Mechanical Workshop Lead & Operations Manager

seek.com.au; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Our Workshop in Molendinar, QLD is seeking an experienced Mechanical Workshop Controller/Manager to lead daily operations, coordinate scheduling, and drive quality and efficiency in a busy automotive workshop.

This full-time, five-day-per-week role requires strong leadership, hands-on mechanical knowledge, and the ability to manage staff, safety compliance, and customer communications.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in automotive workshop environments; leadership and team motivation.
• Strong technical knowledge of vehicle mechanical systems, diagnostics and repairs.
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities.
• Clear communication and interpersonal skills; customer-facing aptitude.
• Proficiency with workshop management software and computer systems; data accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all mechanical workshop operations, including scheduling, workflow management and resource allocation.
• Manage and supervise workshop mechanics.
• Ensure all work meets high quality standards and safety regulations.
• Conduct quality inspections on completed vehicles and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Maintain detailed records for invoicing and reporting.
• Liaise with customers regarding repairs, maintenance requirements and quotations.
• Manage inventory on spare parts and improve stock control.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and company policies.
• Resolve issues professionally and adapt to changing workloads.

Skills

Workshop supervision

Team leadership

Quality control

Diagnostics & repairs

Communication skills

Time management

Health & safety knowledge

Tools

Workshop management software

Job description

Our Workshop in Molendinar, QLD is seeking an experienced Mechanical Workshop Controller/Manager to lead daily operations, coordinate scheduling, and drive quality and efficiency in a busy automotive workshop.

This full-time, five-day-per-week role requires strong leadership, hands-on mechanical knowledge, and the ability to manage staff, safety compliance, and customer communications.