Carpenter

The Lyttelton Port Company’s Civil Maintenance Team is on the hunt for a qualified and experienced Carpenter. 

Ka whati te tai, ka pao te tōrea
When opportunity arises, we must be ready to strike before it passes

Employee Benefits:

• Competitive Remuneration Package
• Permanent Position
• Lyttelton based

About the role

As a carpenter at LPC, you will be responsible for carpentry maintenance services to various Port operational areas by maintaining the structural integrity of the company’s infrastructure and wharf assets. The role will entail a mixture of planned and reactive maintenance of both timber and concrete wharves, along with some building maintenance. The role will have you working in a mainly outdoor environment, at times in confined spaces, and under wharves in work boats.

What will set you apart

This is not your typical carpenter role. You will be a trade qualified carpenter, who enjoys working in all elements and who is comfortable to work on or near water and at heights. You will be experienced in using a range of timber machining tools, as well as in fabrication and construction of bespoke parts, components and structures.

• Trade Qualified Carpenter
• Experience in a Port Environment is desirable
• Experience in civil works (particularly concrete) and use of mobile plant will be beneficial
• Ability to work independently as well as playing your role in a close-knit team during your shifts
• Team Player where safety is paramount

About LPC

Lyttelton Port Company (LPC) is the South Island's largest international trade gateway, focused on facilitating the growth of trade for Christchurch, Canterbury, and the wider South Island.  Our services are critical to the success of a diverse range of exporters and importers and supporting thousands of jobs in the region. Sustainability and the safety of our people are at the centre of everything we do. This is an exciting time to join LPC.

Pre-employment Requirements

LPC require all successful candidates to pass a Pre-employment assessment which includes a Health Assessment, a Drug and Alcohol Test, Pre-Employment Ministry of Justice Check, a TORO check and a Pre-employment ACC Check. 

Eligibility

Legal entitlement to work in New Zealand is a requirement

Apply for this role

If this role sounds like a good fit for you, we’d love to hear from you. Click apply to submit your application.

Applications close: Sunday 12th April, 5pm

For further information, please email [email protected]