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Drainage Foreman

Trademe

Company

Job typeFull-time
Workplace typeOnsite
Experience levelNo experience limit
Education levelNo degree limit

Description

Summary: Seeking an experienced and hands-on Drainage Foreman to lead small crews, ensuring projects are completed safely and to a high standard within a civil contractor setting. Highlights: 1. Hands-on leadership role leading small crews and working alongside your team 2. Opportunity to work with a tight-knit team valuing reliability and quality 3. Variety of work across drainage, civil, concrete, and retaining projects * Temp to perm opportunities available for the right attitude * Hands-on leadership role - lead from the front and work alongside your crew when * Strong focus on health & safety, compliance, and project delivery Trade Assist is looking for an experienced Drainage Foreman to join a hardworking civil contractor delivering projects primarily across South Auckland. Working within the public sector primarily, this small company has built a solid reputation across drainage work, with the odd civil infrastructure, concrete works, and retaining walls. This is a hands-on leadership role - you won't just be managing from the sidelines. You'll be on the tools, leading from the front, running small crews of up to 4 workers depending on the project, and ensuring jobs are completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard. Strong all-round experience is essential, including digger operation for trenching and drainage works. What's in it for you: * Weekly pay & solid hours * Long-term opportunity with a growing Kiwi-owned business * Variety of work across drainage, civil, concrete, and retaining projects * Primarily South Auckland-based projects * Lead your own crew while remaining hands-on * Work with a tight-knit team that values reliability and quality workmanship What we need from you: * Proven experience in drainage foreman roles and ability to run a project start to finish * Strong leadership skills with experience managing small crews * Hands-on approach - willing to work alongside the team * Digger operating experience, particularly trenching for drainage * Experience across general civil works, including concrete and retaining walls * Ability to read plans, manage workflow, and maintain site safety * Reliable, hardworking, and able to lead by example If you're an experienced drainage foreman who can lead a crew, operate machinery, and deliver quality projects, get intouch!

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