Leading Hand - Concrete Construction

Job ID 23001607
Wellington, Porirua
Full-time
Listed on 18 Dec 2025

About this job

A Porirua Business is looking for a Leading Hand. You will take charge of a small team delivering high-quality concrete and precast works.

You’ll plan, set out, and lead daily activities while ensuring safety and quality standards are met.

You will be based in Wellington region but may also be required to work in Manawatu-Whanganui, Nelson-Tasman, Marlborough, West Coast, Southland, Otago and Canterbury.

This is a full-time permanent role working 44-56 hours per week.

Duties include:

• Lead and motivate a crew of 3–5 people in formwork and concrete construction • Organise daily tasks, materials, and plant to meet programme requirements • Carry out set out and ensure work aligns with design plans and specifications • Supervise formwork shutter building and precast operations • Maintain accurate records and communicate clearly with site leadership • Champion health, safety, and environmental compliance on site

If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, please contact us now!

Job Requirements

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in formwork and concrete construction is a must! • Proven ability to lead teams in a precast facility and on site • Skilled in reading and interpreting design plans and specifications • Trade certification in concrete construction (advantageous) • Class 1 driver licence and W endorsement preferred • Strong commitment to health and safety and practical problem-solving • Pass both Drug Test and MOJ

Days of work
This is a full-time permanent role working 44-56 hours per week. (45 hours per week)
Pay Details
$34-38 per hour depending on experience.
Job Category
Building and Plumbing Labourers
Career Level
Intermediate (2 - 4 years)
Driver Licence
Full, (Class 1) - Car Licence
Pre-employment drug test required
Yes

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