angle-right Job no: 574865
Work type: Full Time - Permanent
Location: Wellington
Categories: Maintenance, Construction

Downer has been designing, building and sustaining New Zealand's infrastructure for over a century and is a leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand.

With over 12,000 employees in New Zealand, we work alongside some of New Zealand's biggest businesses, councils and government agencies.

Downer New Zealand is a leading provider of integrated services. Our commitment to building long term relationships and supporting our customers with high calibre services and solutions; the talents of our people; and consistent excellence in operational delivery sets us apart.

Here in Wellington our team are looking for a Foreperson to join our crew as we carry out work on our maintenance contract in the region! This is an exciting opportunity for you if you are looking for a change in career and are looking to take the next step.

What we offer:

• Very competitive pay rate, plus overtime and other benefits
• Excellent opportunities for training and career progression for those who work hard and demonstrate willingness to learn
• Modern machinery, with more new gear on its way
• A fun, welcoming team working in a positive atmosphere

About the role:

You'll be leading your crew doing maintenance works on roading, pavements and drainage. This role comes with a variety of projects, so no two days will be the same. Reporting to the Supervisor, you'll be setting up sites and running the team through general scopes of projects with a focus on safety and quality. You'll have operational duties from operating machinery from excavators to general labouring duties. This 'hands on' role will require you to provide leadership by planning, providing direction and controlling activities whilst working alongside the team in the field!

About you:

Along with your civil experience as a Foreperson or Leading Hand there are a few essentials to what we are looking for, but don't stress too much if you don't tick them all off, we are prepared to train you:

• You'll hold a class 2 minimum full New Zealand Drivers licence with WTR endorsements being desirable
• Previous experience operating an excavator
• High standard of workmanship with a commitment to safe workplace practises
• Clear communication skills with the ability to build rapport with stakeholders and easily chat with your crew

If you have experience in leading a team then we want to hear from you!