Lead Workshop Supervisor – Cranes & Heavy Equipment

Transport Engineering Solutions Pty; Australia; Hybrid; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefits account discounts

EAP health & wellbeing reimbursement

Job summary

Transport Engineering Solutions Pty Ltd Palfinger, a division of Sime Motors Company, is seeking an experienced Workshop Supervisor to lead our Rydalmere workshop. The role coordinates installations, servicing and maintenance of cranes, hookloaders and related equipment, while upholding safety, quality and customer outcomes.

You will manage a multiskilled team, plan workloads, allocate resources, and provide technical support to ensure on-time delivery and strong customer relationships.

Qualifications

• Previous experience leading workshop/service/maintenance teams.
• Strong planning, scheduling and resource management.
• Commitment to workplace safety and quality outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate workshop and field service activities.
• Manage installations, servicing, repairs and maintenance of Palfinger equipment.
• Plan and schedule workshop workloads to meet delivery commitments.
• Allocate labour, parts, equipment and subcontractor resources effectively.
• Monitor productivity, labour utilisation and workshop performance.
• Provide technical support and resolve operational issues.
• Lead, coach and develop a multiskilled team.
• Conduct performance reviews, training and onboarding activities.
• Maintain strong customer relationships and provide regular job updates.
• Ensure all work meets Palfinger quality standards and compliance requirements.
• Drive a culture of safety, accountability and continuous improvement.

Skills

Workshop leadership

Planning & scheduling

Safety & quality focus

Communication

Customer service

People development

Multi-priority management

Education

Trade qualification in mechanical/fabrication

Job description

Transport Engineering Solutions Pty Ltd Palfinger, a division of Sime Motors Company, is seeking an experienced Workshop Supervisor to lead our Rydalmere workshop. The role coordinates installations, servicing and maintenance of cranes, hookloaders and related equipment, while upholding safety, quality and customer outcomes.

You will manage a multiskilled team, plan workloads, allocate resources, and provide technical support to ensure on-time delivery and strong customer relationships.