Roadmarking Assistant

Description Higgins is a leading roading and civil infrastructure company in New Zealand. We're looking for a motivated and reliable Roadmarking Assistant to join our Palmerston North team and help deliver roadmarking and pavement marking services across the region.

This is an excellent opportunity to start or grow your career in the civil construction industry, working alongside experienced Roadmarking Operators on a variety of local road, highway, and infrastructure projects.

About The Role As a Roadmarking Assistant, you'll play an important role in delivering high-quality roadmarking projects while learning valuable industry skills from an experienced team.

This is predominantly a night shift position, with approximately 85% of work carried out overnight. Night work allows our crews to complete projects safely and efficiently while minimising disruption to road users. Flexibility to work nights is essential, with occasional day and weekend work required to support operational needs.

This is a permanent, full-time role offering guaranteed hours, ongoing training, and opportunities for career progression.

What You'll Be Doing

• Assisting with the application of road markings and pavement markings
• Preparing materials, equipment, and vehicles for daily operations
• Supporting the setup and pack down of work sites
• Assisting with traffic management activities where required
• Carrying out routine cleaning and maintenance of vehicles, plant, and equipment
• Ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard
• Working closely with Roadmarking Operators and Supervisors
• Undertaking general labouring duties as required
• Working predominantly night shifts, with occasional day and weekend work
• Contributing to a positive team culture and safe work environment

What You'll Bring

• Full Class 1 Driver Licence (essential)
• The ability and willingness to work regular night shifts
• A strong commitment to health and safety
• Good physical fitness and willingness to undertake hands-on work
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• A positive attitude and eagerness to learn
• Reliability, flexibility, and a strong work ethic
• Previous experience in roadmarking, civil construction, roading, or infrastructure is advantageous but not essential

Why Join Higgins?

• Competitive hourly rate, including applicable night shift allowances
• Permanent role with guaranteed hours
• KiwiSaver employer contribution matched up to 4%
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Opportunities to gain industry qualifications and build a long-term career
• Great employee benefits for you and your whānau
• Z fuel discounts, including a free monthly pie and coffee
• Supportive team environment with a strong focus on safety and development

About Higgins Higgins is a leading roading and civil infrastructure company with a strong reputation for delivering quality infrastructure projects throughout New Zealand. With people at the heart of everything we do, we provide a great working environment, competitive remuneration, subsidised medical insurance, and education and training opportunities for you and your dependants.

We're with you on the road ahead. Ko tātou kei a koe i te huarahi kei mua. We are actively recruiting for this position and encourage early applications. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we reserve the right to close advertising early.

Research shows that women and people from underrepresented groups don't always apply unless they meet every requirement. If you're interested in this role but don't tick every box, we encourage you to apply. Higgins values diversity and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and cultures.