Lead Workshop Mechanic – Fleet Reliability & Safety

Transdev John Holland Buses; Randwick City Council; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowances

OT opportunities

RDO monthly rostered day off

Five weeks annual leave

Opal card for travel

Job summary

Transdev John Holland Buses is seeking a Workshop Leading Hand to provide hands-on leadership to a diverse maintenance team across multiple trades, ensuring safety, quality and fleet reliability. You will oversee up to 30 staff and contractors and support MBSC compliance at three depots.

You will lead daily workshop activities, supervise a wide trades team, perform repairs, conduct inspections and maintain records to optimise uptime and performance.

Qualifications

• Current NSW MVTC as a Motor Mechanic is essential.
• HC Driver Licence is preferred or willingness to obtain HC.
• Experience supervising maintenance teams in fleet or workshop environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily workshop activities to meet fleet requirements.
• Supervise Mechanics, Auto Electricians, Body Repairers and Apprentices.
• Perform trades-based maintenance and repairs on bus fleet.
• Conduct vehicle inspections and functional checks for service readiness.
• Undertake fault finding, diagnostics and QA to maintain high standards.
• Support maintenance strategies to improve fleet performance and reliability.
• Maintain maintenance records using admin/computerised systems.
• Monitor labour, inventory, quality and workshop productivity.
• Investigate issues and prepare necessary reports.
• Oversee warranty-related activities per business/manufacturer requirements.
• Promote safety culture and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Fault-finding

Safety & Compliance

Record keeping

Education

NSW MVTC qualification as Motor Mechanic

Panel Beater / Auto Electrician with bus knowledge

Job description

Transdev John Holland Buses is seeking a Workshop Leading Hand to provide hands-on leadership to a diverse maintenance team across multiple trades, ensuring safety, quality and fleet reliability. You will oversee up to 30 staff and contractors and support MBSC compliance at three depots.

You will lead daily workshop activities, supervise a wide trades team, perform repairs, conduct inspections and maintain records to optimise uptime and performance.