Drainage Foreperson

**Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei | Why you will enjoy working here**

Downer is committed to delivering excellence by ensuring our people have the environment and the means to be successful. We offer:

- Free access to Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes
- Full-time (40 hours) guaranteed, and overtime is available during the summer season. Get paid even if work is delayed due to the weather
- Safety equipment and clothing provided as part of the role
- $500 bonus for current employees who refer a friend to Downer

Have a look at our other great benefits here

**Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity**

You will lead your crew to carry out drainage and civil activities on a day-to-day basis around Christchurch city and occasionally wider Canterbury.

You will be responsible for:

- Delivering to daily projects by motivating and directing your crew accordingly.
- Monitoring your work sites to ensure compliance and producing accurate reports and documentation.
- Ensuring efficient and safe use of materials, supplies and equipment.
- Effective communication and positive relationship management with clients, team members and the general public.
- Operating specialist tools & plant as required

This could also be a great role for some who is an experienced Drain Layer or Lead Hand that is looking to take that next step.

**Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills**

You will be a team player with an organized and systematic approach to the working environment. You will also have the following experience:

- Drainlayers Ticket
- Practical experience in the drainage or civil contracting industry
- Previous experience in drain laying/watermain, road and carpark construction or minor earthworks in the road corridor.
- Problem solving, managing unexpected events and strategic decision making
- Leading a team to meet deadlines and maintain safety standards
- Hold a Full NZ Class 1 and 2 licence with WTR endorsements

**Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation**

Our Transport & Infrastructure business is a market leader, shaping and influencing the future of New Zealand’s infrastructure. Incorporating more than 2,500 employees, this business covers a diverse range of services including operations and maintenance of road, rail, port and airport infrastructure, material production and manufacturing, technical services, leading research and development facilities and a large asset base including fixed and mobile assets, with revenues exceeding $800m annually.

**Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply**

We are committed to a safe working environment for everyone - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test, medical and a Ministry of Justice check prior to starting employment. If you need support with this requirement, please talk to our team.