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Truck Stops (NZ) Ltd
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Drive Your Career Forward – Join Truckstops Albany as Our next Service Foreman!
About the Role
As the Service Foreman, you'll take charge of daily workshop operations, overseeing high-quality servicing and repairs across industry-leading Hino, Mack, Volvo and UD trucks, as well as exposure to other customer makes and models.
Reporting directly to the Branch Manager, you'll be responsible for job allocation, team leadership, maintaining workflow efficiency and ensuring efficient, top-tier service delivery in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead and support a team of diesel technicians and apprentices
- Allocate jobs and manage daily workshop scheduling
- Ensure repair and maintenance work is completed to manufacturer standards
- Provide technical guidance and hands-on assistance as needed
- Uphold health, safety, and compliance standards at all times
- Communicate effectively with customers and internal teams
- What We’re Looking For
- Trade qualification in automotive diesel or heavy vehicles
- Proven experience in a leadership or senior technician or lead hand role
- Strong knowledge of heavy commercial trucks and diagnostics
- Excellent communication and people skills
- Ability to lead by example in a busy, team-driven environment
What We Offer
- Competitive remuneration, paid OT, bonus, benefits & vehicle
- Career development and ongoing training
- Supportive team culture
- Opportunities to work with leading truck brands
- Job stability with a trusted national company
- Ready to drive your career forward?
- Apply now and be part of a team that keeps New Zealand's heavy vehicles moving, or email recruitment@simedarby.co.nz for more information.
About us
Truckstops is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sime Motors. Established in 1984, Truckstops has provided unparalleled after-sales parts and service support to the road transport industry for over 40 years.
With 19 nationwide branches supporting Hino, Mack, Volvo & UD Truck & Bus, we have grown to become the largest supplier of truck & bus parts and workshop services in New Zealand.