Surfacing Foreperson: Lead Asphalt Crews, Vehicle Provided

Stellar Recruitment Pty; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 51,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Ongoing training

Career progression

Strong pipeline of work

Job summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Surfacing

Leadership

Planning

Problem-solving

Class 2 Licence

WTR endorsement

Class 4 Licence

Education

Class 2 Licence

WTR endorsement

Class 4 Licence

Job description

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.