Leading Hand

Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei | 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:

• Time and a half after 45 hours of work each week
• Free access to Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes
• Safety equipment and clothing provided as part of the role
• $500 bonus for current employees who refer a friend to Downer
• Internal promotion encouraged, training and development on offer
• Discounts for Samsung, PB Tech, Gym memberships and more!
• Free monthly benefits in association with Z Energy

Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity

Downer NZ is a leading provider of integrated services. Our commitment to building long-term relationships and supporting our customers with high calibre services and solutions; the talents of our people; and consistent excellence in operational delivery sets us apart.

The Downer team are looking for an ambitious and motivated Leading Hand based in Wellington. You’ll be leading your crew doing routine maintenance works. This role comes with a variety of projects, so no two days will be the same. Reporting to the Supervisor, you’ll be setting up sites and running the team through general scopes of projects with a focus on safety and quality. This ‘hands on’ role will require you to provide leadership by planning, providing direction and controlling activities whilst working alongside the team in the field!

As Leading Hand your key duties will include:

• Using your knowledge and experience of the industry to provide effective solutions to your team and customers
  
• Managing workload allocation and planning forward work
  
• Liaising between management and staff on the ground
  
• Driving service delivery and quality to ensure KPI's are met
  

Please note that this role will include some night and early morning shifts, so flexibility with working hours is essential

Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills

Along with your civil experience as a Leading Hand there are a few essentials to what we are looking for.

• A proven track record of supervising teams and subcontractors in a range of maintenance/construction activities
  
• A focus and passion for keeping people and the environment safe
  
• Demonstrated leadership behaviours that empower others
  
• Strong problem-solving skills
  
• Class 2 Licence required, WTR beneficial but not required
  
• Operator experience on small machines
  
• Clear communication skills with the ability to build rapport with stakeholders and easily chat with your crew
  

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation

Want to know more about what it is like to work at Downer? Then head to our People Site here!

Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click Apply Now to submit your application! The reference number for this role is XXXX.

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.