Mechanical Supervisor

Dialog Fitzroy Ltd; New Plymouth; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Good team culture

40 hours per week minimum

Access to relevant certified training

The ability to earn more with overtime

Safe and professional work environment

Job variety with a diverse range of on

Job summary

DIALOG Fitzroy is seeking a Mechanical Supervisor to coordinate maintenance, shutdowns, and project work across sites and workshops. You will lead Foremen, Leading Hands, and Tradespeople to deliver work safely, on time, and to high-quality standards.

Based in New Plymouth, you will collaborate with Project Managers, Engineers, Coordinators, and clients while upholding health, safety, and environmental excellence. A hands-on leadership approach is essential.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in heavy engineering, fabrication, mechanical maintenance, construction, or industrial projects.
• At least 3 years in a supervisory role leading trade teams.
• Relevant trade qualification or engineering apprenticeship.
• Minimum 3 years demonstrated hands-on experience in fabrication of tanks and vessels.
• Strong knowledge of fabrication, welding standards, and industrial HSE requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret structural, vessel, piping, and technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Lead and promote a strong health, safety, and environmental culture, ensuring compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop teams to deliver safe, productive, and high-quality work outcomes.
• Plan, coordinate, and allocate labour, equipment, and resources to meet project schedules and productivity targets.
• Monitor project progress, budgets, and performance while maintaining effective communication with clients and stakeholders.
• Ensure all work meets customer requirements, quality standards, and industry best practices through regular inspections and audits.
• Manage reporting, documentation, and workforce performance, while identifying opportunities for training, development, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Heavy engineering

Supervisory experience

Trade qualification

Tank & vessel fabrication

Welding standards

Reading drawings

Labour planning

Leadership

HSE knowledge

Computer skills

Education

Trade qualification or engineering apprenticeship

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

DIALOG Fitzroy is a leading "design, build and maintain" provider with over 65 years of experience delivering complex industrial assets across New Zealand and Australia. Our reputation is built on excellence in engineering, construction, fabrication, mechanical trades, industrial coatings, and scaffolding across sectors including energy, petrochemicals, dairy, pharmaceuticals, geothermal, water treatment, and infrastructure.

This is a hands-on leadership role where safety, quality, team development, and client satisfaction are at the heart of everything you do. This is a permanent, full-time role based in New Plymouth.

About the Role

As a Mechanical Supervisor, you will be responsible for coordinating and supervising maintenance, shutdown, and project work across designated sites and workshops. Leading teams of Foremen, Leading Hands, and Tradespeople, you will ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.

You will work closely with Project Managers, Project Engineers, Coordinators, clients, and site personnel to deliver successful outcomes while maintaining DIALOG Fitzroy's commitment to health, safety, and environmental excellence.

What we offer

• Good team culture
• 40 hours per week minimum
• Access to relevant certified training
• The ability to earn more with overtime
• Safe and professional work environment
• Job variety with a diverse range of projects
• Competitive wage depending on contract

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and promote a strong health, safety, and environmental culture, ensuring compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop teams to deliver safe, productive, and high-quality work outcomes.
• Plan, coordinate, and allocate labour, equipment, and resources to meet project schedules and productivity targets.
• Monitor project progress, budgets, and performance while maintaining effective communication with clients and stakeholders.
• Ensure all work meets customer requirements, quality standards, and industry best practices through regular inspections and audits.
• Manage reporting, documentation, and workforce performance, while identifying opportunities for training, development, and continuous improvement.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 8+ years’ experience in heavy engineering, fabrication, mechanical maintenance, construction, or industrial projects.
• At least 3 years’ experience in a supervisory role leading trade team.
• Relevant trade qualification or engineering apprenticeship.
• Minimum 3 years demonstrated, hands-on experience in the fabrication of tanks and vessels, with experience able to be verified through employment history and project delivery.
• Strong knowledge of fabrication, welding standards, and industrial HSE requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret structural, vessel, piping, and technical drawings.
• Experience planning and coordinating labour, equipment, and resources.
• Proven ability to lead large, multi-skilled teams.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to monitor productivity and project costs.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong computer skills and experience with reporting, timesheets, and project documentation.
• HSE training or certifications in JHAs, incident investigation, working at heights, confined space entry, or similar.

Why Join DIALOG Fitzroy?

• Diverse projects and industries - deliver challenging multidisciplinary projects.
• Career growth - opportunity to provide assistance on larger projects, promoting development, and access to certified training.
• People first culture - we value mentoring, collaboration, and developing the next generation of project leaders in a positive, safe and professional work environment.
• Competitive benefits - competitive salary package for relevant skills and experience and discounted medical insurance.