Service Foreman: Lead Diesel Techs in a Busy Truck Workshop

Truck Stops (NZ) Ltd; Upper Harbour; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Paid OT

Bonus

Vehicle

Job summary

Truck Stops (NZ) Ltd in Auckland region seeks a Service Foreman to oversee daily workshop operations, directing a team of diesel technicians and apprentices. You will allocate jobs, manage scheduling, and ensure repairs meet manufacturer standards.

Reporting to the Branch Manager, you will guide technical work, uphold safety, and communicate effectively with customers and internal teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in automotive diesel or heavy vehicles.
• 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.

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.
• Communicate effectively with customers and internal teams.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Problem solving

Customer service

Education

Trade qualification in automotive diesel or heavy vehicles

Tools

Diagnostics tools

Workshop scheduling software

Job description

Truck Stops (NZ) Ltd in Auckland region seeks a Service Foreman to oversee daily workshop operations, directing a team of diesel technicians and apprentices. You will allocate jobs, manage scheduling, and ensure repairs meet manufacturer standards.

Reporting to the Branch Manager, you will guide technical work, uphold safety, and communicate effectively with customers and internal teams in a fast-paced environment.