20/09/2026
🔨 ENTRY-LEVEL LEADING HAND – QUALIFIED CARPENTER
Exton Building Co | South-East Melbourne & Mornington Peninsula
We’re looking for a qualified carpenter who’s ready to step up into an entry-level Leading Hand role and grow with our team.
You don’t need years of management experience. We’re looking for someone who already takes pride in their work, communicates well and wants the opportunity to develop into a strong crew leader.
THE ROLE
You’ll be working alongside and gradually taking responsibility for a small crew across new residential builds, including:
• Lock-up
• Fix
• Eaves
• General carpentry & QA
• Organising apprentices and allocating daily tasks
• Walking jobs and making sure everything is completed to a high standard
• Communicating with management and supervisors
• Helping keep jobs productive, clean and running smoothly
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
✅ Qualified carpenter
✅ Strong attention to detail
✅ Reliable and organised
✅ Confident communicating with apprentices and other trades
✅ Takes ownership of their work
✅ Can read plans and work independently
✅ Wants to develop their leadership skills
✅ Driver’s licence and reliable transport
Leading Hand experience is not essential. This would suit a carpenter who feels ready for the next step but hasn’t been given the opportunity yet.
WHAT WE OFFER
💰 Competitive hourly rate based on experience
🚗 Opportunity to progress into a company vehicle
📈 Genuine pathway into a full Leading Hand position
🔨 Consistent residential work
👷 Established and growing team
🤝 Support while you develop into the role
💪 Plenty of work across Melbourne’s South-East and Mornington Peninsula
We’re not looking for someone to come in knowing everything from day one. We want someone with the right attitude, solid carpentry skills and the drive to eventually run their own crew confidently.
Interested?
Send through a message on 0400935803 with a bit about yourself, your experience and your current situation.