Roofing Foreman - Palmerston North

Palmerston North | $30–$40 per hour | Permanent, Leadership Role

Tech 5 Recruitment is seeking a skilled Roofing Foreman for a leading trade contractor with over 40 years of experience delivering high-quality commercial and residential roofing solutions. With a great team culture, industry-best systems, and a strong pipeline of work, this is a long-term, permanent opportunity for a proven roofing leader.

About the Role You will lead a team of roofers on-site, manage project timelines and materials, liaise with site managers and clients, and ensure all work is completed to high-quality and compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise roofers and coordinate on-site activities
• Install long-run and membrane roofing systems
• Plan labour and material needs in advance
• Read and interpret roofing plans accurately
• Record project updates via SimPRO
• Mentor apprentices and ensure safety protocols are followed
• Identify and communicate job variations to management

What We’re Looking For:

• 3–5+ years of roofing experience (leadership/foreman level preferred)
• Confident in managing people, time, and client relationships
• Qualified roofer or strong experience in long-run/membrane systems
• Site Safe, Working at Heights, and EWP certified (or willing to obtain)
• Strong communication and planning skills
• Applicants must be NZ Citizens, Permanent Residents, or Residents

What You’ll Get:

• $30–$40 per hour based on skills and experience
• Permanent, full-time employment with long-term job security
• Well-resourced team with modern tools and tech
• Great company culture and training opportunities
• Variety in your day – commercial and residential builds

Health & Safety Considerations:

• Working at heights, scaffolds, and elevated work platforms
• Manual lifting and operation of power tools
• Managing teams on active work sites
• Toolbox meetings, digital H&S logs, and PPE are all standard

Only applicants with New Zealand work rights will be considered