Foreperson - - 44498 - Fletcher Building

General Information

Job Type

Permanent

Description

Higgins is looking for an experienced and motivated Foreperson to join our Surfacing team in Napier. This is a great opportunity for a hands-on leader who enjoys working alongside their crew while delivering safe, high-quality surfacing projects across the Hawke's Bay region.

As a Surfacing Foreperson, you'll be responsible for leading and coordinating daily surfacing operations, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards. You'll play a key role in developing your team, maintaining strong client relationships, and delivering excellent outcomes for our customers and communities.

What you'll be doing

Leading and motivating a surfacing crew to deliver projects safely, efficiently, and to a high standard
Planning and coordinating daily surfacing activities, resources, plant, and materials
Supervising asphalt paving, chip sealing, and surfacing operations to ensure quality and productivity targets are achieved
Promoting a strong safety culture and ensuring compliance with Higgins' health, safety, and environmental standards
Communicating effectively with crew members, subcontractors, clients, and stakeholders
Monitoring programme delivery, quality requirements, and site performance
Supporting and mentoring team members to develop their skills and capabilities
Operating surfacing plant and equipment where required and assisting with hands-on site activities
Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and operational efficiencies

What you'll bring to the role

Proven experience within road surfacing, asphalt paving, chip sealing, or civil construction
Previous experience leading and motivating crews in a Foreperson, Leading Hand, or Supervisory capacity
Full Class 2 Driver Licence (Class 4 and WTR endorsements highly advantageous)
Strong understanding of surfacing operations, methodologies, and quality requirements
Demonstrated commitment to health, safety, and environmental best practice
Excellent planning, organisation, and problem-solving skills
Ability to build positive relationships with crews, clients, and stakeholders
Flexibility to work night shifts and weekends when required
Reliable, proactive, and committed to delivering quality outcomes
A passion for the civil construction industry and developing people

Come join the Green Team

Competitive hourly rate
Permanent, full-time position
Career development and leadership opportunities
Ongoing training and professional development
Supportive team culture where everyone looks out for each other
KiwiSaver employer contribution matched up to 4%
Z fuel discounts, including a monthly free pie and coffee
Great benefits for you and your whānau

About Higgins

Higgins is a leading construction and infrastructure company, proudly building and maintaining roads, bridges, and civil projects that connect communities across New Zealand. With a strong focus on safety, quality, and sustainability, we deliver projects that make a real difference. At Higgins, you'll join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and career growth because we believe our people are the foundation of our success.

We're with you on the road ahead

Ko tātou kei a koe i te huarahi kei mua

We are actively looking to fill this role and encourage your early application. Applications are reviewed regularly, and we reserve the right to remove the advertisement before the advertised 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.