Leading Hand

Fulton Hogan Ltd; Tauranga; Hybrid; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

KiwiSaver

Parental leave top up

Training & development

Retail discounts

Job summary

Fulton Hogan Ltd in Tauranga is seeking an Asphalt Leading Hand to lead and coordinate an on-site asphalt crew. This hands-on role delivers quality workmanship safely, from site setup to final finish, while keeping the team productive and engaged.

You’ll bring proven asphalt paving experience, strong knowledge of laying and compaction, and the ability to coordinate people, plant, and trucks under changing conditions. A current Class 2 licence with WTR endorsements is required.

Qualifications

• Proven asphalt paving experience with crew leadership on active sites.
• Strong knowledge of asphalt laying, compaction, levels, joints, and finish quality.
• Confidence coordinating people, plant, trucks, and changing site conditions.
• A collaborative, accountable approach with safety and quality focus.
• Current Class 2 licence minimum with WTR endorsements.

Responsibilities

• Support daily workflow on site and help the team deliver work safely, on time, and to a high standard.
• Complete asphalt labouring and machine operating tasks, including equipment checks, material handling, and keeping site tidy.
• Take part in pre-starts, understand hazards and controls, and follow safety, environmental and quality requirements.
• Operate machinery and tools safely and only when trained and licensed.
• Help guide less experienced team members and step into Foreperson’s role when required.

Skills

Asphalt paving leadership

Asphalt laying & compaction

Site coordination

Safety & quality focus

Licence & endorsements

Job description

Mō te tūranga

About the role

We’re looking for an Asphalt Leading Hand to join our Tauranga team. This is a hands‑on role for an experienced asphalt professional who knows how to keep a crew moving, standards high, and the job running smoothly. From site set-up through to final finish, you’ll help deliver Good Work safely, efficiently, and to a high standard. If you like variety, take pride in quality, and lead best by working alongside your team, this could be your next step.

Key role responsibilities

• Support daily workflow on site and help the team deliver work safely, on time, and to a high standard.
• Complete asphalt labouring and machine operating tasks, including equipment checks, material handling, and maintaining a clean and tidy site.
• Take part in pre-starts, understand hazards and controls, and follow all safety, environmental and quality requirements.
• Operate machinery and tools safely and only when trained, competent and licensed to do so.
• Help guide less experienced team members and step into the Foreperson’s role when required.

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

• Proven asphalt paving experience, including leading or guiding crews on active sites.
• Strong knowledge of asphalt laying, compaction, levels, joints, finish quality, and safe work practices.
• Confidence coordinating people, plant, trucks, and changing site conditions in a practical, calm way.
• A collaborative, accountable approach with a focus on safety, quality, and getting the job done right.
• Current Class 2 licence minimum, with WTR endorsements

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

• Medical insurance after the eligibility period.
• Life insurance from day one.
• 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

At Fulton Hogan, Good Work isn’t just what we do. It’s how we do it. We’re flat, friendly, and forward moving. That means low ego, high standards, and a team culture where people back each other and get stuck in. We work hard, look after one another, and keep pushing for better ways of doing things. When it counts, we switch on and deliver.