Maintenance Foreperson (mechanical)

About us

Fullers360 has been in operation for just over 40 years employing 350+ with two main parts to our business, a fleet of high-speed passenger ferries and a fleet of modern buses. Through a reliable network and the passion of our people, Fullers360 ferries nearly 6 million customers every year, getting commuters to work and visitors to play.

Waiheke Bus Company ushered in the electric era for Waiheke Island, making it the first Auckland suburb with an electric bus fleet. Our ferries are soon to follow with our first hybrid electric fast ferry currently being built. A commitment to sustainability and the environment is in our DNA, we’re involved in the community and have a down-to-earth company culture.

About the role

As the Maintenance Foreperson you will oversee the maintenance operations of our marine fleet and shore-based assets, ensuring that the engineering maintenance services are done to a standard where the business is compliant with relevant legislation so we can deliver safe and reliable ferry services.  This role requires strong leadership qualities, technical expertise in marine engineering, and a proactive approach to maintenance planning and execution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead & coordinate allocated daily work for your team
• Ensure procedures are followed with minimal disruption to service and ensuring the fleet is safe for operation
• Improve reliability by completing preventative maintenance tasks on time
• Ensure open reactive tasks against the fleet are within manageable and reliable levels
• To supervise the jobs being performed ensuring that quality standards are always maintained and performed safely and efficiently
• To perform maintenance and engineering duties as and when required, including the engineer’s on call roster
• Complete performance reviews for your team
• Day to day management of team that report to you
• Be responsible for ensuring the immediate work environment is hazard free

About you:

• Relevant Marine engineering/trade certificate  or diesel mechanic qualifications
• Experience is a similar mechanical maintenance role
• Knowledge and experience in the marine industry
• Ability to solve technical and practical problems
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems
• Excellent leadership, communication and organisation skills
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and adapt to changing priorities

About our benefits and perks

• Free ferry travel for work and leisure for our full-time permanent employees
• Free hot beverages before, during or immediately after a shift/work hours and 50% discount on all other café items
• For leisure (off duty/non-work related) all café purchases have a 50% discount
• Free uniform, annual flu shots and EAP (employee assistance program)
• Free basic skin check at Molemap (valued at $200)
• Free period products for our staff and customers
• Access to discounted gym memberships (Auckland Council & Les Mills) and discounted healthcare (Southern Cross)
• Discount at SpecSavers for employees and their family
• Discount at Electrify NZ, PB Tech & Sushi Pac in CBD as well as selected pre-cooked meal providers

Please note:

*Candidates must have the right to work in NZ to be considered for this role.

*Any information you provide will be used to evaluate your suitability to this position. We will hold onto your details for any future opportunities unless asked otherwise.