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New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand
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We are looking for an experienced Drainage Foreperson to lead a team in delivering quality drainage projects safely, on schedule, and within budget. This role involves coordinating staff, plant, and subcontractors, ensuring all work meets project specifications and adheres to strict safety standards.
Successful candidate will promote a collaborative and productive site environment while overseeing drainage installations, inspections, and maintenance. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail are essential, as you will be responsible for ensuring work is completed efficiently and to the highest standards.
Overview
Ngā kawenga matua | Key responsibilities:
- Compete all documentation required for the role including time sheets, daily job sheets, pre start inspections, plant usage sheets, quality checklists, hazard IDs
- Hold pre-start meetings and make sure everyone understands the hazards and the plan to control them
- Ensure machinery and tools are only operated by those trained, competent and licensed to use
Requirements
Kei te kimi mātou i tētahi e whai ana i ēnei pūkenga | We're looking for someone with:
- Minimum 5 years construction experience specifically in drainage/civil construction
- Current full Class 2 driver's licence with WTR endorsements
- Drainlaying qualification
- Experience in deep trenching, < 4 m
- Experience using trench shielding and managing ground water
- Ability to operate an excavator to a high standard
- Staff supervision experience
- Sound knowledge of industry principles and their practical application
- Ability to interpret and deliver against construction plans and drawings
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
What we can offer you
He pai te mahi, he pai ngā painga | Good work, good benefits:
At Fulton Hogan, we genuinely care about the wellbeing of our people and giving them the tools and opportunities they need to succeed and grow with us. You'll have access to:
- Medical insurance after the eligibility period
- Life insurance
- KiwiSaver employer contributions after service milestones, up to 7%
- Parental leave top‑up payment with additional return‑to‑work support
- Ongoing training and development, with clear career growth and progression opportunities
- Great discounts at a wide range of retailers
Who we are
Fulton Hogan is an integrated infrastructure, construction and services business working across New Zealand and Australia. We partner with clients and communities to design, build, operate and maintain critical assets - from bitumen and quarries to roads, water and energy. Our people are united by a simple purpose: to create, connect and care for communities, while reducing environmental impact and supporting more sustainable futures.
Help build safer, more reliable roads and infrastructure for communities across Taranaki and Aotearoa. Using your skills behind the wheel and on the tools, you'll keep critical projects moving and make a visible difference to how people live, work and travel every day. Apply now and start your journey with our Fulton Hogan whānau.
