Surfacing Foreman

Downer New Zealand is a leading provider of integrated services. Our commitment to building long-term relationships and supporting our customers with high calibre services and solutions, the talents of our people, and consistent excellence in operational delivery sets us apart.

Our surfacing division is highly respected and has a great track record for delivering a high standard of work. This role has become available in our team for a proactive, energetic, passionate and hardworking Surfacing Foreperson to come to join our crew based in our New Plymouth depot, where you’ll be working across the district.

**About the role**:
The team will be looking at you to lead them as you work alongside the supervisor in carrying out toolbox meetings, running crew brief plans and working together with completing reseals and first coats. So, if you enjoy spending your days outdoors and on your feet, this could be your position. In this role, you will be providing leadership by planning, providing direction and controlling activities whilst working alongside the team in the field, ensuring that work is completed to the satisfaction of our customers and that all Zero Harm and production targets are met.

You will have the opportunity to travel across the Taranaki area, perfecting your craft within the crew during our busy periods.

**About you**:
You will bring with you experience leading a crew along with your industry experience. You’ll easily be able to deal with unexpected events and provide direction to your team.

You’ll couple this with:

- You will ideally come from a surfacing background with experience operating as a Foreperson
- Minimum Class 2 full New Zealand Driver’s licence
- High standard of workmanship and quality focus
- Excellent communication skills - with the ability to communicate with stakeholders.

**Benefits for you**:

- A competitive remuneration package & ongoing, permanent employment
- A supportive culture and a great working environment
- Excellent opportunities for future growth and development
- A strong focus on a Zero Harm culture
- Access to a range of company benefits and partnered discounts, including subsidised health insurance, retail specials, vehicle rentals, banking offers, free counselling services, + more

You will love being a part of the Downer lifestyle, come and see for yourself why we are the crème de la crème of employers as we continue to build our future Literally.

**How to apply**:
Downer NZ is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture.

Our workplaces are drug and alcohol-free - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test and medical.

**Downer is having an Open Day at the New Plymouth Depot - Saturday 1st April**

**Come along and meet our recruitment team to discover all the different opportunities we offer And while you're here, don't forget to grab a coffee, bite to eat and let the kids have some fun in our bouncy castle**

**Have a go on our state-of-the-art simulator device, which lets you experience the thrill of operating our heavy machinery.**

**You'll also be able to witness the best of the best compete in our provincial digger competition. Cheer on our teams as they battle it out to be crowned the best excavator operator.**

**10am - 2pm. 106 Rifle Range Road. See you there