Service Foreman

Sime Motors; Upper Harbour; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Paid OT

Bonus

Vehicle

Job summary

Truck Stops (NZ) Ltd in Albany seeks a Service Foreman to lead daily workshop operations for heavy trucks, including Hino, Mack, Volvo and UD. You will allocate jobs, supervise diesel technicians and apprentices, and ensure work meets manufacturer standards in a fast-paced environment.

Reporting to the Branch Manager, you will champion safety, quality, and customer communication while supporting training and career development within a national company.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in automotive diesel or heavy vehicles is required.
• Proven leadership or senior technician experience in a workshop.
• Strong knowledge of heavy commercial trucks and diagnostics.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership experience

Diesel technician

Truck diagnostics

Team management

Customer communication

Education

Trade qualification in automotive diesel or heavy vehicles

Tools

Diagnostics tools

Job description

## Service ForemanApply: New Zealand | TSL | Albany: Full time: Posted Today: JR121947**Company :**Truck Stops (NZ) Ltd**Act with Integrity • Care for All • Win Together** Drive Your Career Forward – Join Truckstops Albany as Our next Service Foreman! **About the Role** As the **Service Foreman**, you'll take charge of daily workshop operations, overseeing high-quality servicing and repairs across industry-leading **Hino, Mack, Volvo and UD** trucks, as well as exposure to other customer makes and models. Reporting directly to the **Branch Manager**, you'll be responsible for job allocation, team leadership, maintaining workflow efficiency and ensuring efficient, top-tier service delivery in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. ### **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 or lead hand 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 & vehicle* Career development and ongoing training* Supportive team culture* Opportunities to work with leading truck brands* Job stability with a trusted national company **Ready to drive your career forward?**Apply now and be part of a team that keeps New Zealand's heavy vehicles moving, or email [e-mail] for more information.