Leading Hand

Alignz Recruitment; Auckland; On-site; NZD 44,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company benefits

Stable work

Career progression

Work-life balance

Job summary

Alignz Recruitment in Auckland, North Island, seeks a hands-on leader with strong slipform kerbing and kerb machine operation experience to lead a small kerbing crew on site. You will set up worksites, guide kerbing and concrete tasks to project specs, monitor quality and safety, and coordinate with supervisors.

You will bring proven supervisory ability, deep knowledge of civil construction, and a practical, hands-on approach on a busy site.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in slipform kerbing and kerb machine operation (hands-on site role).
• Prior leadership or supervision of a civil crew on busy projects.
• Strong knowledge of civil construction and concrete works.
• Confident operating machinery in a on-site environment.
• Good leadership and communication skills.
• Reliable, practical and hands-on worker.
• Licence: Class 1 preferred; Class 2 advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Operate slipform kerb machinery and related equipment.
• Lead and coordinate a small kerbing crew on site.
• Set up and prepare work areas for kerbing operations.
• Complete kerbing and concrete works to project specifications.
• Monitor quality, levels and finishing of kerb work.
• Read and follow plans, measurements and site requirements.
• Carry out basic machinery checks and maintenance.
• Ensure site health and safety requirements are followed.
• Communicate with supervisors and the wider site team.
• Assist with general civil duties when required.

Skills

Slipform kerbing

Kerb machine operation

Site supervision

Civil construction

Machinery operation

Leadership

Job description

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Alignz Recruitment – Auckland, North Island

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone with strong experience in slipform kerbing, concrete works and kerb machine operation, who can confidently lead a small team and ensure work is completed safely and to a high standard.

Key responsibilities

Operate slipform kerb machinery and related equipment

Lead and coordinate a small kerbing crew on site

Set up and prepare work areas for kerbing operations

Complete kerbing and concrete works to project specifications

Monitor quality, levels and finishing of completed kerb work

Read and follow plans, measurements and site requirements

Carry out basic machinery checks and maintenance

Ensure site health and safety requirements are followed

Communicate with supervisors and the wider site team

Assist with general civil duties when required

About you

Proven experience in slipform kerbing and kerb machine operation

Previous experience leading or supervising a civil crew

Strong knowledge of civil construction and concrete works

Confident operating machinery in a busy site environment

Good leadership and communication skills

Reliable, practical and willing to work hands-on

Class 1 licence preferred

Class 2 licence or relevant machinery tickets are an advantage

Key responsibilities

• Operate slipform kerb machinery and related equipment
• Lead and coordinate a small kerbing crew on site
• Set up and prepare work areas for kerbing operations
• Complete kerbing and concrete works to project specifications
• Monitor quality, levels and finishing of completed kerb work
• Read and follow plans, measurements and site requirements
• Carry out basic machinery checks and maintenance
• Ensure site health and safety requirements are followed

About you

• Proven experience in slipform kerbing and kerb machine operation
• Previous experience leading or supervising a civil crew
• Strong knowledge of civil construction and concrete works
• Confident operating machinery in a busy site environment
• Good leadership and communication skills
• Reliable, practical and willing to work hands-on
• Class 1 licence preferred
• Class 2 licence or relevant machinery tickets are an advantage

What’s On Offer

• $32.00 - $42.00 per hour, depending on experience.
• Company benefits available.
• Stable, ongoing work.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Work-life balance.

Applicants must have NZ residency or a valid work visa and pass pre-employment checks.