Surfacing Foreperson

Stellar Recruitment Pty; Canterbury; Sur place; NZD 51 000 - 58 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Company vehicle

Ongoing training

Career progression

Strong pipeline of work

Résumé du poste

Stellar Recruitment Pty is seeking an experienced Surfacing Foreperson to lead a hands-on crew on surfacing projects, including asphalt, chipseal and road maintenance, across Canterbury. You will manage daily operations, coordinate teams, allocate resources and operate plant as needed, while upholding safety and quality standards.

The role is on-site with a strong emphasis on teamwork, ownership and delivering high-quality outcomes for clients.

Qualifications

• Surfacing, asphalt or road maintenance experience.
• Proven leadership experience in civil construction.
• Strong planning and problem‑solving ability.
• Class 2 Licence and WTR endorsement required.
• Class 4 Licence advantageous.

Responsabilités

• Lead and coordinate surfacing crews onsite.
• Plan daily work programmes and allocate resources.
• Operate surfacing plant and equipment as required.
• Monitor productivity, quality and project outcomes.
• Promote and enforce health and safety standards.

Connaissances

Surfacing

Leadership

Planning

Problem-solving

Class 2 Licence

WTR endorsement

Class 4 Licence

Formation

Class 2 Licence

WTR endorsement

Class 4 Licence

Description du poste

We're seeking an experienced Surfacing Foreperson to lead a high-performing crew delivering asphalt, chipseal, paving, reseal and road maintenance projects. This is a hands‑on leadership role suited to someone who enjoys being out on site, supporting their team, operating plant when required, and ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.

About the Role

As Surfacing Foreperson, you’ll oversee daily surfacing operations, coordinate crews, manage resources, and maintain strong safety and quality standards across a range of civil infrastructure projects. Working closely with supervisors, project managers, subcontractors, and clients, you’ll play a key role in delivering projects on time and exceeding customer expectations.

Benefits

• $37 - $42 per hour + company vehicle
• Ongoing training and career progression opportunities
• Secure role with a strong pipeline of work
• Supportive team culture focused on safety and success

Duties

• Lead and coordinate surfacing crews onsite
• Plan daily work programmes and allocate resources
• Operate surfacing plant and equipment as required
• Monitor productivity, quality and project outcomes
• Promote and enforce health and safety standards

Skills & Experience

• Surfacing, asphalt or road maintenance experience
• Proven leadership experience in civil construction
• Strong planning and problem‑solving ability
• Class 2 Licence and WTR endorsement required
• Class 4 Licence advantageous

Culture

People enjoy working here because they are trusted to take ownership, supported by experienced leaders, and backed by a business that genuinely invests in its people. Safety, teamwork, and delivering quality outcomes are at the heart of everything they do.

About the Company

This established civil contractor is recognised for delivering high-quality infrastructure projects throughout New Zealand. With a strong reputation in surfacing, road maintenance and construction, they offer long-term career opportunities, modern equipment, and a commitment to developing their workforce.