Asphalt Plant Supervisor

Fulton Hogan; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

KiwiSaver

Parental leave top up

Training & development

Retailer discounts

Job summary

Fulton Hogan in Auckland is seeking an Asphalt Plant Supervisor to lead day-to-day plant operations and ensure safe, efficient production of asphalt for regional road projects. You will coordinate production schedules, maintenance, and materials to meet demand while upholding quality standards.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, safety focus, and continuous improvement to keep projects on schedule and within budget, with opportunities for development within a nationally respected

Qualifications

• Experience in asphalt production or plant operations.
• Strong leadership and people management.
• Basic budgeting and cost control awareness.
• Proficient in MS Excel and administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the safe and efficient day-to-day operation of the asphalt plant.
• Coordinate production schedules, plant staff and material supply to meet project demand.
• Oversee plant maintenance and minimise downtime.
• Monitor asphalt quality and compliance standards, ensuring product is delivered to specification.
• Drive continuous improvement across plant performance, safety, housekeeping and cost control.

Skills

Asphalt production

Plant operations

People leadership

Safety compliance

Budget awareness

Communication

Problem solving

Planning

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Nau mai, haere mai ki a Fulton Hogan | Join us at Fulton Hogan

We’re looking for an Asphalt Plant Supervisor to join our team in Auckland. You’ll lead day-to-day plant operations, coordinate production and maintenance, and make sure quality asphalt is ready when our crews need it, helping us deliver safer, more reliable roads across the region.

Mō te tūranga | About the role

This is a hands‑on leadership role at one of our critical Auckland asphalt plants, where reliable production keeps road construction, resurfacing and maintenance work moving. You’ll oversee plant operations, people, materials and compliance, making sure asphalt is produced safely, efficiently and to specification each day. It’s a role with real impact: when the plant runs well, projects stay on schedule, costs stay under control, and communities get durable roads that are fit for purpose. We take the work seriously, not ourselves, and you’ll join a team that backs good ideas and high standards.

Ngā tino kawenga mahi | Key role responsibilities

• Lead the safe and efficient day-to-day operation of the asphalt plant.

• Coordinate production schedules, plant staff and material supply to meet project demand.

• Oversee plant maintenance and work closely with the team to minimise downtime.

• Monitor asphalt quality and compliance standards, ensuring product is delivered to specification.

• Drive continuous improvement across plant performance, safety, housekeeping and cost control.

Kei te kimi mātou i tētahi e whai ana i ēnei pūkenga | We’re looking for someone with

• Experience in asphalt production, plant operations, or a similar industrial or manufacturing environment.

• Basic financial understanding, including an awareness of budget considerations and the factors that influence financial outcomes.

• Basic computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Excel.

• Proven people leadership skills, with the ability to coordinate teams and keep work moving.

• A strong focus on safety, quality and operational compliance.

• Good planning, problem‑solving and communication skills.

• A proactive, accountable approach and the confidence to identify better ways of working.

He pai te mahi, he pai ngā painga | Good work, good benefits

At Fulton Hogan, we genuinely care about the wellbeing of our people and giving them the tools and opportunities they need to succeed and grow with us. You’ll have access to:

• Medical insurance and Life insurance after the eligibility period.

• KiwiSaver employer contributions after service milestones, up to 7%.

• Parental leave top up payment with additional return to work support.

• Ongoing training and development, with clear career growth and progression opportunities.

• Great discounts at a wide range of retailers.

Ko wai mātou | About us

Fulton Hogan is an integrated infrastructure, construction and services business working across New Zealand and Australia. We partner with clients and communities to design, build, operate and maintain critical assets – from bitumen and quarries to roads, water and energy. Our people are united by a simple purpose: to create, connect and care for communities, while reducing environmental impact and supporting more sustainable futures.

At Fulton Hogan, Good Work is about more than what we deliver. It’s how we show up, how we treat each other, and how we keep moving forward together. We’re flat, friendly and low ego. Titles matter less than ideas, and when the stakes are high, we switch on and deliver to a seriously high standard.

All successful candidates must undergo and pass a pre-employment medical and drug screen prior to employment.