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Expert HR and HSW support for the engineering industry
Personalised advice to help keep your projects moving forward
Managing an engineering business in New Zealand is challenging
Creating residential areas, urban and commercial spaces, and critical civil infrastructure projects, the engineering industry is vital to New Zealand's future development. However, growing operational costs, skilled and unskilled labour shortages and supply chain issues are the main challenges facing the industry today.
Managing full-time, part-time and contractors, all on various rates of pay is difficult. To remain competitive you need to be able to focus on multiple projects at once.
What helps you manage your engineering firm more effectively is being able to access expert HR and HSW advice 24/7 from Peninsula.
Some of the most common issues faced by engineering firms
Hiring and onboarding
The right onboarding process offers support, training, and resources. It allows employees to be productive and confident in their role.
Protecting your business
Exclusive to Peninsula clients, Peninsula Protect offers protection for legal liability and defence costs arising from HR and HSW claims.
Staff wellbeing
Help employees manage their mental wellbeing with access to qualified counsellors through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Retention and performance
Attracting and retaining high performing and skilled employees can enhance profitability, efficiency, and reduce staff turnover.
Unlimited advice 24/7
As a Peninsula client you can call our local expert team and feel secure knowing you’re getting the right advice for your engineering business.
Health and safety
Protect employees by minimising hazards such as slips, trips or falls, exposure to solvents, chemicals, or manual lifting injuries.
The engineering industry often involves operating in challenging environments 7 days a week. That’s why many engineering business owners prefer working with Peninsula. Our expert HR and HSW services team are available 24/7 to help your business. This enables you to focus on projects and supporting your employees.
Managing Health and Safety in the engineering industry
There are a lot of moving parts in the engineering industry. And that means there's also a lot of safety hazards you and your employees need to be aware of to avoid an accident or injury. Some of the more common ones include:
- Hazardous chemicals and materials.
- Power tools, welding equipment, electrical equipment and exposed wiring.
- Environmental hazards, solvents, asbestos.
- Moving vehicles and construction equipment.
- Working from a height.
- Excessive noise levels.
- Injuries from slips, trips and falls.
While there are constant workplace hazards, you can minimise risks to your employees and visitors through:
- SafeCheck: A comprehensive on-site workplace risk assessment by a Peninsula WHS expert.
- Health and Safety policies, processes, and procedures.
- Regular safe work training.
- An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to help employees manage stress and mental health challenges.
Peninsula can provide you with practical health and safety advice 24/7.
Managing Health and Safety in the engineering industry
Keep your projects moving forward with expert HR and WHS support from Peninsula
Documentation and handbooks
We can draft policies based on the needs of your business. These provide clear information on what is expected of your employees.
Dismissal and termination
Ensuring correct protocols are followed to avoid a potential unfair dismissal claim. Advice on performance management issues.
Smart technology
Simply and accurately manage multiple staff annual leave requests during busy periods, sick days, and rostered days off.
Not every business has the expertise or resources available to create tailored documentation for each employee. Peninsula's experienced team can develop business-critical HR and WHS documentation, employee contracts, handbooks, and manuals. We can also update them to ensure they're always compliance with legslative changes. The right documentation allows you to put protocols and response plans in place to help your engineering business be industry compliant and running smoothly.
Common Questions from Engineering Business Owners
Engineering work exposes employees to a wide range of hazards, including hazardous chemicals and solvents, power tools, welding equipment, and electrical risks. Common risks also include working at height, excessive noise, moving vehicles or machinery, and injuries caused by slips, trips, falls, or manual handling tasks. With many engineering projects operating across multiple sites, managing these hazards consistently is essential to keeping workers safe and compliant.
