Asphalt Paving Foreperson - - 38881 - Fletcher Building

General Information

Job Type

Permanent

Description

We are seeking an experienced Asphalt Paving Foreperson to join the Surfacing Division in Tauranga.

You will be a strong all-rounder with the ability to jump on the machines and plant, as well as motivate and lead your crew on-site to the desired high standard of quality workmanship and finish.

If you have relevant industry experience and are looking for a step up in your career then we would be very interested to talk to you – there is support and training available to help you be successful in this position.

Come join the Higgins team:

Competitive hourly rate + guaranteed 40 hours per week
Opportunity to upskill and gain further licences
Join a supportive team that treat each other like Whānau
Career development – opportunities available to grow you career at Higgins
Access to Fletchers Building Benefits Programme, including:

A market-leading parental leave policy to ensure employees are well supported throughout one of life’s most significant events.
FB employee share scheme, educational and welfare funds
A significant portfolio of retail benefits across major NZ businesses such as ANZ, Z energy, PlaceMakers, Mico and Samsung.

Brand new PPE gear (that’s your own personal protective equipment)

What you'll bring to this role:

Experience in leading and motivating teams
Class 2 licence & WTR endorsement is a must
Ability to communicate effectively with clients, consultants and staff
Fluency in Tagalog a bonus but not essential
Experience in the road surfacing industry
A reasonable level of physical fitness, due to the physical nature of the position
Self-motivation, a positive attitude and the ability to think for yourself
Be a reliable, honest and flexible team-player
Strong focus on health and safety not only for yourself, your colleagues but also the public

Higgins is a leading roading and civil infrastructure company in New Zealand. We are on a dynamic growth path with people at the heart of what we do every day. We offer a great working environment, competitive hourly rate, subsidised medical insurance and subsidised education and training for you and your dependents.

Higgins is committed to a drug-free workplace. The successful applicant will be required to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing along with a health check – you’ll need to be fit for work!

Building better roads for safer journeys – He pai ake te hanga o ngā rori, kia haumaru ai ngā haere.

Research shows that females and minority groups don’t always apply for roles unless they match 100% of the requirements. So, if this role is of interest but you feel you don’t quite fit, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are enriched by many nationalities, languages, religions, customs, and lifestyles. We are proud of our diversity and see it as one of the things that make us better together.