About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Machine Shop Leading Hand to support the Machine Shop Supervisor in overseeing day to day operations. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll drive safety, productivity, and quality while ensuring jobs are completed to a high standard and on time.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead daily activities in the machine shop, allocating work and ensuring deadlines are met
- Provide guidance, coaching, and support to team members
- Ensure all work meets quality standards and customer specifications
- Maintain a strong health & safety culture and enforce safe work practices
- Coordinate with supervisors, engineers, and other departments to keep jobs on track
- Monitor machinery performance and report maintenance requirements
- Complete job documentation, including time and materials tracking
- Train and support new team members
What You’ll Need
- Proven experience in a leading hand or similar role
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in machining or engineering
- Strong technical ability (trade qualified or time-served)
- Good computer and organisational skills
- Ability to prioritise workloads and manage multiple jobs
- Current NZ driver’s licence
What We’re Looking For
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- A team-focused, hands-on approach
- High attention to detail and problem-solving ability
- Commitment to quality and continuous improvement
- A strong focus on health & safety
Appointment to this role is subject to:
- Drug and alcohol screening
- Right to work in New Zealand in accordance with Immigration New Zealand requirements
Skills Required
- Proven experience in a leading hand or similar role
- Minimum 5 years' experience in machining or engineering
- Strong technical ability (trade qualified or time-served)
- Good computer and organisational skills
- Ability to prioritise workloads and manage multiple jobs
- Current NZ driver's licence
What We Do
Integrated Media Group is a full-service digital marketing and technology agency. They specialize in crafting authentic, people-first experiences that drive engagement and foster long-term connections. Their services include SEO, PPC, and Salesforce Marketing Cloud solutions. As an outsourced team, they integrate seamlessly into businesses to provide comprehensive marketing and technology solutions, helping clients achieve measurable growth through data-driven strategies and creative execution.
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