Civil Maintenance Leading Hand

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Shadforth
Civil contractor delivering infrastructure projects including subdivisions, earthworks, roads and pipelines.
Lead pipe infrastructure maintenance, inspections, trenchless repairs, and safety compliance.
1 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Junior (1-3 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Caloundra, Queensland, Australia
Field
Company Size
588 Employees
Service Specialisms
Civil Engineering
Project Management
Construction Services
Consulting
Engineering
Design
Technical Services
Sector Specialisms
Residential
Commercial
Industrial
Government Infrastructure
Mining Infrastructure
Major Infrastructure
Role
What you would be doing
trenchless repair
pipe laying
drainage works
cctv inspection
safety practices
team communication
  • Coordinate and perform trenchless pipe repair
  • Maintain strong communication with project managers, engineers, and team members to deliver works efficiently and to specification.
  • Ensure safe practices when working in confined spaces, trench shoring, and dewatering.
  • Manage pipe laying and drainage works, ensuring correct grades, trenching, bedding, and alignment
  • Operate and oversee the use of pipe CCTV units for inspections and reporting
What you bring
construction plans
set out
  • Interpret construction plans and set out levels accurately
Benefits
  • Local Work | Enjoy the benefit of returning home each night, giving you more quality time with your family.
  • Wages paid on a weekly basis + Penalties
  • Supportive Environment | Work with skilled Supervisors who appreciate and acknowledge your efforts.
  • Wellness Programs | Regular programs offering Wellness and Awareness initiatives co-designed amongst the Shadforth Teams
  • Career Progression | Access to people and leaders to support and guide you through your career
Training + Development
Information not given or found
Company
Overview
1970s
Founded
The company was established in the 1970s as a small family-run earthworks outfit.
multi-million-dollar
Revenue Scale
Evolved into a multi-million-dollar civil contractor specializing in heavy infrastructure projects.
  • Typical projects range from residential, commercial and industrial sub-divisions to major roads, bridges and airfields.
  • Their fleet of hundreds of heavy machines enables nimble responses to bulk earthworks, drainage, pipelines and more.
  • They’ve repeatedly tackled high-impact work—stormwater systems, sewer reticulation, water mains, pump stations.
  • Bridges, airfields and environmental rehabilitation projects highlight their capacity for technical, large-scale builds.
  • Operating across Queensland and Northern NSW, they’ve carved a reputation for delivering infrastructure ahead of schedule.
  • Their story is one of steady growth—from local contractor to heavyweight infrastructure specialist in civil engineering.
Culture + Values
  • Safety is the highest priority
  • Building strong relationships based on trust and respect
  • Delivering excellence in everything we do
  • Innovating for a sustainable future
  • Continuous improvement and learning
  • Fostering a culture of collaboration and teamwork
Environment + Sustainability
2050 Target
Net Zero Emissions
The company aims to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 through strategic initiatives and investments in cleaner technologies.
  • Committed to reducing environmental impacts across all operations
  • Implementing sustainable practices in project delivery
  • Adopting energy-efficient technologies and solutions
  • Monitoring and reducing carbon footprint across all sites
  • Ongoing commitment to waste reduction and recycling
Inclusion & Diversity
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Civil Maintenance Leading Hand at Shadforth in Caloundra, Queensland, Australia