Drainage Foreperson - - 43246 - Fletcher Building

General Information

Job Type

Permanent

Description

Foreperson – Drainage (Palmerston North)

Higgins Palmerston North is looking for an experienced and proactive Drainage Foreperson to lead our drainage crews across the Manawatū region. This Palmerston North–based role is a key leadership position responsible for coordinating day to day site operations and ensuring safe, high quality and efficient delivery of drainage works.

If you’re confident running crews, enjoy working outdoors, and have strong drainage expertise, this is an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your leadership career.

What you’ll be doing

Leading and supervising drainage crews on a range of civil projects
Planning, coordinating and delivering daily site activities
Ensuring drainage works (pipelines, manholes, connections, structures) meet design, safety and quality standards
Managing plant, materials, subcontractors and labour resources
Reading and interpreting plans, levels and specifications
Maintaining strong communication with project managers, clients and stakeholders
Driving a positive safety culture and ensuring compliance with Higgins’ HSE requirements
Mentoring and developing team members, including Leading Hands and labourers
Supporting project delivery by identifying risks, resolving issues and keeping work on track

What you’ll bring

Proven experience in drainage or civil construction, ideally in a leadership or foreperson role
Strong technical knowledge of drainage construction methods, materials and equipment
Ability to lead, motivate and mentor crews
Experience with rotary and pipe lasers (advantageous)
Drainlaying and/or Water qualifications (bonus)
Strong planning, problem solving and communication skills
Ability to read plans, understand levels and follow site instructions
Full Class 1 licence - Class 2 and WTR endorsements are an advantage
Physically fit, reliable and committed to safe work practices
A positive attitude and willingness to work flexible hours when required

Come join the Green Team

Competitive hourly rate
Permanent, full time role with guaranteed 40 hours per week
KiwiSaver employer contribution matched up to 4%
Opportunities to upskill and gain further licences or qualifications
Great benefits for you and your family
Access to educational funds for you and your children
School holiday programme and tutoring support
Discounts with partners including Southern Cross, ANZ, Z Energy, PlaceMakers, Mico and Samsung

About Higgins

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. We offer a great working environment, competitive pay, subsidised medical insurance, and subsidised education and training for you and your dependants.

Higgins is committed to a drug free workplace. The successful applicant will be required to pass pre employment drug and alcohol testing and a health check.

We’re with you on the road ahead – Ko tātou kei a koe i te huarahi kei mua.

We are actively recruiting for this role and encourage early applications. Applications are reviewed regularly and the advertisement may be removed before the closing date.

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.