We're hiring: Workshop Foreman
A hands-on senior role for an experienced technician who leads from the floor. Full time, permanent, Frankton, Hamilton.
4.7 from 50 Google reviews 20+ years 10,000+ vehicles serviced
Turbo & Diesel is one of the Waikato’s leading independent automotive workshops, specialising in diesel, petrol, hybrid, 4WD, and light and medium commercial vehicles. We’re growing fast and looking for an experienced Workshop Foreman who leads by example and isn’t afraid to get their hands dirty.
This is not an office-based management role. You’ll spend most of your day on the tools, supporting our Workshop Manager, cracking the diagnostics no one else can, holding the quality standard and keeping the workshop moving. If you’re the person everyone turns to when a tough job comes through the door, we’d like to hear from you.
What you’ll be doing
- Servicing, maintenance and mechanical repairs across petrol, diesel, hybrid and commercial vehicles
- Advanced diagnostics and fault finding on the jobs the team can’t crack
- Engine, transmission, steering, suspension and brake repairs
- Timing belt and chain replacements
- Auto electrical and electronic fault diagnosis
- Cooling system, air conditioning and fuel system repairs
- Pre-Warrant of Fitness inspections and repair work
- Test driving to confirm faults and verify repairs
- Allocating jobs to suit each technician’s strengths and keeping workflow moving
- Final quality checks before vehicles go back to customers
- Mentoring technicians and apprentices through hands-on training
- Keeping the workshop safe, tidy and compliant with NZ Health & Safety requirements
What we’re looking for
- Recognised automotive trade qualification: NZ Certificate in Automotive Engineering or equivalent
- Minimum 7 years’ experience as a qualified Automotive Technician
- Minimum 2 years leading or mentoring workshop staff
- Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills across petrol and diesel
- Confident with modern scan tools and diagnostic equipment
- Full New Zealand Driver Licence
- A current WOF Authority is an advantage, but not essential
The person
You take pride in your workmanship, lead from the floor rather than the office, enjoy bringing apprentices up, and keep your head when the workshop is under pressure. You’re organised, reliable and professional, and want to help build one of Hamilton’s best independent workshops.
What we offer
- Excellent remuneration based on experience
- Modern workshop with quality equipment and diagnostic tools
- Supportive management and a great team culture
- Ongoing training and career development
- Long-term opportunity with a growing business
- Genuine influence over how the workshop operates
Apply with your CV and a brief cover letter telling us why you’re the right fit, or email info@turbodiesel.co.nz. Only applicants with the legal right to work in New Zealand will be considered.