Lead Hand - Road Maintenance Leader, Permanent & Growth

Higgins; Masterton District; Presencial; NZD 39.000 - 47.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

KiwiSaver employer contribution 4%

40 hours per week guaranteed

Fuel discounts & monthly pie/coffee

Ongoing training and career growth

Supportive team culture

Descripción de la vacante

Higgins is seeking an experienced Leading Hand for our Wairarapa maintenance team. This hands‑on role supports the Foreperson in delivering road maintenance across the region. If you lead well, work outdoors, and value safety and quality, we want to hear from you.

You will oversee crews, plan daily activities, read plans, and ensure works are completed to standard while maintaining productive use of plant and materials.

Formación

• Proven experience in road maintenance or civil works.
• Experience leading small crews and coordinating tasks.
• Able to read plans and interpret work requirements.
• Strong focus on safety, quality and timely delivery.

Responsabilidades

• Assist Foreperson with planning and daily cyclic maintenance tasks.
• Lead operators, labourers, subcontractors on site.
• Carry out maintenance works including pavement and drainage tasks.
• Ensure works meet safety and quality standards.
• Coordinate plant, materials and resources for productivity.
• Support mentoring of less experienced team members.

Conocimientos

Team leadership

Planning and coordination

On-site supervision

Communication

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Educación

Traffic management certification

Class 2 licence

WTR qualification

Class 1 licence

Herramientas

Plant and equipment knowledge

Descripción del empleo

Higgins is seeking an experienced Leading Hand for our Wairarapa maintenance team. This hands‑on role supports the Foreperson in delivering road maintenance across the region. If you lead well, work outdoors, and value safety and quality, we want to hear from you.

You will oversee crews, plan daily activities, read plans, and ensure works are completed to standard while maintaining productive use of plant and materials.