EV Fleet Workshop Lead

Splend; New South Wales; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Birthday off

Salary packaging with 15% employer Con

Dedicated Learning & Development

Employee Assistance Program

Socials: budget for team and company‑w

Job summary

Splend in Australia is seeking a Workshop Foreman to coordinate fleet maintenance operations, ensure safety, and maximize vehicle uptime. Reporting to Head of Maintenance, you will manage workshop activities, allocate resources, and drive efficiency.

The role suits a hands‑on technical leader with strong organisation and accountability, experienced in scheduling, cost control, and supplier management. You will implement process improvements and monitor KPIs to deliver high quality service.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in workshop or service operations, with at least 2 years in a management role.
• Hands-on technical experience in mechanical, electrical, automotive, or equipment maintenance.
• Proven ability to manage workshop scheduling, resource allocation, and job throughput.
• Experience with cost control, KPI-driven performance management, and budgeting.
• Exposure to parts/inventory control, suppliers, and external vendor management.
• Strong understanding of safety systems, compliance, and incident investigation.
• Demonstrated experience implementing process improvements (Lean, TPM, or similar frameworks).

Responsibilities

• Managing workshop organisation, bay allocation, shift planning, and work scheduling
• Enforcing standard operating procedures and safety compliance
• Monitoring KPIs including turnaround times, quality outcomes, and maintenance efficiency
• Managing maintenance costs through planned maintenance, standard job plans, and OEM/warranty support
• Owning supplier interactions, including parts ordering, lead-time coordination, and performance monitoring
• Driving continuous improvement through process mapping, root cause analysis, and SOP development

Skills

Workshop management

Hands-on technical

Scheduling & throughput

Cost control

KPI management

Budgeting

Inventory control

Vendor management

Safety & compliance

Lean/TPM

Job description

Splend in Australia is seeking a Workshop Foreman to coordinate fleet maintenance operations, ensure safety, and maximize vehicle uptime. Reporting to Head of Maintenance, you will manage workshop activities, allocate resources, and drive efficiency.

The role suits a hands‑on technical leader with strong organisation and accountability, experienced in scheduling, cost control, and supplier management. You will implement process improvements and monitor KPIs to deliver high quality service.