Lead Workshop & Fleet Maintenance (FIFO 2:2)

PROTECH; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FIFO roster

Work-life balance

Autonomy and responsibility

Job summary

Protech is seeking an experienced Diesel/Specialised Plant and Equipment Workshop Supervisor to join our client on Pilbara projects in Western Australia. This hands-on maintenance leader will own day-to-day maintenance across a diverse fleet of vehicles, plant and equipment, reporting to the Maintenance Manager.

The role involves supervising workshop and field activities, developing schedules, coordinating trades, and driving safety and efficiency in a mining environment on a 2:2 FIFO roster.

Qualifications

• Mining or heavy industry maintenance leadership experience.
• Experience coordinating maintenance activities and teams.
• Strong planning, organisation and problem-solving skills.
• Familiar with CMMS platforms such as SAP or Pronto.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise day-to-day workshop and field maintenance activities across site operations.
• Coordinate preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance programs to maximise equipment reliability and minimise downtime.
• Develop and manage maintenance schedules, ensuring activities are planned effectively around operational requirements.
• Oversee maintenance crews, contractors and vendors to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
• Create, review and manage work orders while monitoring labour allocation and resource utilisation across maintenance activities.
• Manage the procurement of parts, consumables and external services, ensuring cost‑effective purchasing outcomes.
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers and contractors, negotiating pricing, service delivery and project requirements.
• Monitor maintenance expenditure, equipment downtime and operational costs, identifying opportunities to improve efficiencies.
• Analyse equipment performance and maintenance data to drive continuous improvement.
• Produce accurate maintenance reports and KPI insights for management and clients.
• Support development and implementation of maintenance strategies and safety procedures.
• Conduct toolbox talks, pre-starts and shift handovers, ensuring clear communication.

Skills

Maintenance supervision

People management

CMMS SAP

Planning & scheduling

Safety compliance

Education

Mechanical or Electrical Trade

Engineering degree or diploma

Tools

SAP

Pronto

Job description

Protech is seeking an experienced Diesel/Specialised Plant and Equipment Workshop Supervisor to join our client on Pilbara projects in Western Australia. This hands-on maintenance leader will own day-to-day maintenance across a diverse fleet of vehicles, plant and equipment, reporting to the Maintenance Manager.

The role involves supervising workshop and field activities, developing schedules, coordinating trades, and driving safety and efficiency in a mining environment on a 2:2 FIFO roster.