Senior HV Mechanic / Workshop Manager - Moranbah

seek.com.au; Moranbah; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Phone supplied

Relocation assistance

Job summary

JJ’s Waste is seeking a Senior HV Mechanic / Workshop Manager in Moranbah to lead a small workshop while staying hands-on. The role combines on‑tool work with leadership, overseeing a team of mechanics and apprentices and ensuring high safety and reliability in the fleet.

Salary ranges from $180,000 to $200,000 per year plus Super, with a 10.00am–8.00pm schedule and a company car and phone provided. Relocation costs are covered for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification: Truck Mechanic – Heavy Commercial Vehicle.
• Proven leadership and mentoring skills.
• Experience maintaining heavy vehicles and diesel equipment.
• Strong commitment to safety and quality.
• Flexible to manage rosters and on‑site supervision.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a culture of safety first.
• Lead, mentor and support workshop staff.
• Managing the daily operations of the workshop to ensure efficient scheduling and productivity.
• Ensuring the fleet is maintained to and in compliance with JJ’s Waste Fleet Management Standards with an emphasis on safety.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders, including the driving team.

Skills

Heavy vehicle mechanic

Leadership

Workshop management

People management

Education

Truck Mechanic – Heavy Commercial Vehicle

Job description

Senior HV Mechanic / Workshop Manager - Moranbah

A well-established, national transport company is seeking a Senior Heavy Vehicle/ Truck Mechanic / Workshop Manager to lead our workshop operations while remaining actively involved on the tools.

Why Join Us?

When you join our team, you'll benefit from:

Job security in an essential services industry.

Work/life balance

Maintaining a diverse in-house fleet with organised workflows and efficient job management.

Variety of work managing the operations of our small depot while working alongside the team.

The opportunity to work for a company that puts safety first and values its people.

About the Role

Salary: $180,000 – $200,000 per year + Super

Workshop Hours: 10.00am – 8.00pm - Variable rosters are available

Company Car and Phone supplied

Relocation costs covered for the right candidate!

What You’ll Do

As the Senior HV Mechanic / Workshop Manageryou will play an integral role within our workshop.

You will be responsible for all aspects of the workshop ensuring all vehicles and equipment under your control are maintained to the highest standards. You will lead a small team of mechanics and apprentices, while managing workflow, resources and customer expectations.

We run a small local operation, so this is the perfect opportunity for someone wanting to take that leap into a leadership position while remaining hands on, or for an experienced leader who wants to get out of the office and spend more time alongside the team on the workshop floor.

Your responsibilities will include:

Maintain a culture of safety first

Lead, mentor and support workshop staff, including promptly addressing any concerns as required.

Managing the daily operations of the workshop to ensure efficient scheduling and productivity.

Ensuring the fleet is maintained to and in compliance with JJ’s Waste Fleet Management Standards with an emphasis on safety.

Manage the service delivery and meet the induvial contract requirements

Build and maintain positive relationships with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders, including the driving team.

What You’ll Bring

We’re seeking a genuine, honest and adaptable leader with strong problem-solving and people management skills. You will be committed to delivering exceptional customer service, working collaboratively and achieving results in a fast-paced environment while meeting the operational requirements of the role.

Hold a relevant trade qualification (Truck Mechanic – Heavy Commercial Vehicle)

Committed to upholding workplace health and safety, quality and customer service outcomes.

Lead a culture of continuous learning and improvement

Have good mechanical aptitude and an exceptional eye for detail.

Previous demonstrated experience in heavy vehicle/truck or diesel industry.

Be dedicated and reliable; we are an essential services industry with our communities counting on us.

Knowledge of hydraulic operation as well as waste compaction equipment is advantageous.

HR/HC/MC Licence (preferred, but not essential)

What You’ll Need

Undertake and satisfy a company pre-employment medical and drug/alcohol screening

What We Offer

We appreciate there is more to life than work, and so we provide a variety of work options to ensure the job gets done; along with competitive remuneration and a range of benefits, regardless of your role or location including:

The security of an essential services industry

Career development and growth opportunities

Health funds and car related discounts

Novated leasing options

Banking partnerships - including financial, budgeting, and mortgage advice

About the Company:

We are a large and dynamic Australian-owned business.

Further information will be provided to applicants selected for an initial interview.