Workshop Foreman - Hamilton

Scania New Zealand; Waikato; On-site; NZD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly bonus

Subsidised medical insurance

PPE/Uniform provided

Fully equipped toolbox

Job summary

Scania New Zealand is seeking a capable Workshop Supervisor in Hamilton to lead the workshop team, ensuring safety, quality, and timely delivery. You will work closely with the branch manager to optimise workshop processes and drive adherence to Scania's standards, while supporting technicians and apprentices.

The role requires relevant technical qualifications, dealership experience, and supervisory skills to foster a productive, safe, and customer-focused environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Workshop Team alongside the branch manager to ensure efficient workshop flow and quality workmanship.
• Maintain safety policies and promote a safe working environment at all times.
• Monitor risk management, identify hazards, evaluate risks and implement controls.
• Motivate team to achieve excellent customer outcomes and high efficiency.
• Provide guidance to Technicians through Team Leaders, balancing productive and non-productive work.

Skills

Team leadership

Supervisory experience

Vehicle repair knowledge

OHS&E awareness

HC licence readiness

Education

Technical qualifications in vehicle repair

Job description

Role Summary

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

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 part of our usual recruitment process applicants will be required to undergo pre-employment testing, police checks & medical examination

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