Engineering Foreman
Engineering Foreman – Truck Body Building & Heavy Fabrication
Hamilton | Full-time
Lead a Skilled Team. Deliver Quality Work. Build Your Career.
Are you an experienced Engineering Foreman or Workshop Supervisor looking for your next challenge?
Do you enjoy leading a team while staying close to the workshop floor? Are you passionate about quality workmanship, developing people, and delivering projects that make a difference?
Due to continued growth, CAL>Isuzu Engineering is looking for an experienced Engineering Foreman to lead our busy truck body building and fabrication workshop in Hamilton.
Working alongside our Group Engineering Manager, you'll coordinate a team of skilled Fitter Welders and Fabricators delivering truck body building, refurbishments, repairs and custom fabrication for customers throughout New Zealand. With a strong pipeline of work, this is an opportunity to join a stable, growing business where no two days are ever the same.
Why You'll Love This Role
- Competitive remuneration package based on your skills and experience.
- Leadership role with genuine autonomy and responsibility.
- Diverse and interesting engineering projects.
- Long-term job security with a strong pipeline of work.
- Modern workshop with quality equipment.
- Southern Cross Health Insurance.
- Monthly BBQs and an active Social Club.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- Career progression opportunities within a growing NZ-owned business.
- Supportive leadership team that values your experience and ideas.
About the Role
As our Engineering Foreman, you'll be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the workshop floor, ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently and to the highest standard.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading, mentoring and motivating a team of Fitter Welders and Fabricators.
- Coordinating labour and allocating resources across truck body building, refurbishment, repair and fabrication projects.
- Monitoring workflow to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
- Maintaining high standards of workmanship and ensuring all work complies with NZTA requirements.
- Supporting apprentices and helping develop the capability of your team.
- Promoting a positive safety culture where everyone goes home home safe every day.
- Working closely with the Group Engineering Manager to continuously improve workshop performance and productivity.
About You
You'll be a practical leader who enjoys working alongside your team and leading by example.
To be successful in this role, you'll ideally have:
- A National Certificate in Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
- Previous experience leading or supervising a team within an engineering, heavy fabrication or truck body building workshop.
- Strong planning and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects.
- Experience reading and interpreting CAD drawings.
- Sound knowledge of the New Zealand Road Transport Industry.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
- A commitment to delivering exceptional customer service, quality workmanship and workplace safety.
- A full Class 1 driver's licence (Class 2/HT licence would be advantageous but is not essential).
About Us
CAL>Isuzu Engineering specialises in truck body building, refurbishments, repairs and custom fabrication, delivering high-quality engineering solutions for customers across New Zealand.
As one of New Zealand's leading commercial vehicle dealerships and engineering businesses, we've built our reputation on quality workmanship, innovation and exceptional customer service. We continue to invest in our people, our facilities and our future, making CAL>Isuzu a great place to build a long-term career.
Ready for Your Next Challenge?
If you're an experienced Engineering Foreman looking to join a growing, well-respected business with a strong pipeline of work, we'd love to hear from you.
At CAL>Isuzu Engineering, you'll have the opportunity to lead a skilled team, work on a diverse range of truck body building and fabrication projects, and be part of a company that values quality workmanship, innovation and its people.
Apply today and take the next step in your engineering leadership career with CAL>Isuzu Engineering.
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