Site/Project Supervisor

Supervisor – Projects and small jobs MPF Engineering | Full Time | Tauranga

Be involved in engineering projects that keep New Zealand’s industrial sector moving.

MPF Engineering delivers practical, high-quality solutions across mechanical, industrial, and process environments. From concept design through to fabrication, installation, and commissioning, we take projects from idea to reality for clients across New Zealand.

We’re growing and are looking for an experienced, hands-on Project Manager who enjoys being close to the work and thrives in a fast-paced, technical environment.

We are seeking an experienced Welding & Fabrication Supervisor to join our growing team. This is a hands-on leadership position suited to someone who enjoys leading from the front and working alongside their crew to deliver quality outcomes safely, on time and within budget.

About the Role

Reporting directly to the Projects Team, you will be responsible for supervising workshop and site personnel, coordinating daily activities, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring projects are delivered successfully.

This is a combined role involving:

• Site and workshop supervision
• Crew leadership and mentoring
• Client and contractor liaison
• Project planning and coordination
• Quality assurance and compliance
• Hands-on welding and fabrication work

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise workshop and site personnel
• Plan daily work activities and allocate labour and equipment
• Coordinate logistics, materials and consumables
• Maintain strong client and contractor relationships
• Ensure projects are delivered safely on time and within budget
• Conduct toolbox meetings and support health & safety compliance
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and welding symbols
• Perform TIG and MIG welding, fabrication, fitting and assembly work
• Carry out quality inspections and ensure work meets specifications
• Support stock control, purchasing and job planning
• Assist with job costings, timesheets and operational reporting
• Mentor apprentices and junior staff

What We're Looking For

• Trade-qualified Welder/Fabricator
• Minimum 5 years' welding and fabrication experience
• Proven experience leading teams, supervising projects or acting as a leading hand
• Strong TIG and MIG welding capability
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and weld symbols
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Sound knowledge of Health & Safety requirements
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities
• Full New Zealand driver's licence
• The Ideal Candidate

You will be someone who:

• Leads by example
• Is comfortable working both on the tools and in a supervisory capacity
• Takes pride in producing high-quality workmanship
• Can motivate and organise a team
• Has a strong work ethic and positive attitude
• Is physically fit and willing to work in workshop and site environments

What's on Offer

• Competitive hourly rate depending on experience
• Permanent full-time position
• Diverse industrial fabrication and piping projects
• Opportunity to influence and improve operational systems
• Supportive management team
• Long-term career opportunity with a growing company

If you're an experienced Welding & Fabrication Supervisor looking for a genuine hands-on leadership role, we'd love to hear from you.

Important: This is not a management-only position. The successful applicant will be expected to actively work on the tools while supervising workshop and site teams.

Apply now with your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your experience.