Hydraulic Power Unit Workshop Lead

Bosch; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bosch Rexroth Australia is seeking an experienced Workshop Supervisor – Hydraulic Power Units to lead our HPU team in the Sydney workshop, overseeing daily operations, assembling and testing hydraulic power units safely, on time, to high quality standards.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, coordinating resources, planning production schedules, mentoring technicians, and driving continuous improvement in a collaborative workshop environment.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in Mechanical Engineering
• 3–5 years of experience in a workshop, manufacturing or production environment, ideally involving hydraulic power units or hydraulic systems
• Experience supervising or leading a workshop team is highly regarded
• Ability to read and interpret hydraulic schematics, mechanical engineering drawings and technical documentation
• Strong hands-on technical skills in hydraulic assembly, testing, fault finding and troubleshooting
• Good organisational and planning skills, with the ability to coordinate competing priorities and meet production deadlines
• A proactive and collaborative leadership approach, with strong communication skills and a commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of Hydraulic Fitters and Technicians, overseeing daily activities and maintaining a productive, collaborative workshop environment
• Coordinate workshop activities, allocate resources and manage production schedules to ensure customer requirements and delivery deadlines are met
• Oversee the assembly, integration and testing of hydraulic power units, providing hands-on technical guidance and troubleshooting support
• Ensure hydraulic systems are assembled and tested in accordance with engineering drawings, hydraulic schematics and quality standards
• Promote a safety-first culture, ensuring safe work practices, compliance with HSE requirements and adherence to 5S principles
• Coach and mentor employees, identify training needs and build technical capability across the workshop team
• Work closely with Engineering, Planning and Sales to resolve production challenges and identify opportunities to improve workshop efficiency, quality and processes

Education

Trade qualification in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Bosch Rexroth Australia is seeking an experienced Workshop Supervisor – Hydraulic Power Units to lead our HPU team in the Sydney workshop, overseeing daily operations, assembling and testing hydraulic power units safely, on time, to high quality standards.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, coordinating resources, planning production schedules, mentoring technicians, and driving continuous improvement in a collaborative workshop environment.