Engineering Foreman

Canstaff; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay based on experience

Supportive team environment

Ownership opportunity

Job summary

Canstaff Canterbury workshop in New Zealand is seeking an experienced Engineering Foreman to lead our busy team in installing and repairing farm equipment. This hands-on leadership role requires coordinating workflow, mentoring staff, and ensuring safety and quality across daily operations.

You will work with management, suppliers and customers, plan workloads, and deliver on deadlines. Ideal candidates have a proven foreman background, strong problem-solving and communication skills, and a

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a foreman or supervisory role within an engineering workshop.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Solid understanding of planning, coordination, and quality control in workshop settings.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities with a focus on safety.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate day-to-day workshop operations
• Lead, mentor, and support workshop staff
• Plan and prioritise jobs to meet deadlines
• Ensure work is completed to required specifications and quality standards
• Maintain a strong focus on workplace health and safety
• Liaise with management, suppliers, and customers as required
• Provide technical guidance and hands-on support when needed

Skills

Leadership

People management

Team coordination

Strong communication

Quality & safety

Job description

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Our client is currently seeking an experienced and motivated Engineering Foreman to lead our busy workshop team to install and repair farm equipment across Canterbury.

With decades of industry experience, our client provides high-quality equipment and practical solutions designed to meet the evolving needs of their customers.

This is a hands-on leadership position suited to someone who can confidently manage staff, coordinate workflow, and maintain high standards of quality and safety.

About the Role

• Supervise and coordinate day-to-day workshop operations
• Lead, mentor, and support workshop staff
• Plan and prioritise jobs to meet deadlines
• Ensure work is completed to required specifications and quality standards
• Maintain a strong focus on workplace health and safety
• Liaise with management, suppliers, and customers as required
• Provide technical guidance and hands-on support when needed

About You

• Proven experience in a foreman or supervisory role within an engineering workshop
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Solid technical background in general engineering / fabrication / machining
• Ability to plan workloads and manage competing priorities
• High attention to detail and quality
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Commitment to safety and best practice

What's on Offer

• Stable, full-time position
• Supportive team environment
• Competitive pay based on experience
• Opportunity to take ownership and make an impact