Workshop Foreman - Palmerston North

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.

• 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.