Experienced and skilled workshop foreperson needed for Penrose workshop
Truck Body Repair Workshop Foreman – Penrose
Join our clients busy truck body repair and fabrication workshop in Penrose as their new Workshop Foreman.
This is a hands‑on leadership role suited to someone who knows trucks inside out, can manage a small team, and keeps the workshop running smoothly day‑to‑day.
About the Role You’ll be responsible for overseeing all workshop operations, including:
- Managing and mentoring a team of fabricators and repair technicians
- Scheduling and coordinating maintenance, accident repairs, and rebuilds
- Allocating jobs and organising your own time as well as the team’s
- Ensuring high-quality workmanship and safe work practices
- Troubleshooting issues as they arise and keeping jobs on track
- Liaising with management and customers on progress and priorities
- Strong background in truck body repair, fabrication, and welding
- Current welding tickets (MIG/TIG/ARC)
- Proven experience leading or supervising a workshop team
- Ability to read drawings, plan jobs, and problem-solve on the fly
- Solid understanding of scheduled maintenance and accident repair processes
- Reliable, organised, and confident making decisions in a fast-paced environment
Pay & Hours
- $40–$45 per hour, depending on experience
- Full-time, permanent position
- ASAP start
- You must be in NZ with the right to work to apply (no sponsorship available)