Leading Hand

Description

The Leading Hand will support the laying crew foreman in directing an asphalt‑laying team, ensuring safety, quality, punctuality and respect on the job site. This role is a core part of a high‑performing team that coordinates work tasks, operates plant, supervises execution and delivers premium asphalt pavements throughout the South‑Western region of Victoria. Travel within a three‑hour radius of Warrnambool may require weekend, night or away‑from‑home shifts.

Key duties include maintaining a safe environment for employees, subcontractors and the public, encouraging crews to meet daily productivity targets safely, and proactively solving on‑site issues. The Leading Hand provides performance feedback, identifies latent conditions that could affect quality, and reports safety, quality or environmental concerns to the foreman. Operating equipment such as skid‑steers, rollers and paving machines, performing manual labour and assisting with resource allocation, additive spreading, machinery changes and site clean‑down are also required.

• Ensure job site safety for employees, subcontractors and the public.
• Encourage crew to achieve daily productivity safely.
• Proactively resolve day‑to‑day on‑site issues.
• Provide performance feedback on quality and timeliness.
• Identify and report latent conditions affecting work quality.
• Operate plant and equipment safely (skid‑steer, roller, paving machine, heavy vehicles).
• Perform manual labour tasks such as shovelling and raking.
• Report safety, quality, environmental, traffic control and congestion concerns to the foreman.
• Assist foreman with resource allocation, additive spreading, machinery changes and site clean‑down.

Requirements

Candidates should have proven road construction or asphalt experience, a Construction Induction Card and an interest in working outdoors in all weather conditions. Demonstrated ability to lead a team, plan and coordinate work considering weather and crew availability, and forward‑thinking problem‑solving are essential. A medical check, including drug and alcohol screening, will be part of the pre‑employment process.

• Demonstrated road construction or asphalt laying experience (highly regarded).
• Hold a valid Construction Induction Card.
• Ability to plan and coordinate works considering weather, team availability and other factors.
• Willingness to work weekends, nights and away from home within a 3‑hour radius of Warrnambool.
• Undergo pre‑employment medical check, drug and alcohol screening.

Benefits

Fulton Hogan offers a competitive hourly rate with allowances, as well as health and fitness programs, insurance discounts, personal banking support, retailer discounts and an Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family. The company invests in career development through apprenticeships, traineeships and certifications, and can assist with obtaining any additional tickets or licences needed.

• Competitive hourly rate with allowances and a range of employee benefits (health & fitness, insurance discounts, banking support, retailer discounts, Employee Assistance Program).

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance