We are looking for a road marking assistant to join our team in Palmerston North. This role will be supporting the road marking crew to prepare the sites in preparation for painting. You will be undertaking general road marking labouring duties, helping with traffic set up and learning to operate the painting equipment. 

This role requires flexibility, you will be required to work evenings and weekends and there may be some overnight travel occasionally. This is an excellent opportunity to learn a new skill and progress your career. 

• Career development – opportunities available to grow you career at Higgins 

• Ongoing training and development to help you reach your career goals 

• Competitive hourly rate 

• Access to Fletchers Benefits Programme, including discounted health insurance, family scholarship & share scheme along with multi-business discounts for you and your family to enjoy

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

• Full New Zealand Driver’s License – Class 2 (beneficial)

• Ideally you will have good computer literacy 

• A background in construction or traffic management is beneficial 

• A high level of physical fitness due to the physical nature of the role

• Strong focus on health and safety not only for yourself, your colleagues but also the public

• Self-motivated with a positive attitude and the ability to think for yourself

• Be reliable, honest and a flexible team player

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.

Applicants for this position must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.