Workshop Foreman

Role overview

Tranzit Group is seeking an experienced Workshop Foreman to lead its Palmerston North workshop and help ensure the fleet remains safe, compliant, and ready for service. This opportunity is ideal for a senior diesel mechanic who is prepared to move into a leadership position while still staying closely involved in practical workshop work.

The role sits within a long-established transport business with a nationwide workshop network that supports the movement of buses and coaches across New Zealand, including modern electric vehicle technology.

Reference: 6906608

Key responsibilities

• Guide and support a small workshop team to consistently deliver quality outcomes.
• Make sure the fleet is maintained in a roadworthy and compliant condition for daily operations.
• Keep the workshop clean, orderly, and safe at all times.
• Handle workshop administration, including payroll-related tasks and fleet system updates.
• Coach team members and help build capability across the workshop.

About you

• You are a qualified diesel mechanic with at least 5 years of experience.
• You either bring leadership experience or have the drive and capability to step into a supervisory role.
• You have well-developed diagnostic and fault-finding ability.
• You communicate clearly and lead in a practical, hands-on way.
• You are dependable, well organised, and committed to high standards.
• You hold a full Class 2 driver licence.

What is on offer

• A permanent full-time position with competitive pay and a tool allowance.
• The opportunity to work with advanced EV technology alongside conventional diesel systems.
• Support to broaden your expertise through NZ Certificate 5 in Electric Vehicle Automotive Engineering.
• Ongoing learning opportunities, including MITO and leadership development.
• Access to a supportive team environment backed by a nationwide workshop network.

Additional information

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the closing date is 22 July 2026.

A pre-employment drug and alcohol test is required as part of the recruitment process.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.