Foreperson

at  Downer Group

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

Have a look at our other great benefits https://people.downergroup.co.nz/downer-benefits/

NGA PŪKENGA MATUA | IMPORTANT SKILLS

To be successful in this challenging yet rewarding role, you will have excellent communication skills and solid customer and commercial awareness on site. You will be confident to plan and structure the workload but also capable to troubleshoot on the fly. Alongside a good understanding of civil construction methodologies, you will also have sound knowledge of Quality Assurance, Health and Safety & RMA procedures, and performance. We’d also value the following skills and attributes:

• Class 1-2 Drivers Licence required
• Class 4-5 Drivers Licence and WTR endorsements are a plus
• Previous experience supervising Civil works, including road maintenance projects

• Confidence in maintaining and enforcing safety standards and site safe operationsGreat leadership with the ability to identify potential in people as well as mentor and train team members

As a Foreperson delivering on our Road Construction activities, you’ll play a key part in the success of our projects. Your days will be busy managing and supervising construction activity. 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:

• Be responsible to ensure all work is completed to the satisfaction of our customers
• 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 capabilitie

To be successful in this challenging yet rewarding role, you will have excellent communication skills and solid customer and commercial awareness on site. You will be confident to plan and structure the workload but also capable to troubleshoot on the fly. Alongside a good understanding of civil construction methodologies, you will also have sound knowledge of Quality Assurance, Health and Safety & RMA procedures, and performance. We’d also value the following skills and attributes:

• Class 1-2 Drivers Licence required
• Class 4-5 Drivers Licence and WTR endorsements are a plus
• Previous experience supervising Civil works, including road maintenance projects
• Confidence in maintaining and enforcing safety standards and site safe operationsGreat leadership with the ability to identify potential in people as well as mentor and train team member