Road Maintenance Lead – Hands-On & Safe

Higgins; Wellington; On-site; NZD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Full-time role (40 hrs/wk)

KiwiSaver employer contribution 4%

Training & progression

Supportive team culture

Employee benefits for you and family

Fuel discounts & free pie/coffee

Job summary

Higgins is seeking an experienced Leading Hand to join our Maintenance Team in Wellington. This hands-on role supports the Foreperson in planning and delivering road maintenance activities across the region, leading small crews and ensuring work is performed safely and to a high standard.

You will oversee daily works, coordinate plant, materials and subcontractors, and mentor less-experienced team members. A full NZ Class 1 licence (Class 2, WTR, and traffic management qualifications

Qualifications

• Proven experience in road maintenance, civil construction, or similar.
• Experience leading or supervising small crews.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance operations, plant and equipment.
• Ability to plan work, solve problems and adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Foreperson/Supervisor with planning and coordinating daily maintenance activities.
• Lead and support operators, labourers, subcontractors on site.
• Carry out and oversee pavement repairs, drainage maintenance, sign and roadside works.
• Ensure works are safe, efficient, and meet quality standards.
• Coordinate plant, materials, and resources to maximise productivity.
• Maintain communication with team, clients and stakeholders.
• Promote Higgins' safety, quality and environmental standards.
• Mentor less experienced team members.

Skills

Road maintenance

Crew supervision

Maintenance operations

Planning & problem-solving

Hands-on leadership

Reading plans

Physical fitness & safety

Communication & leadership

Overtime flexibility

Education

Full Class 1 licence; Class 2, WTR, traffic management advantageous

Job description

Higgins is seeking an experienced Leading Hand to join our Maintenance Team in Wellington. This hands-on role supports the Foreperson in planning and delivering road maintenance activities across the region, leading small crews and ensuring work is performed safely and to a high standard.

You will oversee daily works, coordinate plant, materials and subcontractors, and mentor less-experienced team members. A full NZ Class 1 licence (Class 2, WTR, and traffic management qualifications