Formwork Carpenter

Whittens is an Australian owned and operated multidisciplined civil construction company, proudly offering over 22 years' experience throughout Western Australia, New South Wales and Queensland.
With a growing reputation, we continue to partner with some of Australia's major Infrastructure, Mining, Oil and Gas and Defence clients, specialising in the delivery of large scale and technically complex concrete construction, roadworks, earthworks and piping works projects.
Our mission, as an agile and people centric business, is to be the market leader in civil contracting, achieving sustainable growth through high performing people who safely deliver successful project outcomes for their clients.
Whittens have multiple opportunities and are offering 482 sponsorship for experienced WA based Carpenters/Formworkers, tasks include;
• Attend regular toolbox meetings and pre-start meetings
• Fill out any paperwork necessary ensuring hours of work are documented each day
• Comply to drawing specifications and building plans
• Ensure works are completed in accordance with quality control requirements within ITP
• Return tools and ensure objects have been properly stored and cleaned
• Identify required materials and tooling for the construction of formwork
• Load and transport materials, tools and consumables from laydown areas to work fronts as required
• Construct, install and dismantle formwork in line with drawings and specifications
• Ensure materials and equipment that is delivered to site is adequately identified, safely handled and stored to prevent loss, damage or injury
• Monitor materials and consumables and notify supervisor of items requiring ordering
• Use of monitoring and testing equipment, as required, for verification to specifications and drawings
• Manage work outputs to achieve targets as per site requirements
• Assist with general labouring and other tasks as required by the Site Supervisor/Leading Hand where required
Requirements & Qualifications:
• Minimum 2 year's construction experience
• Trade qualified (AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)
• Valid Australian Drivers License
• Previous FIFO experience
• Construction Card
• Ability to pass pre-employment medical and drug screening
• Hold valid rights to work in Australia
• Must be WA based
On Offer:
• Competitive rates
• 482 sponsorship (pending successful probation of 3 months)
• Employee Referral Incentives
• Permanent opportunity
• Learning and development opportunities
• People focused culture
Whittens is committed to workplace diversity. We support women in civil construction, champion Indigenous partnerships and encourage people of all cultural backgrounds to apply.