Maintenance and repair

Workshop Foreman - Hamilton

Scania · 5001+ employees

Hamilton, WaikatoToday
OnsiteFull timeMid level

What the role involves

  • Supervising workshop team
  • Ensuring quality work
  • Managing safety practices

What they ask for

Relevant technical qualifications, proven vehicle repair/maintenance experience, dealership experience, supervisory/management experience, OHS&E awareness, and Heavy Combination Driver's Licence or willingness to obtain.

  • Professional licence or registration
  • Driver licence
  • Manages people

About the job

Workshop Foreman - Hamilton

Role Summary Lead our Hamilton workshop team to achieve maximum efficiency, with the emphasis on safety and delivering to quality requirements, right first time, on time!Job Responsibilities Life at Scania From small beginnings in Sweden over 120 years ago, we’re excited to say that Scania today, is one of the world’s most recognised and respected commercial vehicle brands Our focus is on sustainable transport solutions, and here at Scania New Zealand, we work together as a team to come up with solutions, tailor-made for our challenging New Zealand roads We offer a dynamic and fun work environment, with a friendly, family culture. Our people are innovative, determined, and share team spirit. we are strong on coaching and personal development, which allows people to grow within the company Now’s a great time to come on board Scania NZ, as we pioneer an exciting new era in transportation, Made for New Zealand What you will do This role is responsible for the effective supervision of the Workshop Team alongside the branch manager, ensuring the workshop operation is managed utilising Scania’s Common Business Processes to deliver maximum efficiency whilst maintaining a focus on quality – right first time, on time. Duties include:

  • Ensure there is an efficient flow of authorised work through the workshop, quality in all workmanship; and relevant documentation is completed accurately
  • Foster and promote a safe and healthy work environment maintaining safe work practices at all time and to work within and comply with Company safety policies and procedures
  • Assist the branch manager to monitor the performance and effectiveness of risk management programs, undertake and supervise the identification of hazards, evaluation of risks, design and implementation of hazard control and maintain the appropriate documentation of procedures and interventions
  • Motivate the Workshop Team to ensure effective customer outcomes and optimum efficiency levels
  • Support Team Leaders in providing clear and practical guidance to Technicians, whilst ensuring the Team Leaders have a balance between productive and non-productive work

Who you are To be successful as a Workshop Foreman, you will be:

  • Relevant technical qualifications and proven experience in the repair and maintenance of vehicles
  • Previous experience in a dealership position
  • Previous Supervisory / Management experience
  • Experience leading a team of technicians and apprentices
  • Experience and awareness of OHS&E requirements and standards
  • Heavy Combination Drivers Licence or prepared to undertake HC licence

What we can offer you

  • A dynamic & inclusive work culture - be part of a great team that is supportive, friendly & fun
  • A safe working environment. PPE/Uniform provided
  • Subsidised medical insurance. A Scania provided fully equipped toolbox
  • Opportunity to earn monthly bonus
  • Be part of the bigger picture - a company with a focus on digitalisation, autonomous vehicles, electrification & sustainability
  • A company that is growing, with potential for career development opportunities
  • Continuous learning & training
  • Opportunity to participate in the global Scania Top Team technician competition

To apply “Apply now” and submit your CV. If you want to join a dynamic company with strong values, if you want to be more than a number and have a real voice, join us and start an exciting career in an international company As part of our usual recruitment process applicants will be required to undergo pre-employment testing, police checks & medical examination As an equal opportunity employer, supporting workplace diversity, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, genders and cultural heritages

Requisition ID: 34183

Number of Openings: 1.0

Part-time / Full-time: Full-time

Permanent / Temporary: Permanent

Country / Region: NZ

Location(s):

HAMILTON, NZ, 3493

Required Travel: 0-25%

Workplace: On-site