Fleet Workshop Lead: Mechanic & Team Coach

Western Freight Management; New South Wales; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Supportive management

Leadership opportunity

Job summary

Western Freight Management is seeking an enthusiastic Workshop Foreman to lead the workshop team and oversee the day-to-day maintenance of our vehicle and trailer fleet.

You will manage servicing, repairs and preventive maintenance, ensure safety and quality, and lead a hands-on team in a busy workshop environment. Competitive salary and supportive management accompany full-time employment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a heavy vehicle or fleet workshop environment.
• Experience with Cummins engines, Road Ranger gearboxes and Meritor Differentials is highly regarded.
• HVAIS Examiner Qualifications highly regarded.
• Strong mechanical knowledge and diagnostic skills.
• Previous experience supervising or leading a workshop team.
• Relevant trade qualification as a Heavy Vehicle Mechanic / Diesel Mechanic.
• Strong understanding of preventative maintenance, heavy vehicle and trailer repairs.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• A practical, hands-on approach and strong attention to detail.
• The ability to prioritise work in a busy workshop environment.
• Good communication and leadership skills.
• A strong commitment to safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise and support workshop technicians.
• Plan and allocate daily workshop jobs and manage workflow.
• Oversee servicing, repairs, inspections and preventative maintenance of our fleet vehicles and trailers.
• Diagnose and assist with complex mechanical and electrical faults.
• Ensure all work is completed to a high standard and within agreed timeframes.
• Conduct quality checks on completed maintenance items.
• Assist with workshop priorities and parts requirements.
• Liaise with drivers, operations staff and management regarding fleet requirements.
• Ensure workshop records, service histories and job documentation is recorded accurately.
• Ensure compliance with workplace OH&S requirements and relevant heavy vehicle regulations.

Skills

Heavy vehicle experience

Diagnostic skills

People leadership

Safety awareness

Education

Trade qualification: Heavy Vehicle Mechanic / Diesel Mechanic

Tools

Cummins engines

Road Ranger gearboxes

Meritor Differentials

HVAIS

Job description

Western Freight Management is seeking an enthusiastic Workshop Foreman to lead the workshop team and oversee the day-to-day maintenance of our vehicle and trailer fleet.

You will manage servicing, repairs and preventive maintenance, ensure safety and quality, and lead a hands-on team in a busy workshop environment. Competitive salary and supportive management accompany full-time employment.