Lead Fleet & Plant Workshop — Hands-On Supervisor

THE resources HUB; Australia; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle benefit

12% superannuation

Pathway to permanency

Job summary

THE resources HUB invites an experienced mechanical professional to lead a busy workshop, ensuring safe, reliable maintenance of a fleet of vehicles and plant. You will balance hands‑on mechanical work with practical supervision to develop tradespeople and apprentices.

Initially a 12‑month fixed‑term assignment with potential progression to permanency, this role offers a stable, community‑focused environment and the chance to impact workshop performance and service delivery.

Qualifications

• Mechanical trade certificate and current C and HR class licences are essential.
• Extensive maintenance experience across fleet, plant and equipment is required.
• Experience supervising workshop staff and developing apprentices is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a workshop team of heavy‑duty mechanics and apprentices.
• Remain hands‑on with maintenance work and workshop activities.
• Coordinate daily priorities, workloads and resources to meet service standards.
• Maximise fleet availability through timely and cost‑effective maintenance.
• Oversee servicing and repairs of diverse vehicles, plant and equipment.
• Ensure safe workshop operations and up‑to‑date safety plans.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Maintenance planning

Team coordination

Microsoft Office

Education

Mechanical Trade Certificate

Driver’s Licence (C & HR)

Job description

THE resources HUB invites an experienced mechanical professional to lead a busy workshop, ensuring safe, reliable maintenance of a fleet of vehicles and plant. You will balance hands‑on mechanical work with practical supervision to develop tradespeople and apprentices.

Initially a 12‑month fixed‑term assignment with potential progression to permanency, this role offers a stable, community‑focused environment and the chance to impact workshop performance and service delivery.