled Formwork Carpenters to join our expanding team on ongoing projects throughout Melbourne and regional Victoria. This is a great chance to lock in steady work on EBA rates alongside leading civil and infrastructure contractors, working across substations, terminal stations, data centres, bridges, pump stations and large-scale industrial projects. In this position, you will be tasked with producing quality formwork while upholding the highest standards of safety, workmanship and teamwork.
Key responsibilities
- Erecting, setting out and stripping formwork in line with drawings and specifications
- Formwork to walls, columns, slabs, decks, beams, footings and pits
- Assembling and fixing formwork panels, metal props, soldiers, walers, brackets and clamps
- Operating with proprietary formwork systems
- Setting out, levelling, plumbing and squaring formwork ahead of the pour
- Supporting concrete pouring, screeding and finishing activities
- Stripping, cleaning, repairing and stacking formwork ready for reuse
- Carrying out steel fixing, conduit laying and pipe laying tasks as needed
- Reading and interpreting drawings, plans and specifications
- Completing work safely, on schedule and to a high standard of quality
- Adhering to site safety procedures and company policies
- Working cooperatively with supervisors, operators and construction crews
What we're looking for
- Trade-qualified Carpenter with relevant qualifications, or proven formwork experience
- At least 2 years' experience across formwork, carpentry or civil construction
- Proven ability assembling and fixing formwork systems
- Strong problem-solving skills and a keen eye for detail
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Capable of sustained physically demanding manual work
- Current Construction Induction (White Card)
- Sound understanding of workplace health and safety requirements and best practice
- Prepared to work across a range of project sites throughout Victoria
- Experience with proprietary formwork systems will be well regarded
- Background in steel fixing, conduit laying or pipe laying is a plus
- Previous work on substations, terminal stations or data centre projects is well regarded
- VESI training and plant equipment tickets are a plus
- Prepared to complete a Medical and Police Check
What we offer
- EBA rates aligned to your classification
- Continuous work across a rolling pipeline of major projects
- Diverse work with leading civil and infrastructure contractors
- Site allowances and travel where applicable
FORMWORK CARPENTER — Melbourne & Regional VIC employer: KPI Construction Services
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