Onyx Worx Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced and dependable Construction Leading Hand to oversee a small team while working alongside them on the tools.
This is not a role for someone who wants to stand back and give instructions. You will be expected to lead from the front, keep the team productive and complete physically demanding work across multiple residential construction sites.
The Role
You will receive daily instructions directly from the company director and be responsible for:
- Leading and working alongside other team members
- Communicating job requirements clearly to the team
- Keeping jobs running efficiently and on schedule
- Providing regular updates throughout the day
- Completing approximately 6–8 jobs or site visits per day
- Taking before-and-after photos of every job
- Ensuring work is completed safely and to a high standard
- Looking after the company vehicle, tools and equipment
- Occasionally collecting workers from an agreed meeting point
Scope of Work
Our work is varied and includes:
- General construction labouring
- Residential site clean-ups
- Building-material and debris removal
- Rubbish collection and tip runs
- Manual handling and material relocation
- Weeding and landscape preparation
- Floor scraping and general site preparation
- Assisting with basic maintenance and construction tasks
This is a physically demanding position with regular lifting, loading and outdoor work.
What We’re Looking For
The right person must:
- Have strong leadership qualities
- Be punctual, dependable and organised
- Demonstrate honesty and integrity
- Communicate clearly and consistently
- Have a positive attitude and be easy to work with
- Be confident managing and motivating a small team
- Have above-average construction and labouring experience
- Be able to follow instructions and make sensible decisions onsite
- Be comfortable working independently when required
- Take pride in completing jobs properly and efficiently
Requirements
- Current ABN
- Current White Card
- Current Australian driver’s licence
- Suitable construction clothing and PPE
- Good physical fitness
- Previous construction or leading-hand experience
- Ability to work approximately 8–10 hours per day
What We Provide
- $45 per hour
- Weekly pay
- Company vehicle loaded with tools and equipment
- Company fuel card
- Consistent and varied work
- Opportunity to take ownership of a team and grow with the company
Location
Multiple sites across Perth, primarily around the city, Baldivis and surrounding suburbs.
Payment Terms
This is an ABN subcontractor position. Invoices must be submitted by Friday for payment the following Thursday.
If you’re a reliable, switched-on operator who can lead a team while getting stuck into the work yourself, we want to hear from you.
Please apply with details of your construction experience, leadership experience, availability and current suburb.
Pay: $45.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 – 50.0 per week
Benefits:
Work Location: On the road
