Shift Supervisor

WesTrac Cat; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Income protection with 24/7 coverage

12 weeks paid parental leave (primary)

Job summary

WesTrac is seeking a Shift Supervisor for the Rebuilds Workshop in Tomago to lead a diverse trades team and ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality rebuilds of Caterpillar mining machines.

The 24/7 operation requires strong leadership, hands-on experience with mobile plant equipment, and the ability to manage varying workflows while driving continuous improvement and a positive team culture.

Qualifications

• Mechanical or Electrical trade qualification (Australian recognised).
• Experience leading teams with a strong focus on workplace safety.
• Experience working with Caterpillar/mobile plant equipment is highly desirable.
• Inspiring leadership with a strong safety focus and a positive team culture.
• Advanced organisational skills to prioritise fluctuating workloads and delegate.
• Thrive under pressure, manage high workloads and prioritise effectively.
• Continuous improvement mindset with drive to identify opportunities and implement change.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a diverse trades team to maintain a safe, efficient and productive work environment.
• Drive safety, efficiency, quality and team culture within a fast-paced operation.
• Collaborate with other supervisors and project management to deliver rebuilds to high standards.
• Ensure customers' assets are rebuilt to the highest standard.
• Report to the Area Manager and manage fluctuating workloads with delegated tasks.

Skills

Team leadership

Safety leadership

Communication

Continuous improvement

Prioritisation

Stress management

Attention to detail

Education

Mechanical or Electrical trade qualification (Australian recognised)

Tools

Caterpillar equipment

Job description

WesTrac is offering an exciting opportunity for a Shift Supervisor to join our high‑performing Rebuilds Workshop in Tomago.

The Rebuilds Workshop operates 24/7 and supports a wide range of Caterpillar mining machines across multiple product lines.

In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining a safe, efficient, and productive work environment while leading a diverse team of trades, including plant mechanics, boilermakers, auto electricians, apprentices, and trades assistants. Reporting to the Area Manager, you will play a key role in driving safety, efficiency, quality, and team culture within a fast‑paced, high‑volume operation.

You will collaborate closely with fellow supervisors and the project management team to deliver industry‑leading rebuilds, overcome operational challenges, and ensure our customers’ assets are rebuilt to the highest standard. If you are driven, solutions‑focused, and passionate about leading people, this is a great opportunity to join a dedicated and highly skilled rebuilds team.

Roster

• Lifestyle roster, working 15/28 days - day and night shifts
• 5 weeks annual leave + shift allowance!
• Day shift: 06:00–18:30
• Night shift: 18:00–06:30

Skills & Experience

• Mechanical or Electrical trade qualification (Australian recognised)
• Proven experience in leading teams with a strong focus on workplace safety
• Demonstrated experience working with mobile plant equipment, Caterpillar equipment is highly desirable.
• Inspiring leadership style with a strong safety focus and the ability to build a positive team culture.
• Advanced organisational skills with ability to prioritise fluctuating workloads and delegate efficiently
• Ability to thrive under pressure, manage high workloads, and prioritise effectively.
• A continuous improvement mindset with the drive to identify opportunities and implement change.
• Excellent communication skills including written, verbal, and interpersonal
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Why WesTrac?

As one of the World's leading Caterpillar dealers, WesTrac services a broad range of customers across NSW, ACT & WA. Our ongoing success is attributed to the individuals that make up our teams, which is why we offer a competitive benefits package and pride ourselves on our Safe, Engaged, and Customer Focused Culture. As a WesTrac team member, you will receive:

• Job security and serious potential for career advancement
• Competitive remuneration
• Fitness Passport for the whole family
• Annual Remuneration and performance review
• Discounted CAT Hand Tools
• Generous relocation assistance for eligible candidates
• Income protection with 24/7 coverage
• 12 weeks paid parental leave (primary carer).
• Online Learning Library to support your continued development
• Refer a friend program – work alongside your mates and receive up to $3000!
• Novated leasing options
• Purchased Leave program
• Opportunities for growth and development
• Employee Wellness Program
• Discounted private health insurance
• On-boarding and welcome day at our head office in Newcastle

Successful applicants will be required to complete a satisfactory National Criminal History Check as part of the recruitment process.

At WesTrac, our primary focus is our people. As we look to the future, we’re focused on harnessing the best talent and providing them with the support they need to achieve success. WesTrac is a member of the Diversity Council of Australia and recognise the value of and strongly support the principles of equal employment opportunities in the workplace and are committed to continue to build our workplace culture.