Mō te tūranga | About the role

Step into a senior asphalt role where your experience sets the pace on site. Based in Timaru, you’ll be a key part of our Asphalt Laying Crew, staying hands on in the work while supporting the Foreman as 2IC. This is a great opportunity for someone with strong asphalt experience who leads by example, backs their team, and takes real pride in delivering safe, efficient, high-quality work.

You’ll work alongside a solid crew, support the day-to-day running of asphalt laying activities, and help keep jobs moving on time, safely, and to spec. If you’re an experienced crew member or leading hand ready for more responsibility, this is a great chance to grow your career with a business that backs its people and takes safety seriously.

Ngā tino kawenga mahi | Key role responsibilities

• Support the Foreman with daily workflow and help coordinate site activities as the crew’s 2IC.
• Lead from the front with hands-on asphalt laying, plant operation, labouring tasks, and safe site set-up.
• Step into the Foreman’s role when needed and help keep work on track, on time, and to a high quality standard.
• Carry out pre-starts, risk planning, equipment checks, and support safe, efficient day-to-day operations.
• Help train and guide less experienced crew members while building a strong team culture on site.

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

• Solid hands-on experience in asphalt operations, with the confidence to support site leadership and crew delivery.
• Experience as a leading hand or in a senior crew role, with the ability to step up and take responsibility on site.
• Current Class 2 licence minimum, with W, T, R endorsements.
• A strong understanding of traffic management requirements on site; STMS Level 1 and First Aid are preferred.
• A practical, reliable, safety-focused approach, with the mindset to work hard, think ahead, support the team, and deliver quality work.

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

At Fulton Hogan, Good Work is about more than what we build. It’s how we show up for each other, how we work as a team, and the standard we bring every day. We’re a down-to-earth crew who back each other and get stuck in. We take pride in doing the job right, have a laugh along the way, and switch on when it counts.

In Timaru, you’ll be part of a crew that values safety, backs each other, and takes pride in doing the job properly. We offer stable work, quality equipment, real responsibility on site, and the chance to keep building your career in a business that is always moving forward.

Me pēhea te tono | How to apply

If you’ve got strong asphalt experience and you’re ready to step into a senior crew role as 2IC to the Foreman, we’d like to hear from you. Apply now and bring your experience, leadership, and good work mindset to Fulton Hogan in Timaru.