Foreman

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About the Company: 

Brandt is a world-leading equipment dealer, powered by iconic brands and unrivalled support. With dealerships across Canada, New Zealand and Australia, Brandt is a global team with one shared purpose. Its mission is focused on enabling customer success by providing practical and reliable equipment solutions and support. Customers count on Brandt to keep them moving forward, with remarkable customer service and industry-leading brands; John Deere, Giltrap, Kramer, Duncan, and Stihl. 

At Brandt, we believe that outstanding people, combined with our committed and passionate culture, is key to our customer's success. Join our growing team and build your career with Brandt. 

About the Opportunity: 

Our Gisborne branch is looking for an exceptional individual to join our service department as a Workshop Foreman. In this role you will monitor productivity in the workshop by scheduling jobs for the technicians, ensure they have everything they need to work effectively, quoting workshop repairs and you will ensure the best use of workshop space and resourcing to meet customer needs. You will do this in collaboration with the Service Manager to ensure field and workshop operate cohesively. Additionally, you will mentor apprentices to ensure they have the opportunities and support to develop their skills.

You will be responsible for: 

• Assists with the assignment of jobs and work areas to Service Department employees according to their skills and knowledge.  
• Assists in the appraisal of repair orders coming into the Service Department and may participate in repairs.  May review repair orders for accuracy and completeness.  
• Directs and assists in the diagnosis of machine problems of technicians and apprentices.     
• Inspects and repairs all special tools.  Recommends new tooling as required.  
• Advises Service Manager or Service Location Manager of all customer complaints.  
• Coordinates and schedules all in-house technician training.  
• Assists the Service Manager or Service Location Manager with coordinating and conducting quarterly safety meetings.   
• May fill the Service Manager or Service Location Manager role in their absence.  
• May arrange for and participate in re-conditioning of used equipment and set-up of new equipment.   
• May approve the release of equipment for delivery to the customer.   

• May assist in providing performance feedback for service technicians and staff to the Service Manager or Service Location Manager  
• Other duties as assigned. 

To be considered for this position you will need the following: 

• 3+ years’ experience as a Service Technician  
• Ability to lead others.  
• Familiar with John Deere and competitive products  
• Ability to write and speak effectively to individuals and groups.  
• Ability to use standard desktop load applications such as Microsoft Office and internet functions.   
• High School Diploma or equivalent experience  
• Forklift license preferred.  

What's in it for you? 

• Competitive salary.
• Great working environment.
• Advancement Opportunities within the Organization as we grow. 
• Ongoing Training & Development. 

What's Next? 

If this sounds like you, please apply online today, applications will be processed as they are received so do not delay!