Downer Group

Foreperson - Waipawa

Downer Group

No NZ register recordPosted 4 weeks ago

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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