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Foreman Chippy/Joiner/carpenter

Employer
Downer EDI Limited
Location
Gisborne, Australia
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
May 28, 2022

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Category
Construction, Trade & Skilled
Work Term
Permanent
Work Load
Full Time
Language
English
angle-right Job no: 590760
Work type: Full Time - Permanent
Location: Gisborne
Categories: Leadership, 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 10,000 employees in New Zealand, we work alongside some of New Zealand's biggest businesses, councils and government agencies.

Downer New Zealand are involved in some of the most challenging and demanding projects across New Zealand.

About the role:

The Foreperson will be responsible for the management and supervision of our staff and sub-contractors carrying out work on our various projects around Gisborne. You will be involved in planning, organising, directing and controlling activities and operations of all operatives and subcontractors to ensure that work is completed to the satisfaction of customers and all targets are met.

About you:

To be successful in this challenging and exciting role you will ideally have the following skills and attributes:
  • Several years practical experience
  • Experience of staff and sub-contractor management
  • A strong interest in the Civil Infrastructure industry
  • Ability to work on your own and in a team
  • Physically fit and enjoy working outdoors
  • Excellent problem solving skills
  • Hold a full current driver's license
  • Valid Site Safe building passport
  • Pricing and invoicing experience
  • Strong Health & Safety focus
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Good computer and paperwork abilities
  • A relevant trade background is advantageous, but not essential
  • A full Class 1 drivers licence (Class 2 preferable)
  • WTR

This is an opportunity to work in an industry-leading organisation. Downer New Zealand is committed to delivering excellence by ensuring our people have the environment and the means to be successful.

If you feel that this is the role you have been waiting for, then apply online today by visiting www.downercareers.co.nz and searching using the reference number 590760

We are WorkSAFE - the successful applicant will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test & medical.

Advertised: 28 Apr 2022 New Zealand Standard Time
Applications close: 29 May 2022 New Zealand Standard Time

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