Maintenance Foreperson
Trade · Marlborough, Marlborough, New Zealand · Full-Time · $25/hr
For supervisors who have kept road networks and civil works moving in places like Abu Dhabi, Muscat or Jeddah, this New Zealand role offers a considered next step rather than just another listing. An experienced Roading Maintenance Supervisor is needed to run day-to-day road maintenance operations in Marlborough.
You will lead from the front, organise a small crew and stay composed as priorities shift across a demanding network. It suits a hands-on leader who is comfortable making decisions on the ground and responding quickly when the roads need urgent attention.
Key Responsibilities
- Head a small road maintenance crew, giving practical leadership and guidance and making independent operational calls when needed
- Set daily work programmes, rank maintenance priorities and help deliver maintenance programmes effectively
- Oversee both routine and urgent maintenance activity across the network
- Inspect the road network for defects, hazards and possible safety risks, then decide on the right corrective action
- Log defects and maintenance data using GPS and tablet-based systems
- Organise emergency responses and urgent repairs, including night-time incidents, animal hazards and other pressing road issues, as part of an on-call roster
- Check work quality, crew performance and the activities of contractors
- Keep operations compliant with health, safety and traffic management requirements
- Liaise with clients, contractors and operational teams
Requirements & Eligibility
- A proven background in civil construction or road maintenance
- Prior experience at roading supervisor or foreman level
- Sound knowledge of road construction materials and maintenance methods
- Demonstrated capability leading and coordinating a small crew
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong decision-making, planning and organisational ability, with the capacity to work independently as conditions change
- Comfortable with tablets, GPS and basic computer systems; experience with AWM or RAMM is highly advantageous
- A strong commitment to workplace health and safety, plus an understanding of traffic management requirements
- Able to stay calm and act effectively in emergency situations
- Class 2 New Zealand driver's licence or an equivalent
- International roading experience that is relevant will be considered
- Able to provide verifiable records of your employment, qualifications and experience; sponsorship is available for suitable international candidates
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