Chipseal Foreperson — Lead Crew & On‑Site Ops

Fletcher Building Limited; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

KiwiSaver employer contribution (up to

Retail discounts

Z fuel discounts with monthly pie &amp

Upskill and earn more licences

Job summary

Higgins in Hamilton is seeking an experienced Foreperson to lead the Sealing team on chipseal surfacing projects. You will plan and coordinate activities, supervise binder spraying, chip spreading and rolling, and manage labour, plant, subcontractors and materials to keep work on programme and on safety standards.

With at least five years in road surfacing and a STMS qualification or traffic management experience, you’ll provide clear direction on site and mentor crew members while maintaining

Qualifications

• At least five years of road surfacing experience, including leading crews on site.
• Strong knowledge of chipseal operations: binder spraying, chip spreading and rolling.
• Class 1 driver’s licence with WTR endorsements or ability to obtain them.
• STMS qualification or experience working closely with traffic management operations.
• Bitumen or chipseal training is advantageous.
• Strong problem-solving, communication and adaptability on changing site conditions.

Responsibilities

• Plan, sequence and coordinate chipseal surfacing activities.
• Supervise binder spraying, chip spreading, rolling and traffic management.
• Organise labour, plant, subcontractors, suppliers and materials.
• Monitor weather, surface conditions and application rates, adjusting plans as needed.
• Complete quality checks, surfacing records and site documentation.
• Lead pre-starts and toolbox meetings, coach crew members and reinforce safe work practices.

Skills

Chipseal operations knowledge

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Adaptability on site

Education

STMS qualification or traffic management experience

Bitumen/chipseal industry training (advantage)

Tools

Class 1 driver’s licence with WTR endorsements

Job description

Higgins in Hamilton is seeking an experienced Foreperson to lead the Sealing team on chipseal surfacing projects. You will plan and coordinate activities, supervise binder spraying, chip spreading and rolling, and manage labour, plant, subcontractors and materials to keep work on programme and on safety standards.

With at least five years in road surfacing and a STMS qualification or traffic management experience, you’ll provide clear direction on site and mentor crew members while maintaining