Workshop Foreman - Whangarei

Keith Andrews; Whangarei; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Overtime at rate 1.5x

Brand training

Career development

Safe team environment

Job summary

Keith Andrews Trucks is New Zealand’s leading FUSO dealership and a proud representative of Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner. We’re seeking a Workshop Foreman to lead our workshop team, ensure safety, quality, and efficiency, and support profitability across our service operations.

You’ll supervise technicians and apprentices, mentor the team to lift skills, perform quality checks, and keep jobs on track with clear communication.

Qualifications

• Heavy Diesel Mechanical Qualification is required.
• A clean NZ driver’s license (minimum Class 2).
• 5+ years’ experience as an automotive technician with leadership experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Hands-on, practical approach with strong problem-solving ability.
• Highly organised, with the ability to motivate and lead a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of technicians and apprentices, monitoring workloads and progress.
• Train, mentor, and develop the team to continuously improve skills.
• Carry out quality control checks during and after repairs to exceed customer expectations.
• Support the Service Manager with workshop profitability and cost approvals.
• Maintain workshop equipment and materials and ensure clear communication across the team.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Diagnose & repair

Communication

Education

Heavy Diesel Mechanical Qualification

Tools

Service manuals

Specialist tools

Job description

Lead from the front – take charge of a skilled workshop team.

Keith Andrews Trucks is New Zealand’s leading FUSO dealership and a proud representative of Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner. With more than 30 years in the industry, we’ve grown from humble beginnings in Whangarei to a nationwide network – built on expertise, quality, and people.

Due to an internal promotion, we are looking for a Workshop Foreman to ensure our workshop runs smoothly, efficiently, and to the highest standards of safety and quality.

What You’ll Be Doing

Supervising & Leading

• Lead and support a team of technicians and apprentices, monitoring workloads and progress.
• Train, mentor, and challenge the team to continuously improve their skills.
• Carry out quality control checks during and after repairs, ensuring work exceeds customer expectations.
• Support the Service Manager with workshop profitability, rework investigations, and approvals for additional costs.
• Keep equipment maintained, workshop materials stocked and ensure open communication across the team.

Technical Knowledge

• Stay up to date with vehicle servicing and repair standards.
• Carry out diagnostics, servicing, adjustments, and repairs using service manuals and specialist tools.
• Attend training and courses as required to keep your technical skills sharp.

Health, Safety & Environment

• Promote a safe, clean, and compliant work environment.
• Lead toolbox meetings when required and proactively identify hazards.
• Maintain workshop practices that minimise environmental impact.

Customer Service

• Communicate clearly and professionally with staff, customers, and the service team.
• Focus on delivering quality workmanship, on time, every time.
• Be proactive in resolving issues and keeping jobs on track.

What you’ll bring

• Heavy Diesel Mechanical Qualification.
• A clean NZ driver’s licence (minimum Class 2).
• 5+ years’ experience as an automotive technician, with proven leadership ability.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A hands‑on, practical approach with strong problem‑solving ability.
• Highly organised, with the ability to motivate and lead a team.

What’s in it for you

• Competitive pay rates + overtime at time‑and‑a‑half.
• Ongoing brand training with FUSO, Mercedes-Benz, and Freightliner.
• Career development opportunities across our national network.
• A supportive and safety‑focused team environment.

At Keith Andrews, we’re more than trucks — we’re about people, pride, and performance. If you’re ready to step up and lead our workshop team, we’d love to hear from you.