Foreman

The Isaac Construction Co Limited; Fendalton-Waimari-Harewood Community; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Location: Christchurch-based withinour

Permanent: Full-time position with项目

Job summary

The Isaac Construction Co Limited is seeking a hands-on Paving Foreman to lead our Surfacing team in Christchurch. You will supervise day-to-day asphalt paving activities, ensuring works are completed safely, to spec and on programme.

Bring proven surfacing experience, strong leadership, and a commitment to quality and safety. This full-time role offers development opportunities within a collaborative team focused on delivering high-quality surfacing works across regional projects.

Qualifications

• Proven surfacing and asphalt paving experience with knowledge of paving plant and compaction equipment.
• Good understanding of surfacing materials, compaction processes and quality control measures.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with site teams, subcontractors and clients.
• Knowledge of health, safety and environmental requirements on construction sites and a proactive safety culture.
• NZ Licence; Class 2 is desirable and WTR is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day surfacing and asphalt paving activities across roading and civil projects.
• Supervise crews, manage quality and ensure works are completed on programme.
• Promote safety and continuous improvement on site.

Skills

Leadership

Surfacing/Paving experience

Communication

Health & Safety awareness

Education

NZ Licence Class 2

WTR - essential

Tools

Paving plant

Compaction equipment

Job description

About the Role:

We are seeking a hands-on Paving Foreman to join our Surfacing team based in Christchurch. This role will lead day-to-day surfacing and asphalt paving activities across roading and civil projects, ensuring works are completed safely, to specification and on programme. The successful candidate will combine practical plant and paving experience with leadership skills to supervise crews, manage quality and support continuous improvement on site.

We’re open to the right person, the right fit – whether you’re:

• An experienced Paving Foreman with proven leadership on surfacing projects

• Or a Plant Operator with strong paving knowledge and leadership potential

If you’re passionate about delivering high quality paving works and leading from the front, we want to hear from you!

What We Offer

• Location: Christchurch-based within our Surfacing team.

• Permanent: Full-time permanent position with opportunities for project variety across the region.

• Competitive pay: Remuneration reflective of experience, together with benefits including medical insurance and vehicle.

• Development: Access to training, upskilling and clear pathways to progress within the business.

• Supportive team: Collaborative environment with a strong focus on safety, wellbeing and delivering high-quality surfacing works.

Experience and Skills

• Proven experience in surfacing and asphalt paving operations, including working knowledge of paving plant and compaction equipment.

• Good understanding of surfacing materials, compaction processes and quality control measures.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with site teams, subcontractors and clients.

• Knowledge of health, safety and environmental requirements for construction sites and commitment to promoting a positive safety culture.

• Relevant NZ Licence; Class 2 - desirable & WTR - essential.

Pre-employment and Eligibility

• Only open to Candidates must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.

• The successful applicant will be required to complete a pre-employment medical assessment, including drug and alcohol screening.

• Reference checks will be conducted as part of the recruitment process.