Foreman Asphalt & Chipseal

Acon Industries; Tauranga; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Acon Industries in Tauranga is seeking a results-driven Foreman to lead day-to-day site operations and keep crews aligned with the plan, safety rules, and quality standards.

You will coordinate Supervisors, Leading Hands and crew members, ensure timely delivery of works, and make sound decisions to keep projects moving while protecting people and site integrity.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership skills on large-site projects.
• Strong communication across Supervisors, Leading Hands and crews.
• Solid health and safety awareness and risk mitigation.
• Ability to keep plans moving and resolve issues on site.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations on site and ensure the plan is understood.
• Coordinate crews, plant, and materials to keep work progressing.
• Prioritise safety, quality, and timely delivery on every shift.
• Make on-site decisions to solve problems and keep teams aligned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organising crews

Safety awareness

Quality work

Calm under pressure

Job description

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Lead the Work. Grow the crew. help build what comes next.

At Acon Industries, we're building more than roads and infrastructure. We're building future people, future leaders, and stronger communities. We care about the quality of what we build, how safely we build it and the future capability we create along the way.

We're looking for someone who can lead from the front. Someone who can get the crew organised, keep the job moving, solve problems when they pop up and make sure everyone gets home safe at the end of the day. If you're already leading crews, or you're the person everyone naturally looks to for direction on site, we'd like to talk.

About the Role

You'll be running day-to-day operations on site. Your job is to make sure everyone knows the plan, has what they need and can get stuck into the work safely and productively. You'll work closely with Supervisors, Leading Hands and crews to keep jobs moving and deliver quality work our customers can be proud of.

Our values are pretty simple

Forward Facing - We're building something that lasts.

Act With Humility - No big egos. Just good people doing good work.

Village Mentality - When one person needs help, we all step in.

Mana to Mana - Our relationships are based on trust and mutual respect.

What does a good day look like?

• The crew knows the plan.
• The gear is where it needs to be.
• The job is moving.
• Problems get sorted early.
• Quality is right the first time.
• Everyone works safely.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary package.
• Time and a half for all hours physically worked over 40 each week.
• Additional 15% loading on night shift hours worked.
• Weekly pay.

Build your career

We're serious about developing leaders.

Our progression framework gives you a pathway from:

• Foreman
• Senior Foreman
• Project Foreman

Be trusted to lead

We're not looking for someone who needs their hand held.

We're looking for someone who can make good decisions, lead people well and take ownership of the day.

We'll support you, but we'll also trust you to do your thing.

What we're looking for

You’ll probably have experience in:

You'll also need:

• Good leadership skills.
• Strong communication.
• The ability to organise people, plant and materials.
• Solid health and safety awareness.
• A focus on quality work.
• The ability to keep calm when things get busy.

You'll fit in well if:

• People naturally follow your lead.
• You don't stand around waiting for someone else to solve problems.
• You treat people with respect.
• You hold standards without acting like a dictator.
• You care about the crew.
• You take pride in delivering a quality job.
• You can have a laugh but still get the work done.

The kind of Foreman we're after

We're looking for someone who builds good people, develops Leading Hands and creates a crew that enjoys turning up to work. Someone who understands that leadership isn't about being the boss. It's about helping the team win.