Civil construction leading hand role available for temp to perm.
Your new company
HAYS has partnered with one of Brisbane's growing civil construction companies, specialising in earthworks, pavements, drainage, asphalt, landscaping for various sized construction projects.
Your new role
As a civil leading hand, you will be responsible for overseeing daily site operations, coordinating tasks/duties and managing a team of construction workers with a hands-on leadership approach. You will ensure projects are completed on time in a safe manner while maintaining high standards of quality and compliance with industry regulations.
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
* Operate and maintain construction machinery - excavator, roller, compactor, dozer operations are highly desirable.
* Monitor productivity and quality of work & report progress to supervisors
* Enforce safety protocols and conduct pre-start meetings and toolbox talks
* Provide hands-on support in civil construction tasks including concreting, drainage, earthworks, roadworks and excavation
* Carry-out physically demanding duties
What you'll need to succeed
To succeed in a civil construction leading-hand role, you must have:
* Previous experience in civil construction - earthworks, drainage, roadworks etc.
* Knowledge of workplace health and safety regulations
* Ability to read and interpret construction plans
* Strong leadership and communication skills
* Previous experience in a leading-hand role or similar
* Construction White Card
* Relevant RII tickets - excavator, roller, compactor, dozer tickets are highly desirable.
* Own reliable transport
* MC or HC licences are advantageous.
* Ability to pass a drug & alcohol test
What you'll get in return
In return, you will be supplied with your own set of Hays PPE and access to some of the most exciting assignments in the construction industry in Ipswich. High performance in these assignments guarantees you will be re-selected by supervisors for extensions, and be the first to be called for the longer-term, higher-paying work. Our team value your satisfaction, so regular check-ins during your assignment are all part of the service.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call me now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact me on 07 3817 1965 or email taylor.ngata@hays.com.au for a confidential discussion about your career.