Earthworks Foreman

Overview

Heights Recruitment – Christchurch, South Island

We’re on the lookout for an experienced Earthworks Foreman for our civil client – someone who’s solid on the tools, confident running the day, and happy to jump on a machine or muck in on the ground when needed.

If you know your way around cut and fills, slab preps, and general site works, and you enjoy a good mix of hands‑on work and leading crews, this is the role for you! You’ll be working across everything from house pads to big commercial sites, so no two days will look the same.

What’s in it for you

• Take the lead on earthworks jobs across residential, commercial, and subdivision sites
• Real opportunities for career and skills development
• Optional social club, and time and a half for weekend work
• Genuine, supportive team culture and plenty of variety in work
• Competitive wages up to $42 ph + vehicle + phone plan

Role

Experienced Earthworks Foreman with strong experience across various earthworks and site works projects. You will be confident reading plans, setting out, and running your crew. Experience operating plant is a must – you’ll be happy jumping on anything from skidsteers (essential), excavators, rollers, and loaders. You will be capable of working with a crew, as well as independently, depending on the size of the project.

This company tackles everything from civil earthworks, site works, drainage, subdivisions, trucking, and more, so the team is varied and you will have plenty of opportunity to diversify your skillset over time. With a team of approximately 30, their social club is thriving, and they have created a culture most companies would envy.

What we are looking for

Please apply online now, or fire your CV through to

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa – sponsorships are not available for this role.

Applicants may be required to undertake pre‑employment alcohol and drug testing.

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