Supervisor - Surfacing

2 weeks ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand Higgins Full time

Are you an experienced Supervisor looking for your next role?:


  • Would you like to work on a variety of projects?:
-
Operate new state-of the-art equipment?

  • It's never been a better time to join Higgins, and with key projects to keep us busy we have an opportunity for a permanent

Surfacing Supervisor to manage a skilled surfacing team based in Wellington.

If you currently work in a similar role or a foreperson looking for your next career move, we would like to talk to you


Reporting to the Surfacing Manager you will be responsible for the planning and supervising of the day to day activities of the Surfacing Operation.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Project plan weekly and daily work schedules
  • Ensure all site activity complies with resource consents
  • Work closely with your crew, surfacing manager, bitumen and chip suppliers
  • Take ownership of site environmental management processes

It goes without saying you will have:

  • A strong background in civil/roading construction
  • A solid background in bitumen and emulsion chip sealing
  • Asphalt machine paving and hand laying knowledge
  • Great communication skills, both written and verbal
  • A high standard of customer service with a "can do" attitude
  • Demonstrated leadership skills
  • A passion about Health & Safety

What we offer:

  • Competitive salary + vehicle
  • Ongoing training and development
  • Fun, familyoriented company with a great team culture

Why Higgins?

  • Higgins (part of the Fletcher Building Group) is a leading roading and civil infrastructure company in New Zealand. Many people have built great careers with Higgins over the last 60 years. As a member of the Higgins Green Team that opportunity is open to you as we work, grow and have fun together building tomorrows New Zealand.
Higgins Contractors is committed to providing a safe and drug free workplace. The successful applicant will be required to pass a drug and alcohol test prior to commencement of employment.

Applicants for this position must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

If this opportunity is ticking your boxes, then don't wait,

**_

Building better roads for safer journeys - He pai ake te hanga o ngā rori, kia haumaru ai ngā haerenga_**- We welcome your individuality.

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