Mechanical Foreman - M&E

Mō te tūranga | About the role

We’re looking for an experienced Mechanical Foreman to join our Mechanical Engineering Team based in our upcoming workshop in Tauranga.

Our work spans the water, wastewater, industrial services, and process infrastructure sectors, with strong integration across mechanical, electrical, civil, structural, and controls disciplines.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll lead from the front, keep day-to-day site activities running smoothly, and drive a team of Fitters and Welders to deliver safe, high-quality work through to successful project completion.

You’ll bring strong mechanical workshop experience, a practical mindset, and the kind of leadership that gets people working well together. At Fulton Hogan, titles matter less than ideas and impact. You’ll be backed to lead from the front, build a strong team culture, and keep standards high when it counts.

In addition to the above you will:

• Lead, coordinate and support a team of mechanical fitters and welders across daily operations.
• Plan and prioritise work to ensure jobs are delivered safely on time and to a high standard.
• Provide hands-on technical guidance, coaching and problem-solving on the tools when needed.
• Promote a strong safety culture and make sure work is carried out in line with site requirements and procedures.
• Work closely with supervisors, mechanical engineers and project managers to keep communication clear and work flowing.
• Monitor quality, productivity and workmanship across mechanical maintenance and fabrication activities.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying smarter, safer and more efficient ways of working.

We’re looking for someone with

• Have 5+ years as a Mechanical Foreman or Supervisor in an industrial or engineering company.
• A solid background as a mechanical fitter or welding, with strong hands-on experience in mechanical maintenance, installation or heavy industrial work.
• Strong technical knowledge and the ability to support mechanical fitters and welders with practical, on-the-ground leadership.
• Proven experience leading, guiding or coordinating a team of tradespeople in a site or workshop environment.
• A strong commitment to safety and understand of the H&S Worksafe Act.
• Good planning, organisation and problem-solving skills.
• A confident communication style and the ability to build trust across teams.
• The ability to carry out the inherent requirements of the role and work comfortably in industrial and site-based environments.

Good Work equals Good Benefits

• Company Vehicle
• KiwiSaver employer contributions
• Fuel discount card
• Parental leave top-up payment with additional return to work support
• Family scholarships
• Ongoing training and development, career growth and progression opportunities
• Great discounts at a wide range of retailers
• Medical insurance “an eligibility period applies”
• Life insurance

At Fulton Hogan, we genuinely care about the wellbeing of our people and giving them the tools and opportunities they need to succeed and grow with us.

Ko wai mātou | About us

At Fulton Hogan, Good Work isn’t just what we deliver, it’s how we show up. We’re flat, friendly and forward moving. We work side by side, back good ideas, and keep things low ego.

We take the work seriously, not ourselves. Our Mechanical team is made up of practical people who know their stuff, look out for each other, and take pride in doing the job properly. It’s serious work, but not a stiff corporate environment. You’ll be part of a team that sets the bar high, backs each other to grow, and gets stuck in together.

How to apply

If you’re ready to lead a great crew, bring strong mechanical expertise, and build something solid with a team that values Good Work, apply now.