Leading Hand

Downer Group

Twyford, Hawke's Bay
Permanent
Full-time

1 month ago

Job Description:Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei | Why you will enjoy working hereDowner 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!
Progression and development programs on offer including our inspiring leader's programme for top performers

Have a look at our other great benefitsTe kōwhiringa | The OpportunityDowner New Zealand is a leading provider of integrated services. Our commitment to building long-term relationships and supporting our customers with high-calibre services and solutions, the talents of our people, and consistent excellence in operational delivery sets us apart.We have an exciting position available as a Leading Hand to join our Hasting's team. In this role, you will have a keen eye for detail to meet our customer's needs. You will mentor your teammates as you undertake civil construction and maintenance-related activities to achieve our contract standards. Your duties will include operating our machinery from tractors, trucks and small plant machinery. You will be undertaking various activities to achieve contract standards, including a range of other small civil work.Nga pūkenga matua | Important SkillsAlong with your positive attitude, there are a few other essentials but don't stress too much if you don't tick them all off. We are prepared to train you.

Able to effectively lead crew when the foreman is away
Participate in planning upcoming works with the foreman and STMS daily
You'll hold a class 2 minimum full New Zealand Drivers Licence with WTR endorsements being desirable
A proven track record of operating machinery in civil construction
Physically fit (As you will be spending your time outdoors and on your feet)
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Have a track record of being reliable and trustworthy
Flexibility to work varying hours that include early morning starts and some weekends.

Ko wai mātou | Our OrganisationWant to know more about what it is like to work at Downer? Then head to our People SiteMe pēhea ki te tono | How to applyIf this sounds like the opportunity for you, click Apply Now to submit your application! The reference number for this role is 605429We 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.About Us: At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.About the Team: Downer's Transport & Infrastructure business manages and maintains road networks across Australia and New Zealand, with civil and commercial construction in New Zealand. We are an integrated trans-Tasman team with a leading portfolio of products and services. By sharing our capabilities and insights across our regions we achieve the best technical solutions for our customers' challenges, and for our communities.

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