GSE Workshop Lead - Aircraft Ground Support Maintenance

Swissport; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Swissport Brisbane is seeking a hands-on Workshop Supervisor to lead the GSE workshop, ensuring safe and efficient maintenance, PMI completion, and accurate Maximo documentation. You will drive parts management, contractor performance, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced aviation services environment.

The role requires a strong mechanical background, 3+ years in workshop leadership, and a proven ability to develop technical teams while maintaining high equipment reliability and regulatory

Qualifications

• 3+ years in workshop management or maintenance supervision.
• Mechanical trade qualification required.
• Experience with preventative and corrective maintenance practices.
• Proven ability to lead and develop technical teams.
• Experience using CMMS/Maximo for maintenance work orders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the GSE workshop team, allocating resources to meet maintenance needs.
• Plan and prioritise preventative maintenance, servicing, repairs and breakdowns.
• Ensure on-time completion of PMIs within required timeframes and regulatory requirements.
• Record all maintenance activities in Maximo with timely job status updates.
• Monitor fleet availability, reliability and workshop performance; address risks.
• Manage contractor performance to meet safety, quality and cost expectations.
• Control workshop spare parts and inventory; ensure stock availability and timely replenishment.
• Coordinate tooling, parts and external service requirements for maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with WHS, company, manufacturer and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor productivity, maintenance costs and KPIs; seek continuous improvement opportunities.
• Support a culture of safety, accountability and operational discipline across workshop operations.

Skills

Leadership

Planning & prioritisation

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Trades qualification (mechanical)

Tools

Maximo

CMMS

Job description

Swissport Brisbane is seeking a hands-on Workshop Supervisor to lead the GSE workshop, ensuring safe and efficient maintenance, PMI completion, and accurate Maximo documentation. You will drive parts management, contractor performance, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced aviation services environment.

The role requires a strong mechanical background, 3+ years in workshop leadership, and a proven ability to develop technical teams while maintaining high equipment reliability and regulatory