Workshop Foreman - Seaview

See below the vacancy and the responsibilities as well as the key skills required for the role.

Workshop Foreman - Seaview

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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.

This is a key role in ensuring our workshop runs smoothly, efficiently, and to the highest standards of safety and quality.

What you'll be doing

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

A clean NZ driver's licence (minimum Class 4).

5+ years' NZ 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 with a company vehicle

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.

Apply now to become our next Workshop Foreman.

Learn about what we do to support and encourage our team.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, drop us an email.

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