Foreperson - Road Maintenance

Description

We’re looking for a Foreperson to join our Higgins Bay of Plenty team, based in Mount Maunganui within our Maintenance Division.

As a Foreperson, you’ll work alongside the Supervisor to coordinate the day-to-day activities of our road maintenance crews and subcontractors, turning work programmes into well-organised jobs on the ground. You’ll be out on site with your crew, keeping work moving safely, efficiently and to the required standard.

You’ll Be Responsible For

• Leading cyclic and heavy maintenance crews on site and allocating daily tasks.
• Coordinating labour, plant, materials and subcontractors to keep work on track.
• Running pre-starts and toolbox meetings and setting clear expectations for the day.
• Monitoring workmanship and completing site QA, including ITPs, hold points and checklists.
• Keeping accurate records including timesheets, foreperson sheets, plant records and site documentation.
• Supporting incident response and after-hours or rostered duties when required.

What You’ll Have

• At least 3 years’ road construction experience, including supervisory experience.
• Appropriate WTR and Class 1-4 licences.
• Good working knowledge of road maintenance, QA, health and safety and environmental requirements.
• Experience using RAMM/AWM, along with strong planning, organisation and record-keeping skills.
• Confident communication and people leadership skills

Why Join Us

• Competitive hourly rate
• Permanent role with guaranteed 40 hours per week
• KiwiSaver employer contribution matched up to 4%
• Opportunity to upskill and gain further licenses
• Retail discounts for you and your family to enjoy
• Z fuel discounts including a monthly free pie and coffee

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.

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 – you’ll need to be fit for work!

We're with you on the road ahead - Ko tatou 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.