Lead Asphalt & Surfacing Crew Leader

Higgins; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Permanent full-time (40h)

KiwiSaver matching

Training & progression

Supportive team culture

Employee benefits

Fuel discounts

Monthly pie & coffee

Job summary

Higgins Christchurch is looking for an experienced Leading Hand to join our Surfacing Team. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll support the Foreperson/Supervisor in delivering high-quality asphalt and surfacing works across Christchurch and the wider Canterbury region.

If you're a natural leader who enjoys working outdoors, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and takes pride in delivering quality work safely, we'd love to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in asphalt surfacing, road construction, civil construction, or a similar industry.
• Experience leading or supervising small crews.
• Strong knowledge of asphalt paving processes and equipment.
• Ability to plan, solve problems and adapt to changing priorities.
• A hands-on approach and commitment to safety.

Responsibilities

• Assist planning and coordinating daily surfacing operations.
• Lead and support surfacing crew, operators, subcontractors and labour staff on site.
• Carry out and oversee asphalt paving, minor repairs and prep works.
• Support safe operation of paving, compaction, and related plant/equipment.
• Ensure work is safe, efficient and high quality.
• Coordinate labour, materials, plant and resources to maximise productivity.
• Monitor workmanship and assist with quality control.
• Maintain communication with team, clients and stakeholders.
• Promote Higgins safety, quality and environmental standards.
• Support mentoring of less experienced team members.

Skills

Leading teams

Asphalt surfacing

Road construction

Health & safety

Problem solving

Communication

Hours flexibility

Tools

Paving equipment

Rollers

Job description

Higgins Christchurch is looking for an experienced Leading Hand to join our Surfacing Team. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll support the Foreperson/Supervisor in delivering high-quality asphalt and surfacing works across Christchurch and the wider Canterbury region.

If you're a natural leader who enjoys working outdoors, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and takes pride in delivering quality work safely, we'd love to hear from you.