Workshop Scheduler

About the role

Reporting to the Taranaki Facilities & Mechanical Location Manager, you will be responsible for planning and coordinating fabrication workshop and paint shop activities to maximise productivity and resource utilisation. This is a hands-on scheduling role that requires excellent planning skills, strong stakeholder engagement, and a good understanding of fabrication processes.

Key responsibilities

• Production Scheduling – Coordinate workshop and paint shop schedules, optimise resources, monitor progress, and keep stakeholders updated on project delivery.
• Materials & Resource Coordination – Collaborate with Procurement and Stores teams to ensure material availability, proactively manage supply risks, and support resource planning for upcoming projects.
• Project & Stakeholder Communication – Coordinate with project teams to manage schedules, provide progress updates, maintain accurate scheduling records, and support planning and production meetings.
• Continuous Improvement – Identify opportunities to improve workshop efficiency, support process improvement initiatives, and contribute to the implementation of Lean Manufacturing practices.
• Health, Safety & Environment – Promote a strong safety culture by supporting HSE initiatives, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures, and assisting with incident reporting and investigations.

About you

• Proven experience in production scheduling within workshop or manufacturing environments
• Strong understanding of fabrication, welding, machining, and industrial painting processes
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience using scheduling systems/software
• Excellent organisational, prioritisation, and problem-solving abilities
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and coordinate across multiple teams
• Ability to manage changing priorities while maintaining delivery commitments
• Trade qualification in Engineering, Fabrication, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field (desirable)
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles (desirable)
• Experience working within heavy industrial, engineering, mechanical, or fabrication environments (desirable)

About us

DIALOG Fitzroy is a "design, construct and maintain" company with offices throughout New Zealand and Australia. In over sixty-five years, DIALOG Fitzroy has established a reputation as a leading provider of professional construction-led engineering, mechanical trade and fabrication, as well as industrial coatings and scaffolding to a diverse range of customers.

Benefits

• Diverse projects & industries – Work across a broad range of industries and multidisciplinary projects, providing variety and opportunities to broaden your experience.
• Career growth – Benefit from ongoing professional development, leadership pathways, mentoring, and industry-recognised training.
• People-first culture – Join a collaborative, people-focused organisation that values safety, teamwork, and professional growth.
• Competitive benefits & salary – Receive a competitive salary package commensurate with your skills, qualifications, and experience.