Working Supervisor & Estimator

We are seeking an experienced Working Supervisor / Estimator to join our Wellington Sprinkler team, based out of our Lower Hutt Office.

We provide our customers with 24/7 callout support therefore you will be paid an allowance to be part of the On Call Roster and be paid a penalty rate for callouts, responding to callouts as they come in.

About fss

• We are a privately-owned business and a market leader for fire protection and building compliance services across New Zealand.
• The fire protection industry is about life safety .
• We live by our values or Courage, Pride, Integrity and Ambition.
• Looking to be better tomorrow than we were today it’s about doing what’s right, not what is easy.

Responsibilities

• This role combines technical supervision, quoting and estimating, and hands-on sprinkler work, supporting the (Minor Works Team).
• You can expect approximately 60% of your time to focus on quoting and estimating and 40% on chargeable work on the tools.
• This balance will vary to meet business and customer requirements.
• This is a full-time position with a guaranteed 40 hours per week with time and a half after 45 hours.
• You will provide practical technical support to our Sprinkler Technicians, help coordinate work and deliver clear, timely quotations for customers.
• Strong planning, communication and problem-solving skills will help you manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and lead a safety-first approach.
• Your role will include but not be limited to: Providing technical support to Sprinkler Technicians, supervising job completion, and completing approvals and staff audits.
• Coordinating work schedules with the Project Manager and ensuring technicians maintain stock levels and complete stock takes.
• Servicing and installing fire sprinkler, hydrant and fire hose reel systems, interpreting drawings, and completing accurate on-site paperwork.
• Inspecting remedial works and preparing timely, itemized quotations alongside the Minor Works Manager, explaining technical requirements to customers and supporting timely Building Warrant of Fitness (BWoF) delivery.
• Organizing material take-offs and ordering materials and plant, liaising with contractors, 3rd party auditors such as Aon and Argest or similar and our design team, and monitoring estimating and quoting targets.
• Maintaining compliance with relevant New Zealand Standards, including but not limited to NZS 4541 and NZS 4515, company policies and ISO procedures, and leading a safety-first culture.
• Working with software such as Microsoft office What you will bring: A clean, full NZ driver license Affinity to work at heights.
• Ability to be part of On Call Roster as above Experience supervising teams and coordinating job tasks.
• Sound sprinkler service and installation experience, ideally with five years in the industry.
• A commitment to health and safety, teamwork, accountability and ongoing professional development.

Requirements

• Ideally, you will bring five years’ industry experience, sound sprinkler technical knowledge, experience supervising teams, and quoting and estimating skills.
• You will also need a full, valid NZ driver’s license.
• Knowledge of relevant New Zealand Standards, sprinkler products and construction projects.
• Great customer service and communication skills Quoting and estimating experience, strong planning skills and a practical, solutions-focused approach.
• Clean Criminal history record.
• Good computer skills such as Microsoft.
• Awesome team who are passionate about what they do.

Benefits

• Great remuneration based on experience.
• Continued NZQA training.
• Ongoing in-house, supplier and on-the-job training relevant to sprinkler systems.
• Professional development towards obtaining IQP for SS1.NZQA L3 or 4 Progression opportunities
• Modern Double Cab Ute for the right person
• All tools and equipment supplied
• Full uniform provided
• Flexible working conditions
• Family friendly You will be required to undergo pre-employment drug testing and a background check.

This will be a salary role and there is no requirement to be on call. This is optional but not a requirement.