Leading Hand

Nau mai, haere mai ki a Fulton Hogan | Join us at Fulton Hogan

We’re looking for a Leading Hand to join our South Urban branch in Auckland. You’ll help lead day-to-day civil maintenance and construction work across public and private infrastructure, from road repairs and pavement works to drainage and asset maintenance. This is a hands-on role where you’ll help deliver safe, high-quality outcomes that keep Auckland moving.

Mō te tūranga | About the role

You’ll work at the frontline, supporting the delivery of civil maintenance and construction activities across Fulton Hogan’s South Urban branch in Auckland. You’ll help manage daily workflow on site, operate machinery, guide field crews, and step into the Supervisor role when needed. The work is varied and hands-on, covering everything from pavement repairs and roading maintenance to drainage, asset renewals, and emergency response.
 

Ngā kawenga matua | Key responsibilities

• Support daily civil maintenance and construction work across roading, pavement and drainage.

• Lead by example on site and help coordinate crews and subcontractors.

• Operate machinery and equipment you’re trained and licensed to use.

• Carry out hands-on tasks like resurfacing, chipsealing, pavement repairs and general site work.

• Complete daily checks to keep machinery, equipment and work areas safe and ready.

• Follow site safety, quality and environmental requirements, and speak up when something is not right.

• Assist with maintenance and upgrades of stormwater, wastewater and roading assets.

• Help respond to incidents, urgent works and emergency callouts.

Kei te kimi mātou i tētahi e whai ana i ēnei pūkenga | We’re looking for someone with

• Class 2 licence with W, T and R endorsements.

• Hands-on experience in civil construction, roading, maintenance or a similar role.

• Experience as a Leading Hand or leading a crew on site.

• Experience working around live traffic and understanding site traffic management.

• STMS Level 1 and First Aid certificate preferred.

• Confident supporting workflow, guiding others and stepping up when needed.

• Practical, proactive and comfortable working outdoors in different conditions.

• Who is confident on the machinery, ie digger, roller & loader.

He pai te mahi, he pai ngā painga | Good work, good benefits

At Fulton Hogan, we genuinely care about the wellbeing of our people and giving them the tools and opportunities they need to succeed and grow with us. You’ll have access to:

• Medical insurance and Life insurance after the eligibility period.

• KiwiSaver employer contributions after service milestones, up to 7%.

• Parental leave top‑up payment with additional return‑to‑work support.

• Ongoing training and development, with clear career growth and progression opportunities.

• Great discounts at a wide range of retailers.

Ko wai mātou | About us

Fulton Hogan works across New Zealand and Australia, delivering and maintaining the infrastructure communities rely on every day. From roads and water to quarries and energy, we do work that matters. At Fulton Hogan, Good Work is about more than what we deliver. It’s how we work together: low ego, ideas first, serious about the job, and always looking for a better way.

Learn more about us atHomepage - Fulton Hogan and apply to be part of our growing industry.

Me pēhea te tono | How to apply

If you’re keen to build safer, better infrastructure across Auckland and grow your career with a team that backs good people doing good work, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and start your journey with our Fulton Hogan whānau.

All successful candidates must undergo and pass a pre‑employment medical and drug screen prior to employment.