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We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established Auckland engineering and sheet metal fabrication business looking for an Engineering Workshop Supervisor to join their close-knit team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced fabricator or engineer who's ready to step into a leadership role. You'll work closely with the Managing Director to keep projects running smoothly while leading a small team to deliver quality workmanship safely and on time.
If you enjoy mentoring others, take pride in your work, and want to grow your career without leaving the tools behind, we'd love to hear from you.
About the Role
As the Engineering Workshop Supervisor, you'll oversee the day-to-day running of the workshop, ensuring work is completed efficiently and to a high standard.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading and supporting a small workshop team
- Planning daily workflow and allocating jobs
- Reading and interpreting engineering drawings
- Ensuring fabrication work meets quality and customer expectations
- Providing hands-on support and technical guidance where required
- Promoting safe work practices and maintaining Health & Safety standards
- Coordinating materials, equipment and workshop resources
- Monitoring project progress and communicating with the Managing Director
- Maintaining workshop organisation, tools and equipment
We're looking for someone who enjoys leading by example and takes pride in producing quality work.
You'll ideally have:
- 5-10 years' experience in engineering, fabrication or sheet metal
- A trade qualification in Engineering, Fabrication or Sheet Metal (preferred)
- The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
- Experience leading, mentoring or supervising others (formal or informal)
- A practical, organised and hands-on approach
- A strong commitment to Health & Safety
- A Full New Zealand Driver Licence
- Competitive salary
- Stable, full-time position with a well-established Auckland business
- Opportunity to step into leadership while remaining hands-on
- Varied and interesting fabrication projects
- Supportive Managing Director who values collaboration
- Small team where your ideas and contribution will make a real impact
- Long-term career growth and development opportunities
Apply now with your CV or contact Natalia on 027 583 3121 or natalia@tech5.co.nz for a confidential discussion.