
Foreperson - Waipawa
Job Description
- 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
All the tools of trade you need to do your job
Discounts for Samsung, Repco, PB Tech, Gym memberships and more!
$500 bonus for current employees who refer a friend to Downer
Progression and development programs on offer including our inspiring leader’s programme for top performers
Te
kōwhiringa
| The Opportunity
Downer’s Transport & Infrastructure division is highly respected and has a great track record for delivering a high standard of work across New Zealand. We have a
full time
Stabilising Foreperson position available in
Waipawa
for a highly independent individual with exceptional leadership skills and a passion for delivering results.
Your days will be busy managing and supervising stabilising repairs across the region. This ‘hands-on’ role will require you to provide leadership to your crew by planning, offering clear direction, and monitoring activities whilst working alongside the team in the field. You will also:
Ensure that all Zero Harm and production targets are met
Provide clear records and reports on all activities undertaken by Downer staff and subcontractors
Offer coaching and training to your crew to grow their capabilities
Nga
pūkenga
matua
| Important Skills
Skills
To be successful in this challenging yet rewarding role, you will have excellent communication skills and solid customer and commercial awareness on site. We’d also value the following skills and attributes:
Class 5 Drivers Licence with WTR endorsements required
Previous experience in pavement stabilisation, rehabilitation and minor civil services is essential
Confidence in maintaining and enforcing safety standards and site safe operations
Great leadership with the ability to identify potential in people as well as mentor and train team members
Ko wai
mātou
| Our Organisation
Want to know more about what it is like to work at Downer? Then head to our People Site https://people.downergroup.co.nz/join-our-transport-team/
Me
pēhea
ki te tono | How to apply
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click Apply Now to submit your application! 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.
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