Aviation Workshop Lead - Tech Ops & Safety

Freightquip Pty Ltd; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ford Ranger

Job summary

Freightquip Pty Ltd at Brisbane Airport, QLD, is seeking an experienced Workshop Manager to lead the aviation workshop. You will manage a team of technicians, coordinate workflow, ensure safety and quality, and deliver repairs and maintenance on time.

You will partner with service, parts and administration to drive productivity, first-time fix rates and customer satisfaction in a busy aviation environment at the airport.

Qualifications

• Experience leading technicians in a workshop or service environment.
• Strong mechanical knowledge with hydraulics and electrical diagnostics is highly regarded.
• Excellent planning, organisation and workflow management skills.
• Practical understanding of workshop productivity and labour efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operation of the Brisbane Airport workshop.
• Allocate and prioritise work to maximise technician productivity and equipment availability.
• Lead, mentor and develop technicians while building a positive, accountable team culture.
• Provide technical guidance and support with complex diagnostics and repairs.
• Ensure maintenance, repairs, testing and commissioning meet OEM and company standards.
• Manage workshop scheduling, WIP, labour efficiency, parts requirements and subcontractors.
• Maintain strong safety, compliance and housekeeping standards.
• Work closely with customers and internal teams to ensure jobs are completed on time and to a high standard.
• Monitor workshop performance and drive practical continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

People leadership

Mechanical knowledge

Planning & organisation

Problem-solving

Safety compliance

Communication

Aviation equipment exposure

Job description

Freightquip Pty Ltd at Brisbane Airport, QLD, is seeking an experienced Workshop Manager to lead the aviation workshop. You will manage a team of technicians, coordinate workflow, ensure safety and quality, and deliver repairs and maintenance on time.

You will partner with service, parts and administration to drive productivity, first-time fix rates and customer satisfaction in a busy aviation environment at the airport.