Foreperson Painter

Higgins Coatings; Tweed Heads South; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great hourly rate

Ute supplied

Uniforms & PPE

Discounts & benefits platform

Ongoing training

Job summary

Higgins Coatings, Australia's premier painting contractor, seeks a Foreperson Painter for our new Tweed Heads South branch. You will be on the tools, coordinating teams to deliver projects on time and within budget, while maintaining safety standards.

You will supervise apprentices, coordinate subcontractors and materials, and conduct toolbox talks to ensure safe work practices on site across the Coolangatta/Tweed/Lismore corridor.

Qualifications

• Must be a trade qualified painter, ideally with commercial painting experience, supervising small teams.
• Strong focus on safety, including using online safety systems.
• Occasional work south to Grafton beyond Tweed/Coolangatta/Lismore area.

Responsibilities

• On the tools, deliver projects on-time, within scope and budget.
• Coordinate employees/sub contractors, equipment and materials.
• Supervise employees and apprentices; conduct toolbox talks and PPE checks.

Skills

Safety focus

Team supervision

Commercial painting

Job description

Higgins Coatings is Australia's premier commercial painting contractor, providing complete painting maintenance service and solutions to a broad range of industries. Due to growth, we have just opened a new branch at Tweed Heads South and we are now seeking a Foreperson Painter to join our new team. This is a full time permanent role with the potential to be promoted to Project Manager as the new branch grows.

You will be on the tools and required to:

• Work closely with the Branch Manager to develop a clear understanding of each project and deliver projects on-time, within scope, within budget, safely
• Coordinate employees/sub contractors, equipment and materials
• Supervise employees and apprentices
• Ensure work is completed safely – eg. conduct toolbox talks, update risk assessment and ensure correct PPE is worn

What you need to succeed

• Must be a trade qualified painter, ideally with commercial painting experience, supervising small teams
• A strong focus on safety, including using online safety systems
• While most work will be around the Coolangatta/Tweed/Lismore area, you may be required to work on projects south to Grafton occasionally

What to Expect From Us

• Great hourly rate, supervisor allowance – paid weekly
• Fully Maintained ute
• Uniforms and PPE supplied
• Access to an online discounts and benefits platform
• On going training that comes with working for a national company

Find out more at www.higgins.com.au. Only successful applicants will be contacted.