GSE Workshop Lead — Fleet Reliability & Safety

Swissport; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Swissport International AG in Sydney is seeking a hands-on Workshop Manager to lead the ground support equipment workshop, drive safe, reliable maintenance, and ensure PMI delivery, Maximo updates and spare parts control.

You will develop the workshop team, plan preventative maintenance, monitor performance, manage contractors, and uphold WHS and regulatory standards to maximise fleet availability in a fast-paced aviation environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in workshop management or maintenance supervision.
• Strong mechanical experience within automotive, heavy vehicle, plant, material handling or GSE.
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing technical teams.
• Demonstrated experience using CMMS, including Maximo.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise and develop the GSE workshop team and allocate resources.
• Plan and prioritise preventative maintenance, servicing, repairs and breakdowns.
• Ensure PMI timeliness and accurate Maximo job status updates.
• Monitor fleet availability, reliability and workshop performance.
• Manage contractor performance and spare parts inventory.
• Coordinate tooling, parts and external service requirements.
• Ensure all workshop activities comply with WHS and regulatory requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement and cost-effective maintenance practices.
• Support safety culture and operational discipline across workshop operations.

Skills

Strong mechanical experience

Team leadership

Planning & prioritisation

Problem solving

CMMS / Maximo familiarity

Stakeholder management

WH&S compliance

Contractor management

Australian driver’s licence

Education

Relevant mechanical trade qualification

Tools

Maximo

Job description

Swissport International AG in Sydney is seeking a hands-on Workshop Manager to lead the ground support equipment workshop, drive safe, reliable maintenance, and ensure PMI delivery, Maximo updates and spare parts control.

You will develop the workshop team, plan preventative maintenance, monitor performance, manage contractors, and uphold WHS and regulatory standards to maximise fleet availability in a fast-paced aviation environment.