Foreperson - Heavy Maintenance

About the Company Higgins is a leading roading and civil infrastructure company in New Zealand, dedicated to delivering high-quality services while prioritizing our people. We are currently on a dynamic growth trajectory and are excited to announce that we have secured a new contract with the Waikato District Council for northern road maintenance and renewals. As we expand our team, we invite you to consider joining us. About the Role We are seeking a Heavy Maintenance Foreperson to become an integral part of our Green Team, with plans to start project work in July 2025. This contract involves maintaining a comprehensive network of approximately 1200 kilometers of sealed and unsealed roads, covering areas from Huntly to Pokeno, including rural and coastal regions. Based in Rangiriri, you will lead a crew responsible for various heavy maintenance tasks. These tasks include stabilised pavement repairs, drainage work, concrete works, structural maintenance and repairs, slip removal and repairs, minor earthworks, and unsealed road renewals. Requirements To be successful in this role, you should possess the following qualifications and skills: - Appropriate licenses (Class 2 + WTR) - Proficiency in operating a range of civil engineering and roading plant - Experience in road construction and ideally maintenance operations - Strong leadership skills with experience in motivating a team - Willingness to be hands-on and support your team with diverse tasks - Suitable Traffic Management (TTM) accreditation and First Aid certification are desirable - Availability for on-call work, with the ability to reach the job site within 60 minutes for call-outs - Familiarity with RAMM is beneficial - A strong focus on health and safety for yourself, your colleagues, and the public - A reliable, honest team player who leads by example Benefits Joining the Higgins team comes with numerous advantages, including: - A competitive hourly rate with guaranteed 40 hours per week - Permanent, long-term work secured until at least 2030 - Opportunities for upskilling and obtaining further licenses if needed - A supportive team culture that fosters a family-like environment - Access to educational funds for you and your children - Funding for school holiday programs and tutoring for your children - Discounts at various partners, including Southern Cross, ANZ, Z Energy, PlaceMakers, Mico, and Samsung - A market-leading parental leave policy - Options for the Fletcher Building share scheme - Brand new personal protective equipment (PPE) Higgins is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace. The successful applicant will be required to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing, as well as a health check, to ensure fitness for work. At Higgins, we believe in building better roads for safer journeys. We recognize that diverse perspectives enrich our team, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, even if they do not meet every requirement listed. We value diversity in nationality, language, religion, customs, and lifestyles, as it enhances our collaborative efforts. If you are interested in this opportunity, we look forward to receiving your application and potentially welcoming you to our team.