Leading Hand & Qualified Carpenters

Join one of South Australia's most respected commercial carpentry contractors — a close-knit, supportive team where quality workmanship is valued and people genuinely enjoy coming to work.

We're expanding our team on the back of an exciting pipeline of projects with some of Adelaide's leading commercial builders, and we're looking for a Leading Hand Carpenter and qualified Carpenters to join us.

Are you a qualified Leading Hand Carpenter — a problem solver and critical thinker who's ready to take the lead, has ambition, and takes pride in delivering quality workmanship?

Or are you a Carpenter who thrives in a busy, supportive team — reliable, adaptable, driven, and open to learning and feedback?

Either way, you'll be joining a crew that backs each other, works hard, and takes real pride in what we build together.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform all First and Second Fix Carpentry, including feature claddings and commercial timber and fire doors

• Work across a range of commercial carpentry and high-end residential projects

• Support site safety and honest work ethics

• Scheduling of works and deliveries

What Hilton Construct offers

• $40–$50 per hour + Super, dependent on proven experience

• Maintained company vehicle, for the right applicant

• A genuinely supportive, close-knit team culture

• The opportunity to lead and grow within a highly respected company

• A variety of exciting, high-quality commercial and residential projects

Role Requirements

• Previous carpentry experience, with a trade qualification (Certificate III in Carpentry or equivalent)

• Driver's Licence

• White Card

• National Police Clearance

• Your own standard tools – speciality tools provided by Hilton Construct

• Willing to supervise apprentices

• Committed to high-quality service and workmanship

• Excellent communication skills

• Ability to build and maintain trusting relationships with stakeholders

• Comfortable working independently or as part of a team
  

Our Team & Culture

• A close-knit, down-to-earth crew that looks out for one another on and off site

• Your effort and initiative are noticed — we back people who want to grow

• An open-door approach from leadership, with regular team catch-ups

• Real pathways to progress into Leading Hand and supervisory roles
  

About us

Hilton Construct has been operating since 2008, building great relationships with commercial builders through high-quality service, workmanship, and a team culture we're genuinely proud of. As one of South Australia's most respected commercial carpentry contractors, we specialise in a wide range of commercial projects across the education, sporting, aged care, hospitality, tourism and apartment/multi-residential sectors, as well as select high-end residential projects.