Workshop Foreman / Leading Hand
Key Skills Recruitment
Listing Description
Description
Workshop-based (occasional site work) | Full-time, Permanent
LOCATION: Upper Hutt, Wellington
We are recruiting on behalf of our engineering client looking for a skilled Workshop Foreman / Leading Hand.
This is a genuine permanent role, not a short-term contract. If you have welding and fabrication experience, enjoy leading a team, and want long-term stability, this could be the perfect opportunity.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead day to day workshop operations
- Hands-on welding & fabrication
- Supervise and motivate workshop staff
- Maintain quality, efficiency & safety
- Occasional site visits for inspections/support
- Keep workshop organised and workflow smooth
Skills & Experience
- Proven welding & fabrication background
- Previous Foreman, Leading Hand, or senior workshop experience
- Welding Inspection qualification highly desirable
- Strong leadership & people management skills
- Practical, solutions-focused, reliable, and safety conscious
What’s on Offer
- Permanent, full-time role
- Competitive Pay Rate
- Stable role in a respected engineering business
- Opportunity to take ownership of the workshop
- Hands-on leadership with real responsibility
Apply now and attach your CV, or contact Liam on 021 368 813 for a confidential conversation.
Keywords for Trademe search: Workshop Foreman, Engineering Foreman, Welding Foreman, Fabrication Supervisor, Leading Hand Welder, Workshop Manager, Permanent Engineering Job.
Application details
Apply online for this role or contact Liam Va'ai for more information.
Key Skills Recruitment
Key Skills Recruitment
Founded in 2007 by Ailsa Atkins and Beccy Lane, Key Skills Recruitment is now one of the largest Trade & Industrial recruitment agencies in the Wellington region. We strive to be a company that adds value to Wellington businesses and communities.
Our unique approach, involving extensive customer consultation, has helped us recruit for hundreds employers across the Wellington region.
Although we are primarily a temporary recruitment firm, many of the placements we make become permanent. It’s not just about finding jobs — Key Skills is proud to run an active apprenticeship program and maintain strong involvement with local community groups, helping those without work experience gain a start.
Our 3 promises:
- To understand and meet your needs
- To never compromise quality for a sale
- To treat both clients and candidates as valued customers
