Workshop Scheduler

Fitzroy Engineering Group; New Plymouth; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fitzroy Engineering Group in New Plymouth, NZ is seeking a highly organised Workshop Scheduler to coordinate fabrication workshop and paint shop activities, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery. You will report to the Taranaki Facilities & Mechanical Location Manager and work hands-on to maximise productivity.

The role requires planning skills, strong stakeholder engagement, and a good understanding of fabrication processes, with opportunities to influence continuous improvement and Lean

Qualifications

• Proven experience in production scheduling within workshop or manufacturing environments.
• Strong understanding of fabrication, welding, machining and industrial painting processes.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience using scheduling systems/software.
• Excellent organisational, prioritisation and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication skills with ability to influence and coordinate across multiple teams.

Responsibilities

• Production Scheduling - Coordinate workshop and paint shop schedules, optimise resources, monitor progress, update stakeholders on delivery.
• Materials & Resource Coordination - Collaborate with Procurement and Stores to ensure material availability and manage supply risks.
• Project & Stakeholder Communication - Coordinate with project teams, provide updates, maintain scheduling records, support planning meetings.
• Continuous Improvement - Identify opportunities to improve workshop efficiency and support Lean initiatives.
• Health, Safety & Environment - Promote safety culture and assist with incident reporting and investigations.

Skills

Production scheduling

Fabrication understanding

Communication skills

Lean Manufacturing

Project coordination

Problem-solving

Education

Trade qualification in Engineering or Fabrication

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Scheduling software

Job description

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Workshop Scheduler

New Plymouth, New Zealand

Reference: 6933938

DIALOG Fitzroy is a "design, construct and maintain" company with offices throughout New Zealand and Australia. In over sixty-five years, DIALOG Fitzroy has established a reputation as a leading provider of professional construction-led engineering, mechanical trade and fabrication, as well as industrial coatings and scaffolding to a diverse range of customers.

We are looking for a highly organised Workshop Scheduler to join our team based in New Plymouth. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in coordinating workshop and paint shop activities, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on time, and within budget.

About the Role

Reporting to the Taranaki Facilities & Mechanical Location Manager, you will be responsible for planning and coordinating fabrication workshop and paint shop activities to maximise productivity and resource utilisation.

This is a hands-on scheduling role that requires excellent planning skills, strong stakeholder engagement, and a good understanding of fabrication processes.

Key Responsibilities

As a Workshop Scheduler, you will be responsible for:

• Production Scheduling - Coordinate workshop and paint shop schedules, optimise resources, monitor progress, and keep stakeholders updated on project delivery.
• Materials & Resource Coordination - Collaborate with Procurement and Stores teams to ensure material availability, proactively manage supply risks, and support resource planning for upcoming projects.
• Project & Stakeholder Communication - Coordinate with project teams to manage schedules, provide progress updates, maintain accurate scheduling records, and support planning and production meetings.
• Continuous Improvement - Identify opportunities to improve workshop efficiency, support process improvement initiatives, and contribute to the implementation of Lean Manufacturing practices.
• Health, Safety & Environment - Promote a strong safety culture by supporting HSE initiatives, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures, and assisting with incident reporting and investigations.

What We're Looking For

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Proven experience in production scheduling within workshop or manufacturing environments
• Strong understanding of fabrication, welding, machining, and industrial painting processes
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience using scheduling systems/software
• Excellent organisational, prioritisation, and problem-solving abilities
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and coordinate across multiple teams
• Ability to manage changing priorities while maintaining delivery commitments
• Trade qualification in Engineering, Fabrication, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles
• Experience working within heavy industrial, engineering, mechanical, or fabrication environments

Why Join DIALOG Fitzroy?

• Diverse projects & industries - Work across a broad range of industries and multidisciplinary projects, providing variety and opportunities to broaden your experience.
• Career growth - Benefit from ongoing professional development, leadership pathways, mentoring, and industry-recognised training.
• People-first culture - Join a collaborative, people-focused organisation that values safety, teamwork, and professional growth.
• Competitive benefits & salary - Receive a competitive salary package commensurate with your skills, qualifications, and experience.

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.