Workshop Foreman - Hamilton

Scania; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

A dynamic & inclusive work culture

PPE/Uniform provided

Subsidised medical insurance

Monthly bonus

Fully equipped toolbox

Career development opportunities

Scania Top Team participation

Job summary

Scania New Zealand (Hamilton) seeks a capable workshop supervisor to lead the Hamilton workshop team, delivering high-quality workmanship on time while prioritising safety. You will work with the branch manager to optimise processes and ensure compliance with Scania’s business standards.

The role requires supervisory experience, a technical background in vehicle maintenance, and a dedication to coaching technicians and apprentices in a dynamic, team-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Relevant trade qualifications in vehicle repair or maintenance.
• Experience supervising a workshop or service team.
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements in a workshop.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the Workshop Team alongside the branch manager to ensure efficiency and quality.
• Maintain safe work practices and ensure documentation is completed accurately.
• Monitor risk management, identify hazards, and implement controls.
• Motivate the team to achieve effective customer outcomes and productivity.
• Support Team Leaders in guiding Technicians and apprentices.

Skills

Team leadership

Workshop supervision

Safety & quality focus

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Trade qualifications in vehicle repair/maintenance

Tools

Vehicle diagnostics tools

Scania workshop tools

Job description

Lead our Hamilton workshop team to achieve maximum efficiency, with the emphasis on safety and delivering to quality requirements, right first time, on time!

Job Responsibilities

Life at Scania

From small beginnings in Sweden over 120 years ago, we’re excited to say that Scania today, is one of the world’s most recognised and respected commercial vehicle brands

Our focus is on sustainable transport solutions, and here at Scania New Zealand, we work together as a team to come up with solutions, tailor-made for our challenging New Zealand roads

We offer a dynamic and fun work environment, with a friendly, family culture. Our people are innovative, determined, and share team spirit. we are strong on coaching and personal development, which allows people to grow within the company

Now’s a great time to come on board Scania NZ, as we pioneer an exciting new era in transportation, Made for New Zealand

What you will do

This role is responsible for the effective supervision of the Workshop Team alongside the branch manager, ensuring the workshop operation is managed utilising Scania’s Common Business Processes to deliver maximum efficiency whilst maintaining a focus on quality – right first time, on time.

Duties include:

• Ensure there is an efficient flow of authorised work through the workshop, quality in all workmanship; and relevant documentation is completed accurately
• Foster and promote a safe and healthy work environment maintaining safe work practices at all time and to work within and comply with Company safety policies and procedures
• Assist the branch manager to monitor the performance and effectiveness of risk management programs, undertake and supervise the identification of hazards, evaluation of risks, design and implementation of hazard control and maintain the appropriate documentation of procedures and interventions
• Motivate the Workshop Team to ensure effective customer outcomes and optimum efficiency levels
• Support Team Leaders in providing clear and practical guidance to Technicians, whilst ensuring the Team Leaders have a balance between productive and non-productive work

Who you are

• Relevant technical qualifications and proven experience in the repair and maintenance of vehicles
• Previous experience in a dealership position
• Previous Supervisory / Management experience
• Experience leading a team of technicians and apprentices
• Experience and awareness of OHS&E requirements and standards
• Heavy Combination Drivers Licence or prepared to undertake HC licence

What we can offer you

• A dynamic & inclusive work culture - be part of a great team that is supportive, friendly & fun
• A safe working environment. PPE/Uniform provided
• Subsidised medical insurance. A Scania provided fully equipped toolbox
• Opportunity to earn monthly bonus
• Be part of the bigger picture - a company with a focus on digitalisation, autonomous vehicles, electrification & sustainability
• A company that is growing, with potential for career development opportunities
• Continuous learning & training
• Opportunity to participate in the global Scania Top Team technician competition

As an equal opportunity employer, supporting workplace diversity, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, genders and cultural heritages