Workshop Foreman - Invercargill

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.

We're about to open a new dealership in Southland and are searching for an experienced and hands-on Workshop Foreman to join our Invercargill team. 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.

• 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.

• Promote a safe, clean, and compliant work environment.
• Lead toolbox meetings when required and proactively identify hazards.
• Maintain workshop practices that minimise environmental impact.

• 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.

• Heavy Diesel Mechanical Qualification.
• A clean NZ driver's licence (minimum Class 4).
• 5+ years' 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.

• Competitive pay rates + overtime at time-and-a-half.
• 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.

To apply for this job go to: https://keithandrews.recruitmenthub.co.nz/Vacancies & enter ref code: 6811604.

Applications close 17 Oct 2025