Workshop Foreman - Palmerston North at Keith Andrews Trucks

Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Team Management, Quality Control, Technical Knowledge, Communication, Problem Solving, Health and Safety, Customer Service, Heavy Diesel Mechanics, Diagnostics, Servicing, Repairs, Mentoring, Organizational Skills, Workshop Management, Training

Industry

Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

Description

Lead from the front – take charge of a skilled workshop team. Keith Andrews Trucks is New Zealand’s leading FUSO dealership and a proud representative of Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner. With more than 30 years in the industry, we’ve grown from humble beginnings in Whangarei to a nationwide network – built on expertise, quality, and people. This is a key role in ensuring our workshop runs smoothly, efficiently, and to the highest standards of safety and quality. What you’ll be doing Supervising & Leading Lead and support a team of technicians and apprentices, monitoring workloads and progress. Train, mentor, and challenge the team to continuously improve their skills. Carry out quality control checks during and after repairs, ensuring work exceeds customer expectations. Support the Service Manager with workshop profitability, rework investigations, and approvals for additional costs. Keep equipment maintained, workshop materials stocked and ensure open communication across the team. Technical Knowledge Stay up to date with vehicle servicing and repair standards. Carry out diagnostics, servicing, adjustments, and repairs using service manuals and specialist tools. Attend training and courses as required to keep your technical skills sharp. Health, Safety & Environment Promote a safe, clean, and compliant work environment. Lead toolbox meetings when required and proactively identify hazards. Maintain workshop practices that minimise environmental impact. Customer Service Communicate clearly and professionally with staff, customers, and the service team. Focus on delivering quality workmanship, on time, every time. Be proactive in resolving issues and keeping jobs on track. What you’ll bring Heavy Diesel Mechanical Qualification. A clean NZ driver’s licence (minimum Class 4). 5+ years’ experience as an automotive technician, with proven leadership ability. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. A hands-on, practical approach with strong problem-solving ability. Highly organised, with the ability to motivate and lead a team. What’s in it for you Competitive pay rates + overtime at time-and-a-half. Ongoing brand training with FUSO, Mercedes-Benz, and Freightliner. Career development opportunities across our national network. A supportive and safety-focused team environment. At Keith Andrews, we’re more than trucks — we’re about people, pride, and performance. If you’re ready to step up and lead our workshop team, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to become our next Workshop Foreman.

Responsibilities

The Workshop Foreman will supervise and lead a team of technicians and apprentices, ensuring the workshop operates efficiently and safely. They will also carry out quality control checks and support the Service Manager in maintaining workshop profitability.