Drainage Leading Hand

Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki konei | Why you will enjoy working here
Downer 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
• Wage rate: $32 - $36 per hour.
• Location: Albany, Auckland Region
• Full-time (40 hours) guaranteed, and overtime is available during the summer season. Get paid even if work is delayed due to the weather!
• Safety equipment and clothing provided as part of the role
• $500 bonus for current employees who refer a friend to Downer

Te kowhiringa | The Opportunity
The primary role of the Drainage Leading Hand will be liaising with the supervisor, planning, and management of the water maintenance team. This will require the supervision of staff within the team to ensure we meet contract specifications and client expectations.

You will be responsible to:

• be involved in organising, directing, and controlling activities and operations of staff to ensure that work is completed to the satisfaction of customers and all targets (productivity, quality, and safety) are met.
• Liaising with customer/clients to ensure works is carried out to a high standard.
• Work ‘hands on’ and to also provide training and development for team members if required.

Nga pukenga matua | Important Skills
You will be a team player with an organized and systematic approach to the working environment.

You must have:

• • NZQF Level 4 qualification, or at least three years of relevant experience can replace the formal qualification

You will ideally also have the following skills or work experience:

• Digger experience an advantage.
• Driver's License, HT an advantage
• Ability to Communicate
• Risk Awareness
• Highly Responsible
• Experience of dealing with the public
• Ability to work in a team
• Co-operative, self-motivated, energetic, proactive and results-orientated
• Keen and willing to learn, able to problem solve
• Motivated to do a good job
• Keen to contribute to the team goals

Me pehea ki te tono | How to apply (Job Number 716061)

• • If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click Apply Now to submit your application!
• • We 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.