NSW Workshop Leader — Fleet Repair & Team Growth

TDG Environmental; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive culture

Career development

Safety focused culture

Environmental impact

Onsite parking

Family EAP

Job summary

TDG Environmental is seeking a driven heavy vehicle professional to lead the NSW workshop, taking ownership of fleet repair outcomes and running the day-to-day operations with autonomy.

You will develop the mechanical team, plan workloads, and act as the technical escalation point for complex diagnostics, while ensuring safety, compliance, and high-quality workmanship. This full-time role offers growth within a national environmental services company.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology.
• HR driver licence (HR).
• Strong heavy vehicle or diesel mechanical experience with diagnostic skills.
• Experience leading tradespeople (Workshop Managers or Supervisors) ready to step up.
• Strong computer and digital systems skills
• Excellent planning, organisation and communication skills
• Autonomous, adaptable and driven to learn and succeed
• Experience with vacuum trucks, combination units or specialised heavy equipment is highly regarded

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily workshop operation and develop the mechanical team
• Own NSW fleet repairs from identification through to completion
• Plan and prioritise workshop workloads to keep repairs moving and minimise downtime
• Act as the technical escalation point for complex diagnostics and repairs
• Manage DVRs, reactive repairs, parts, workshop stock and external repairers
• Work closely with Fleet Administration around planned servicing and repair opportunities
• Keep Operations informed of asset status, downtime and expected return to service
• Own workshop safety, standards and the quality of work leaving the floor
• Build capability across the team through coaching, cross-skilling and accountability

Skills

Heavy vehicle repair

Leadership

Diagnostics

Planning

Communication

HR Licence

Certificate III HV Mechanical

Autonomous

Diesel engines

Education

Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology

Job description

TDG Environmental is seeking a driven heavy vehicle professional to lead the NSW workshop, taking ownership of fleet repair outcomes and running the day-to-day operations with autonomy.

You will develop the mechanical team, plan workloads, and act as the technical escalation point for complex diagnostics, while ensuring safety, compliance, and high-quality workmanship. This full-time role offers growth within a national environmental services company.