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Leading hand (melbourne)

Melbourne
Design And Build Recruitment
Posted: 19 November
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Design & Build are seeking an experienced Leading Hand Carpenter / Supervisor to join a growing custom residential builder with projects across the inner eastern and western suburbs.

Our client is an emerging builder delivering bespoke new homes, renovations, and extensions valued up to $1.5m. With a strong pipeline of ongoing and upcoming projects, they’re looking to bring a motivated and capable Leading Hand on board to support continued growth.

This role would suit a skilled carpenter who enjoys being hands‑on while taking on greater responsibility, working closely with the Director to ensure smooth day‑to‑day operations. Acting as a second‑in‑charge within the business, this is an excellent opportunity for someone ready to step up and grow with the business.

Responsibilities

- Assisting in leading and coordinating teams across multiple sites
- Planning daily and weekly schedules, allocating work, and tracking progress
- Ordering and coordinating materials, tools, and equipment
- Ensuring site safety, compliance, and presentation standards are maintained
- Liaising with suppliers, subcontractors, and internal teams
- Representing the business professionally with clients, consultants, and trades
- Working on the tools as required to support your team and keep projects on track

Qualifications

- Experience delivering high‑end or custom residential projects
- Proven ability to lead, coordinate, and motivate teams
- Robust understanding of construction sequencing, premium finishes, and site logistics
- Confidence reading and interpreting plans and drawings, with attention to detail
- Excellent problem‑solving skills and initiative
- The ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining quality and control

For any questions relating to this role or other opportunities with D&B; and our clients please contact Bree Wiltshire on or click Apply. Your application will be treated as strictly confidential.

Thanks for your consideration.

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