Machine Shop Foreman

At Brightwater Engineering we truly believe that our people are our greatest asset. We want hard workers but also believe you should have the time to play hard, too. We are a family-oriented business and encourage spending time with your family, getting outdoors, sports or any of your other interests, however, if overtime is an incentive, we’ve got that covered, too. We are looking for a skilled and experienced Fitter/ Turner/ Machinist to become our new Machine Shop Foreman. We are willing to pay attractive rates for the right person. 

If you believe you can tick the below boxes, please apply today.

• Hard Working
• Commitment to safety
• A good fit within our great team
• Skilled Fitter /Turner / Machinist
• Quality driven
• Solution focused
• Proven hands-on experience running successful workshop jobs
• Relevant Trade Qualification
• Experienced leading a team of Tradespeople
• Effective mentor to today’s apprentices to grow the very best future tradesmen

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Leading machine shop staff
• Managing customers and expectations
• Managing resources, including labour, materials, and equipment
• Managing procurement of materials and consumables for projects.
• Overseeing health, safety, and quality assurance during operations.

About Us:

Brightwater Engineering is one of the largest Engineering Businesses in the top of the south, with branches and employment opportunities in Nelson, Greymouth and Auckland our facilities include on-site blasting and painting, a machine shop and an in-house CAD design team. The work we do is varied and interesting with many established clients throughout New Zealand and a high degree of repeat business. Brightwater Engineering has a strong focus on the Health and Safety of its people.

About the Nelson, Tasman region:

Here in the top of the South Island, you’ll discover a place to experience life beyond the ordinary. A place where all the best bits of New Zealand are distilled into a single destination, with a palpable energy, vibrant culture and arts scene, and an array of stunning natural landscapes to explore. A place where it’s easy to connect, but where disconnecting is valued too, with beaches, rivers, lakes and mountains located just a stone’s throw away. A place where affordable living meets city working, where connection breeds creativity and innovation and where there is time for life balance to become a reality.

How to apply:

Submit your CV and cover letter via the Seek Job Application process.

Applicants will only be considered and acknowledged where they have a New Zealand or Australian passport.