Workshop Supervisor - Structural Steel

Trade Assist; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Trade Assist in Auckland is seeking an experienced Workshop Supervisor to join its leadership team on a day shift. This hands-on role oversees a workshop of 15-20 staff, guiding production, safety, and quality across the operation.

You will lead from the front, coordinate daily workflow with other supervisors, provide technical guidance to fabrication and welding teams, and contribute to the team’s long-term leadership and succession planning within a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years' experience in steel fabrication and welding.
• Strong knowledge of structural steel fabrication.
• Previous supervisory, team leadership or senior workshop experience.
• Good understanding of workshop production environments.
• Strong communication and people leadership skills.
• Practical and solutions-focused approach.
• Ability to adapt and support the wider operation.
• Genuine interest in a long-term leadership opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of approximately 15-20 workshop staff.
• Coordinate daily workflow and production requirements.
• Ensure safety, quality and productivity standards are maintained.
• Provide technical guidance and support to fabrication and welding teams.
• Work alongside other supervisors to resolve production challenges.
• Support different areas and teams across the wider operation when required.
• Coach and develop team members while maintaining a positive workshop culture.
• Lead by example with a practical, hands-on approach.

Skills

Steel fabrication & welding

Leadership & supervision

Communication & people skills

Structural steel fabrication

Safety & quality focus

Problem solving

Adaptability

Long-term leadership

Job description

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Auckland | Day Shift | Permanent Opportunity

We are working with a well-established Auckland-based steel fabrication and manufacturing business that is looking to add an experienced Workshop Supervisor to its leadership team.

This is a long-term opportunity for someone with a strong background in steel fabrication and welding who enjoys leading from the front. The business has an experienced supervisory team in place and is now looking to bring in its next generation of leadership as part of its longer-term succession planning.

The Role Working on the day shift, you will oversee a workshop team of approximately 15-20 staff, helping coordinate daily production while maintaining high standards across safety, quality and productivity.

This is a hands-on leadership position. You will work closely with other supervisors and teams across the operation and will be expected to step in and support different areas of the business when required.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of approximately 15-20 workshop staff
• Coordinate daily workflow and production requirements
• Ensure safety, quality and productivity standards are maintained
• Provide technical guidance and support to fabrication and welding teams
• Work alongside other supervisors to resolve production challenges
• Support different areas and teams across the wider operation when required
• Coach and develop team members while maintaining a positive workshop culture
• Lead by example with a practical, hands-on approach

What We're Looking For

• 5-10+ years' experience within steel fabrication and welding
• Strong knowledge of structural steel fabrication
• Previous supervisory, team leadership or senior workshop experience
• Good understanding of workshop production environments
• Strong communication and people leadership skills
• A practical and solutions-focused approach
• The ability to adapt and support the wider operation rather than working within rigid role boundaries
• A genuine interest in a long-term leadership opportunity

The Culture

This is a collaborative workshop environment where supervisors work together and support the wider business.

The successful person will need to be comfortable getting involved wherever required. The culture suits someone who is adaptable, approachable and willing to roll up their sleeves rather than taking a "that's not my job" approach.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Permanent, long-term position
• Established and experienced workshop team
• Day shift opportunity
• Lead a team of approximately 15-20 people
• Opportunity to join an experienced leadership group
• Genuine succession planning and longer-term career potential
• Work with a well-established business in the New Zealand steel industry

If you have a strong background in steel fabrication and welding and are looking to take the next step in your leadership career, we'd be keen to hear from you.