angle-right Job no: 579040
Work type: Full Time - Permanent
Location: New Plymouth
Categories: Maintenance, Construction, Civil Engineering

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.

Our surfacing division is highly respected and has a great track record for delivering a high standard of work. This role has become available in our team for a proactive, energetic, passionate and hardworking Surfacing Foreperson to come join our crew based in New Plymouth where you'll be working across the district.

The perks:

• Stable working environment - travel and work all over the district, see the sights whilst working in the outdoors
• Work with a company that puts a real focus on a safe working environment, including personal protective equipment's being provided
• Extensive training, and development opportunities to help enhance your skills and advance your career
• A fun, welcoming team working in a positive atmosphere
• The chance to mould and put your own stamp on your crew with support provided

About the role:

The team will be looking at you to lead them as you work alongside the supervisor in carrying out toolbox meetings, running crew brief plans and working together with completing reseals and first coats. Your duties will involve working as a chip runner, operating machinery as well as labouring duties. So, if you enjoy spending your days outdoors and on your feet then this could be the position for you. In this role you will be providing leadership by planning, providing direction and controlling activities whilst working alongside the team in the field ensuring that work is completed to the satisfaction of our customers and that all Zero Harm and production targets are met.

You will have the opportunity to travel across the North and South Island perfecting your craft within the crew during our busy periods.

About you:

You will bring with you experience leading a crew along with your industry experience. You'll easily be able to deal with unexpected events and provide direction to your team.

You'll couple this with:

• You will ideally come from a chip sealing background with experience operating as a Foreperson
• Minimum Class 2 full New Zealand Driver's licence
• High standard of workmanship and quality focus
• Excellent communication skills - with the ability to communicate with stakeholders.