Service Foreman

Sime Motors; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Paid OT

Bonus & benefits

Wellbeing initiatives

EAP services

Discounted health insurance

Career development and OEM/leadership

Job summary

Truck Stops (NZ) Ltd. Ruakura site in Hamilton is seeking an experienced Service Foreman to lead the new workshop team, overseeing servicing and repairs across heavy trucks.

You will manage daily workshop operations, allocate jobs, mentor diesel technicians, uphold safety standards, and drive high-quality workmanship in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in automotive diesel or heavy vehicles.
• Proven leadership or senior technician experience.
• Strong knowledge of heavy commercial trucks and diagnostics.
• Excellent communication and people skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of diesel technicians and apprentices.
• Allocate jobs and manage daily workshop scheduling.
• Ensure repair and maintenance work is completed to manufacturer standards.
• Provide technical guidance and hands-on assistance as needed.
• Uphold health, safety, and compliance standards at all times.
• Communicate effectively with customers and internal teams.

Skills

Leadership experience

Heavy truck knowledge

Diagnostics knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Trade qualification in automotive diesel or heavy vehicles

Job description

Company: Truck Stops (NZ) Ltd. Act with Integrity Care for All Win Together. Be part of something new.

Our brand-new custom built Truckstops site in Ruakura, Hamilton is now open, purpose-designed to deliver faster, better service for our truck customers. With two dedicated COF lanes and three fully equipped service pits and 14 repair bays, this modern facility gives our team the space and tools to work efficiently and deliver the high-quality workmanship we’re known for.

About the Role

We’re looking for an additional experienced and motivated Service Foreman to help lead this growing team. This is a rare chance to step into a leadership role at a state-of-the-art workshop and help shape the culture and performance of a brand-new site. You'll take charge of daily workshop operations, overseeing high-quality servicing and repairs across industry-leading Hino, Mack, Volvo and UD trucks. Reporting directly to the Branch Manager, you'll be responsible for ensuring top-tier service delivery in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, every day.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of diesel technicians and apprentices
• Allocate jobs and manage daily workshop scheduling
• Ensure repair and maintenance work is completed to manufacturer standards
• Provide technical guidance and hands-on assistance as needed
• Uphold health, safety, and compliance standards at all times
• Communicate effectively with customers and internal teams

What We’re Looking For

• Trade qualification in automotive diesel or heavy vehicles
• Proven experience in a leadership or senior technician role
• Strong knowledge of heavy commercial trucks and diagnostics
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Ability to lead by example in a busy, team-driven environment

What we offer

• Competitive remuneration, paid OT, bonus & benefits
• Wellbeing initiatives, free flu jabs, EAP services, discounted Southern Cross health insurance and more
• Career development and ongoing OEM & leadership training
• Supportive team culture along with individual 1:1 support
• Opportunities to work with leading truck brands
• Job stability with a trusted national company with global backing

About us

Truckstops is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sime Motors. Established in 1984, Truckstops has provided unparalleled after-sales parts and service support to the road transport industry for over 40 years. With 19 nationwide branches supporting Hino, Mack, Volvo and UD Truck & Bus, we have grown to become the largest supplier of truck & bus parts and workshop services in New Zealand. Sime is a partner of choice for the world's best brands in the Automotive and Industrial Equipment sectors. We deliver sustainable value to our stakeholders through operational excellence, high performance standards and good corporate governance. Founded in 1910, Sime Darby Berhad today has a workforce of approximately 30,000 employees and a presence in 18 countries and territories across the Asia Pacific region. It is listed on the main market of Bursa Malaysia.