Job description
Tradestaff Global is seeking expressions of interest from qualified & experienced CARPENTERS to work on McMurdo Base in Antarctica for the summer season.This epic opportunity does not come along every day, don’t miss out on the experience of a lifetime!
- Due to travel requirements, you need to be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 as well as having had a Bivalent booster. (If you’re not eligible at this time to have this booster, still apply as it can be arranged at a later date).
We’re interested in hearing from applicants with additional experience in:
- Large Commercial Structural Steel erecting & rigging
- Commercial long run roofing
- Performing layouts & framing of metal studs
- Hanging & Finishing Plasterboard
- Installation of raised access flooring
- Installation of Metal Roofing, Sidings & Flashings
- Installation of large aluminium commercial windows & doors
- Installation of Acoustic Suspended Ceilings
- Carpet & Vinyl laying
YOU NEED TO:
- Be Trade Qualified & able to supply proof at interview stage.
- Have Commercial experience & have referees who will be able to validate this.
- Supply a current up to date CV that outlines your commercial skills/experience & types of commercial projects/jobs worked on.
- Be IT literate & good with dealing with a lot of detailed paperwork.
- Be patient when working through the application process. It is a very long & detailed process to mobilise people & in some cases it may take a few months to work through.
- Exceptional fitness is required due to long hours & extreme conditions. Work is fast paced & everyone is expected to pitch in.
- Remote projects require a solid team effort, we’re looking for someone with the right attitude that’s willing to be part of a great hardworking supportive team.
- Flights provided from any major NZ airport
- Food, shared accommodation, travel insurance provided
- $62.78 per hour. Contract basis, paid fortnightly in NZ$
- All PPE Supplied
EXPECTED HOURS:
- 54 hours per week (this won’t change if work is affected by weather)
- Working 6 out of 7 days
APPROXIMATE DATES:
Multiple roles available that range starting from around: Oct – Jan / Oct – March / Oct – May / Nov – March / Nov – May.
Priority will be given to people who are open to different dates. *You’ll be away the entire time including being away for Christmas.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Roles start around Oct/Nov, as the onboarding process is very lengthy due to medical requirements & background checks these dates may change.
Medicals are strict, you need to be in very good health/have excellent fitness. You would also be required to do Dental exams & would need good dental health to get clearance.
If you like the sound of this amazing opportunity & would like to apply, please note:
CRITERIA TO MEET:
- NZ or US Citizenship & hold a CURRENT Passport.
- First interview is by video. You must be prepared to travel to Tauranga for dental & medical tests. We pay for tests & provide flights if living outside of Tauranga.
- Full Class 1 Drivers Licence.
- Clean criminal record (Police checks will be completed at interview).
- Can pass pre-employment drug/alcohol testing as well as random testing on site.
- Able to follow instructions & have good attention to detail.
Due to high volume of applications, we only accept applications via our online system to ensure everyone gets a response. Please don’t call/email to apply.
An automatic email will be immediately sent to you if your application was submitted successfully. If you don’t receive the email, we didn’t receive your application.
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