DESCRIPTION

Higgins Hamilton have secured an exciting new contract - the Waikato District Council northern road maintenance and renewals contract. Due to this, our team is growing, and we are seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to join the Green Team now, ready for project kick off in July 2025.
The contract covers North Waikato from Huntly to Pōkeno and includes maintenance of a comprehensive network of approximately 1200km of sealed and unsealed roads including rural and coastal areas.
You will be managing the operational for delivery of maintenance works, annual programmed works, pre-reseal repairs, and additional works projects provided by Waikato DC. You will also deal with our supplier and sub-contractors on a daily basis and support and foster a safe work environment.

HIGGINS IS A LEADING ROADING AND CIVIL INFRASTRUCTURE COMPANY IN NEW ZEALAND. WE ARE ON A DYNAMIC GROWTH PATH WITH PEOPLE AT THE HEART OF WHAT WE DO EVERY DAY. WE OFFER A GREAT WORKING ENVIRONMENT, COMPETITIVE HOURLY RATE, SUBSIDISED MEDICAL INSURANCE AND SUBSIDISED EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOR YOU AND YOUR DEPENDANTS.

Higgins is committed to a drug-free workplace. The successful applicant will be required to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing along with a health check – you’ll need to be fit for work!

• Experience in construction and road maintenance (to Supervisor level)
• Ability to plan, prioritise and schedule work
• Experience with plant and people resourcing, managing utilisation and plant costs
• Full Class 1 License – Class 2 and WTR beneficial
• Problem solving skills around everyday re-active maintenance works
• A strong focus on health and safety not only for yourself, your team but also the public
• Excellent communications skills both verbal and written and a person who can build long standing relationships
• Reliable, honest team player who leads from the front
  If you’re ready for a change come and be a part of this exciting new venture with Higgins from the beginning!