Carpenter at Cw, Auckland
Carpenter at Cw in Auckland. Full-time. Apply with swipeandhired.
This role provides carpentry support across university campuses, delivering building maintenance, repairs, and minor project works. The position ensures facilities remain safe, functional, and well‑presented by completing reactive and planned carpentry tasks with a high standard of workmanship and customer service.
Job Description
Carpenter
Grafton, Auckland | Full-Time
Are you an experienced Carpenter looking for a varied, hands-on role within one of New Zealand's leading education and research institutions?
Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a skilled Carpenter to join our team supporting the University of Auckland . Based in Grafton, you'll be responsible for delivering a wide range of carpentry, building maintenance, and minor project works across a diverse property portfolio.
This is an excellent opportunity for a customer-focused tradesperson who enjoys a mix of planned maintenance, reactive repairs, and project work in a dynamic environment.
What's on Offer?
- Full-time permanent position
- Company vehicle provided
- Mobile phone and tablet supplied
- Variety of maintenance and project work
- Supportive team environment
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Opportunity to work within a large and diverse campus environment
- Stable workload with a leading facilities management provider
About the Role
Reporting to the Trades Supervisor, you'll be responsible for delivering carpentry and general building maintenance services across the University of Auckland portfolio.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Completing reactive and planned carpentry maintenance works
- Undertaking minor refurbishments, repairs, and improvement projects
- Carrying out general building maintenance and repairs
- Identifying maintenance issues and recommending solutions
- Ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard
- Maintaining accurate job records and documentation
- Liaising with clients, contractors, and stakeholders
- Supporting wider facilities maintenance activities as required
About You
We're looking for a reliable and customer-focused tradesperson who takes pride in delivering high-quality workmanship.
To be successful, you will have:
- Carpentry trade qualification (preferred)
- Previous commercial carpentry and maintenance experience
- Strong knowledge of general building repairs and maintenance
- Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Experience using mobile devices and work management systems
- Full New Zealand Driver Licence
- Strong commitment to Health & Safety
- Ability to use outlook, teams and all
Highly Regarded
- Two or more years' experience in commercial maintenance
- Site Safe certification
- Working at Heights certification
- Elevated Work Platform (EWP) certification
- Experience within facilities management, education, healthcare, or large commercial environments
Why Join Cushman & Wakefield?
At Cushman & Wakefield, we're committed to providing a safe, supportive, and rewarding work environment. You'll be part of a collaborative team delivering essential services across one of New Zealand's most recognised institutions while enjoying opportunities for ongoing development and career growth.
If you're an experienced Carpenter looking for a role that offers variety, autonomy, and the opportunity to work across a diverse campus environment, we'd love to hear from you.
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