Lead Heavy Vehicle Workshop Manager & Tech Coach

VDI Australia

Western Australia

On-site

AUD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration
OEM product training and development
Work with IVECO and Yutong brands
Career development within a growing,国家
Supportive workshop environment

Job summary

VDI Australia is looking for an experienced Workshop Manager or Assistant Service Manager to lead our Perth workshops and drive performance across sites. You will mentor technicians, ensure high repair quality, safety and efficient operations, and work closely with service advisors and warranty teams.

You will apply heavy vehicle diagnostics, plan repairs, escalate complex issues, and oversee productivity and service delivery while maintaining strong safety and compliance standards.

Qualifications

  • Experience leading a heavy vehicle workshop team.
  • Strong diagnostic, troubleshooting and fault-finding skills.
  • Knowledge of workshop systems and repair documentation.

Responsibilities

  • Lead day-to-day workshop operations across Perth sites.
  • Coordinate workflow, technician utilisation and job allocations.
  • Act as escalation point for complex diagnostics and technical enquiries.
  • Mentor and develop technicians and apprentices.
  • Support recruitment, onboarding and succession planning.

Skills

Leadership
Diagnostics
Communication
Team development
Adaptability
Workshop management

Education

Heavy Vehicle Mechanic qualification

Tools

Pentana or similar

Job description

VDI Australia is looking for an experienced Workshop Manager or Assistant Service Manager to lead our Perth workshops and drive performance across sites. You will mentor technicians, ensure high repair quality, safety and efficient operations, and work closely with service advisors and warranty teams.

You will apply heavy vehicle diagnostics, plan repairs, escalate complex issues, and oversee productivity and service delivery while maintaining strong safety and compliance standards.

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