Certified Drainlayer (Foreman)

Certifying Drainlayer / Foreman
Palmerston North | Competitive Hourly Rate | Commercial Projects
Take the lead on site while remaining hands-on across a range of commercial drainage projects.
We’re working with an established New Zealand trade services business delivering plumbing, drainage, gasfitting, roofing and specialist construction services. Known for quality workmanship and dependable service, they are seeking an experienced Certifying Drainlayer to join their Palmy team in a Foreman capacity.

Reporting to the Plumbing Manager and supported by an experienced Project Manager, you’ll lead the team on site while taking responsibility for labour, materials, project progress, quality and safety.

This is a hands-on position where you’ll work alongside the team while ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Organising daily tasks and allocating work across the team
• Ensuring labour programmes and project targets are met
• Planning materials and ensuring sites are properly resourced
• Supervising drainage work and maintaining compliance standards
• Certifying completed drainage work
• Monitoring workmanship, productivity and project progress
• Providing regular updates to the Plumbing Manager and Project Manager
• Keeping plans and project records current
• Maintaining strong relationships with clients, suppliers and site managers
• Mentoring tradespeople and supporting apprentice development
• Ensuring health and safety procedures are consistently followed
• Updating Simpro and SiteAppPro with job notes, photos, time and materials

You’ll be an experienced drainlayer who takes pride in quality workmanship and knows how to keep a site team organised and productive.

You’ll bring:

• Current New Zealand Certifying Drainlayer registration
• Strong commercial drainage experience
• Previous Foreman, Leading Hand or supervisory experience
• The ability to lead from the front and work alongside the team
• Strong planning, organisation and problem-solving skills
• Confidence communicating with clients, suppliers and site managers
• A practical and positive leadership style
• A strong commitment to quality, compliance and health and safety
• A full New Zealand driver licence

Hours and package This is a full-time hourly-paid position based on approximately 45 hours per week.

In return, you’ll receive:

• A competitive hourly rate based on experience
• Vehicle
• Consistent full-time hours
• A varied pipeline of commercial drainage work
• Support from an experienced Project Manager and wider branch team
• Opportunities to lead, mentor and develop others
• The stability of an established New Zealand business

Pre-employment drug testing and a Ministry of Justice check form part of the recruitment process.

If you’re interested in being considered for this opportunity, please apply now.