Hands-On Workshop Foreman: Lead Fabrication & Quality

Stellar Recruitment Pty; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Long-term stability

On-site role in Ashburton

Job summary

Ashburton region-based Working Foreman role in a busy engineering and manufacturing operation. The role is hands-on, with roughly 90% on the workshop floor and 10% on scheduling, reporting, and coordinating the team.

Lead by example, drive productivity, maintain quality, and ensure safe, on-time delivery. NZ Driver licence required; Forklift or PM experience desirable. Competitive hourly rate on offer and long-term stability.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in mechanical engineering, fabrication, or related discipline.
• Experience as a Foreman, Supervisor, Leading Hand, or Team Leader.
• Strong fabrication and engineering knowledge.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Understanding of workshop production and quality processes.
• Proven leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to health and safety.
• Full NZ Driver Licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily workshop operations.
• Allocate work and manage production schedules.
• Remain hands-on in fabrication and manufacturing activities.
• Monitor workflow and ensure production targets are met.
• Interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Carry out quality assurance checks.
• Train, mentor, and support workshop staff.
• Promote a strong health and safety culture.
• Liaise with management on staffing, resources, and production requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Technical drawings

Fabrication knowledge

Health & safety

Problem solving

NZ Driver Licence

Education

Trade qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Fabrication, or a related discipline

Job description

Ashburton region-based Working Foreman role in a busy engineering and manufacturing operation. The role is hands-on, with roughly 90% on the workshop floor and 10% on scheduling, reporting, and coordinating the team.

Lead by example, drive productivity, maintain quality, and ensure safe, on-time delivery. NZ Driver licence required; Forklift or PM experience desirable. Competitive hourly rate on offer and long-term stability.