Leading Hand

Fulton Hogan Limited; Auckland; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

KiwiSaver employer contributions

Parental leave top-up

Training and development

Staff discounts

Job summary

Fulton Hogan Limited is seeking a Leading Hand for our South Urban branch in Auckland. You will lead day-to-day civil maintenance and construction work across roading, pavement, drainage and asset maintenance, operating on-site and guiding field crews to deliver safe, high‑quality outcomes.

The role is hands-on, with responsibilities including crew coordination, machinery operation, and daily site checks in varied weather and traffic conditions.

Qualifications

• Class 2 licence with W, T and R endorsements is essential.
• Hands-on experience in civil construction and roading.
• Experience leading crews on site and coordinating subcontractors.
• Knowledge of traffic management and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support daily civil maintenance and construction work across roading, pavement and drainage.
• Lead by example on site and coordinate crews and subcontractors.
• Operate machinery and equipment you’re trained and licensed to use.
• Carry out resurfacing, chipseal and general site work.
• Complete daily checks to keep machinery and site safe.
• Follow safety, quality and environmental standards and speak up when needed.
• Assist with maintenance of stormwater, wastewater and roading assets.
• Respond to incidents, urgent works and callouts.

Skills

Class 2 licence

Endorsements WTR

Leading Hand experience

Site traffic management

STMS Level 1

First Aid certificate

Outdoor construction

Job description

Nau mai, haere mai ki a Fulton Hogan | Join us at Fulton Hogan

We’re looking for a Leading Hand to join our South Urban branch in Auckland. You’ll help lead day-to-day civil maintenance and construction work across public and private infrastructure, from road repairs and pavement works to drainage and asset maintenance. This is a hands‑on role where you’ll help deliver safe, high‑quality outcomes that keep Auckland moving.

Mō te tūranga | About the role

You’ll work at the frontline, supporting the delivery of civil maintenance and construction activities across Fulton Hogan’s South Urban branch in Auckland. You’ll help manage daily workflow on site, operate machinery, guide field crews, and step into the Supervisor role when needed. The work is varied and hands‑on, covering everything from pavement repairs and roading maintenance to drainage, asset renewals, and emergency response.

Ngā kawenga matua | Key responsibilities

• Support daily civil maintenance and construction work across roading, pavement and drainage.
• Lead by example on site and help coordinate crews and subcontractors.
• Operate machinery and equipment you’re trained and licensed to use.
• Carry out hands‑on tasks like resurfacing, chipsealing, pavement repairs and general site work.
• Complete daily checks to keep machinery, equipment and work areas safe and ready.
• Follow site safety, quality and environmental requirements, and speak up when something is not right.
• Assist with maintenance and upgrades of stormwater, wastewater and roading assets.
• Help respond to incidents, urgent works and emergency callouts.

Kei te kimi mātou i tētahi e whai ana i ēnei pūkenga | We’re looking for someone with

• Class 2 licence with W, T and R endorsements.
• Hands‑on experience in civil construction, roading, maintenance or a similar role.
• Experience as a Leading Hand or leading a crew on site.
• Experience working around live traffic and understanding site traffic management.
• STMS Level 1 and First Aid certificate preferred.
• Confident supporting workflow, guiding others and stepping up when needed.
• Practical, proactive and comfortable working outdoors in different conditions.
• Who is confident on the machinery, ie digger, roller & loader.

He pai te mahi, he pai ngā painga | Good work, good benefits

• Medical insurance and Life insurance after the eligibility period.
• KiwiSaver employer contributions after service milestones, up to 7%.
• Parental leave top‑up payment with additional return‑to‑work support.
• Ongoing training and development, with clear career growth and progression opportunities.
• Great discounts at a wide range of retailers.

Ko wai mātou | About us

Fulton Hogan works across New Zealand and Australia, delivering and maintaining the infrastructure communities rely on every day. From roads and water to quarries and energy, we do work that matters. At Fulton Hogan, Good Work is about more than what we deliver. It’s how we work together: low ego, ideas first, serious about the job, and always looking for a better way.

All successful candidates must undergo and pass a pre‑employment medical and drug screen prior to employment.