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Supervisor/Foreman

Personnel Placements

Listed 14 days ago

Listing Description

Location
Timaru, Canterbury
Job type
Full time
Duration
Permanent
Approximate pay
$100K - $120K annually

Description

This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone with strong management skills from any trade, construction, industrial, or manufacturing background. You’ll coordinate teams, plan daily and weekly work, support staff, and work closely with management to keep jobs on track.

What you’ll be doing

  • Leading and coordinating crews’ day to day
  • Planning work, setting priorities, and allocating resources
  • Ensuring jobs are ready to start and run efficiently
  • Supporting staff and addressing issues early
  • Maintaining strong health and safety standards
  • Communicating progress and risks clearly to management

What we’re looking for

  • Proven leadership or supervisory experience
  • Background in trades, construction, industrial, or manufacturing environments
  • Strong people management and communication skills
  • Organised, practical, and calm under pressure

Formal trade qualifications are not essential — strong leadership, coordination, and decision-making skills are what matter most.

What’s on offer

  • Competitive pay based on experience
  • Company vehicle provided for full personal use
  • Health insurance
  • Supportive, down-to-earth work culture
  • Varied and interesting work across multiple industries

Applications close Friday 13th February 2026 Interviews will take place as suitable applicants are received. Apply directly to lisa@personnelplacements.co.nz or call 027 366 0621

Please note - we do not offer sponsorship

Application details

Apply online for this role or contact Lisa Forbes for more information.

Reference #: TIM LF

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