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About the role

A hands-on, active role where you'll lead on-site delivery, keep safety standards high, and help reduce waste by maximising resource recovery. You'll report to the General Manager and lead our deconstruction crew.

Key responsibilities

  • Lead the site and the crew: plan the day and week, organise work across sites

  • Recover resources: plan jobs so materials are sorted and kept out of landfill for reuse and recycling

  • Lead health, safety: make sure SSSPs and JSEAs are briefed before work starts, run daily prestarts, report incidents, stop work when a risk isn't controlled, and coordinate with licensed asbestos removalists

  • Run plant and subcontractors: operate excavators, drive trucks between sites, and induct and oversee subbies

  • Keep people informed: give the General Manager progress updates and photos, and represent us professionally with Council, neighbors and the public

What you'll bring

  • At least 3 years' experience in construction, demolition or deconstruction

  • Excavator operating experience

  • Full Class 2 driver licence

  • Current Site Safe Site Safety Card

  • A working understanding of asbestos surveys and licensed removal, with asbestos awareness training (or willingness to complete it before starting)

  • Clear communication, sound judgement (including knowing when to stop work), and leadership that is firm on safety and supportive of people

  • Crew supervision experience (nice to have)

  • Class 4 licence with R, T and/or W endorsements (nice to have)

  • Working at Heights and First Aid certificates (nice to have)

Nice to have: crew supervision experience, Class 4 licence with R, T and/or W endorsements, Working at Heights and First Aid certificates, Site Safe Supervisor or asbestos supervision training (such as Unit Standard 29767)

Who you are: Committed to our zero waste kaupapa, reliable, honest and willing to keep learning. You work well with people from all backgrounds and enjoy supporting people who are new to the industry.

The role: Permanent, full time, 37.5 hours per week. A 90-day trial period may apply to new employees, as set out in the employment agreement.

If you're ready to lead a team and love the thought of making a difference in your work, we want to hear from you!