Painter Foreman - Hamilton / Greater Waikato

Painter Foreman - Hamilton / Greater Waikato

$30-$35 per hour | Company Van Provided | Monday-Friday, 7:00am Start

Our client, a well-established painting and property maintenance company in the Hamilton and greater Waikato region, is seeking an experienced Painter Foreman to join their team. This is a great opportunity for a seasoned professional to step into a leadership role, supervising projects, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring health & safety compliance on-site.

Why Join Us?

• Health and Safety focused - get home safe every day
• EAP support for you and your family
• A dedicated PERSOL Manager supporting you in your work
• Company van provided
• Monday-Friday, 7:00am starts - steady Potential full-time hours
• Great local projects and a supportive team

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of painters across commercial and residential projects
• Ensure all work meets quality, safety, and timeline requirements
• Coordinate daily site activities and allocate tasks effectively
• Carry out surface preparation, painting, and finishing to high standards when required
• Monitor compliance with health & safety procedures and site requirements
• Liaise with clients, contractors, and management to keep projects on track

Skills & Experience Required

• Minimum 10 years' painting experience, with proven foreman or team lead responsibilities
• Strong knowledge of painting techniques, materials, and finishes
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Ability to read and follow plans, specifications, and safety requirements
• Reliable, motivated, and able to work independently or as part of a team

Certificates & Licences

Legally Required:

• Working at Heights Certificate
• Hazardous Substances Handling Training (if applicable)
• Full NZ Driver's Licence (Class 1 minimum)

Industry Standard / Preferred:

• Site Safe Passport (Painting & Decorating or Building Construction)
• First Aid Certificate (NZQA 6401 & 6402)
• EWP (Elevating Work Platform) Certificate
• Confined Spaces Training (if relevant to project work)
• Supervisor Gold Card (Site Safe)
• NZ Certificate in Painting & Decorating (Level 4) or trade equivalent

Important Information

Please note that you must have the right to work in New Zealand and be present in the country at the time of application. A pre-employment drug test and a clear Ministry of Justice check are required.

How to Apply

If you're an experienced painter looking to step up into a foreman role-or already leading teams and wanting a new challenge-this could be the role for you.

Apply now with your CV or contact Pearl Munshi at PERSOL on 0800 210 000 or email [email protected] for a confidential discussion.