Workshop Supervisor - (Projects)

Recruitnz; Taranaki; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day work week

Staff transport between New Plymouth &

Job summary

RecruitNZ in South Taranaki seeks an experienced Workshop Supervisor to lead a stainless-steel fabrication team of about 10. You'll be on the shop floor, making practical decisions to keep labour, materials and programme on track.

The role offers a 4-day week, Monday to Thursday, and opportunities for licences and development; relocation support may be available, and you will collaborate with manufacturing, engineering and supply-chain colleagues.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years' stainless-steel fabrication experience and/or a relevant trade qualification.
• Supervisory experience within fabrication, manufacturing, project-based &/ or a similar industrial environment.
• Proven TIG and MIG welding capability.
• Confidence reading and interpreting technical drawings and specifications.
• Experience leading and motivating tradespeople.
• Strong standards around quality and health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Leading approximately 10 workshop team members; setting daily priorities and allocating work.
• Leading, motivating and coaching the team.
• Keeping projects on track by managing workflow, labour and materials.
• Identifying issues early and implementing practical recovery actions.
• Solving technical and workflow problems.
• Reading and interpreting drawings and specifications.
• Maintaining fabrication, welding, quality and health and safety standards.
• Monitoring job progress and ensuring labour and materials are accurately captured.
• Supporting equipment maintenance and troubleshooting in real-life situations.
• Working on the tools as required.
• Supporting occasional project installation work at customer sites.

Skills

Stainless fabrication

Leadership

TIG welding

MIG welding

Read drawings

Project coordination

Education

Trade qualification

Tools

MS Office

CAD drawings

ERP software

Job description

Lead stainless-steel projects and a skilled workshop team in South Taranaki, with a 4 day working week and genuine project leadership.

03rd November, 2026

About the Company:
An established South Taranaki engineering and manufacturing business is looking for an experienced Workshop Supervisor to lead a dedicated team delivering stainless-steel fabrication projects.
This is not simply a repeat-production role. You will make practical decisions on the workshop floor, solve problems and keep labour, materials, quality and programme on track. You will work closely with manufacturing, engineering and supply-chain colleagues.
The role:
Leading approximately 10 workshop team members, you will be responsible for:

• Setting daily priorities and allocating work
• Leading, motivating and coaching the team
• Keeping projects on track by managing workflow, labour and materials
• Identifying issues early and implementing practical recovery actions
• Solving technical and workflow problems
• Reading and interpreting drawings and specifications
• Maintaining fabrication, welding, quality and health and safety standards
• Monitoring job progress and ensuring labour and materials are accurately captured
• Supporting equipment maintenance and troubleshooting in real-life situations
• Working on the tools as required
• Supporting occasional project installation work at customer sites

About you:
You will bring stainless-steel fabrication credibility together with proven leadership ability. Ideally, you will have:

• At least 3 years' stainless-steel fabrication experience and/or a relevant trade qualification
• Supervisory experience within fabrication, manufacturing, project-based &/ or a similar industrial environment
• Proven TIG and MIG welding capability
• Confidence reading and interpreting technical drawings and specifications
• Experience leading and motivating tradespeople
• Strong standards around quality and health and safety
• The confidence to take ownership and make practical decisions
• An understanding of project deadlines, labour utilisation and material costs
• Practical computer skills, including email, spreadsheets and reading digital drawings
• Experience with stainless-steel tanks, pressure vessels, industrial pipework, process equipment or other project fabrication would be particularly valuable.
• Forklift, EWP, working-at-heights, confined-space, overhead-crane and slinging-load certifications would be advantageous, but training can be provided where required.

What's on offer:

• Competitive Salary & 3 day weekend!
• Work only 4 days per week, Monday to Thursday from 6:00am to 4:30pm
• Staff transport between New Plymouth and the site workshop
• Training for relevant licences and certifications
• Varied, high-specification industrial project work
• Potential relocation assistance for the right candidate

This opportunity will suit a hands‑on fabrication leader who enjoys being visible on the workshop floor, can earn the respect of experienced tradespeople and is comfortable making decisions to keep projects moving.

Application requirements
Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory reference checking and relevant pre-employment checks, including drug and alcohol testing and a role-relevant medical/functional assessment.