Maintenance Foreperson
Visa sponsorship
Construction · Blenheim, New Zealand · Full-Time · $25/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored
Lead a small crew maintaining the Blenheim road network. The foreperson plans work, inspects defects and hazards and coordinates routine jobs, urgent repairs and incident responses. It is a practical supervisory role involving independent decisions, traffic management and clear communication with clients, contractors and operational teams.
Sponsorship is available for suitable international candidates.
An English CV should show roading supervision, crew coordination and the maintenance techniques you know. prepare a road maintenance foreperson CV with your Class 2 licence and experience using tablets, GPS or maintenance systems clear alongside incident response responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead a small road maintenance crew, planning and prioritising daily work.
- Oversee routine and urgent assignments and the performance of staff and contractors.
- Inspect the network for defects, hazards and safety risks, choose corrective actions and record maintenance details through GPS and tablet systems.
- Direct responses to emergencies, night incidents and animals on roads, sharing an incident and call-out roster.
- Follow health, safety and traffic management requirements, keep clients, contractors and operations informed and provide practical team direction and independent operational decisions as needed.
Requirements & Eligibility
- Road maintenance or civil construction experience, including a roading supervisor or foreman-level role.
- Sound knowledge of road materials and maintenance methods and a record leading and coordinating a small crew.
- Clear communication and good interpersonal skills, strong planning, organisation and decision-making, and confidence working independently as conditions change.
- Comfortable using GPS, tablets and basic computer systems; AWM or RAMM experience is highly advantageous.
- Serious commitment to workplace safety and understanding of traffic management, remaining calm and effective in emergencies.
- Class 2 New Zealand driver's licence or equivalent.
- Relevant international roading experience will be considered, with verifiable employment, qualifications and experience records needed.
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