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:

• Company vehicle and work phone included
• Pay range: $28.00 - $29.66 per hour (negotiable based on experience)
• Free access to Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes
• All the tools of trade you need to do your job
• Progression and development programs on offer including our inspiring leader’s programme for top performers

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Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity
The Gisborne NOC department is looking for a Foreperson to lead an experienced crew to carry out stabilising repairs across the Tairāwhiti region on a day-to-day basis.

Duties within your team will include:

• Planning tasks with the supervisor, and following up to ensure they are completed efficiently and to the required specification and standard
• Ensuring efficient use of materials, supplies and equipment
• Providing and organising on-the-job development/training for the team and supporting general career development

This is a “hands-on” opportunity that will see you provide direction and motivation to your crew while working alongside them in the field.

NGA PŪKENGA MATUA | IMPORTANT SKILLS

To be successful in this role, you will be a multiskilled operator within the civil construction and/or maintenance industry. Previous experience as a Foreperson or Leading Hand is desirable however if you’ve got the know-how and ready for the next step in your career, then we still want to hear from you. You will also have:

• Minimum Full Class 2 with WTR endorsements
• Previous experience in pavement stabilisation, rehabilitation and minor civil services is essential
• The ability to deal with unexpected events/make decisions and provide direction to work teams

• Show a willingness/provide solution to assist with a “continual improvement” philosophy.Commitment to safe workplace practises

Duties within your team will include:

• Planning tasks with the supervisor, and following up to ensure they are completed efficiently and to the required specification and standard
• Ensuring efficient use of materials, supplies and equipment
• Providing and organising on-the-job development/training for the team and supporting general career developmen

To be successful in this role, you will be a multiskilled operator within the civil construction and/or maintenance industry. Previous experience as a Foreperson or Leading Hand is desirable however if you’ve got the know-how and ready for the next step in your career, then we still want to hear from you. You will also have:

• Minimum Full Class 2 with WTR endorsements
• Previous experience in pavement stabilisation, rehabilitation and minor civil services is essential
• The ability to deal with unexpected events/make decisions and provide direction to work teams
• Show a willingness/provide solution to assist with a “continual improvement” philosophy.Commitment to safe workplace practise