Drainage Leading Hand

Higgins Manawatū is looking for an experienced and motivated Leading Hand - Drainage to join our team in Palmerston North. This is a hands‑on role where you’ll support the Foreperson/Supervisor in leading day‑to‑day drainage activities, ensuring safe, high‑quality and efficient delivery across our projects.

If you enjoy working outdoors, have strong drainage experience, and are confident leading small crews, this is a great opportunity to step up and make an impact.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Assisting the Foreperson/Supervisor with planning and supervising daily drainage activities
• Leading and supporting operators, labourers, subcontractors and labour hire staff
• Ensuring all drainage works (pipelines, manholes, connections, structures) are delivered safely and to specification
• Coordinating plant, materials and resources to keep work flowing efficiently
• Maintaining strong communication with the team, clients and site stake...