Supervisor - D&B Workshop

WeBuild; Cooma; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

WeBuild is seeking a proactive Workshop Supervisor to oversee all workshop maintenance activities for mobile plant and supporting equipment. You will lead a team of technicians, drive safety, and ensure compliant operations while optimizing maintenance planning and asset availability.

You will coach staff, manage contractor activities, and implement continuous improvement across maintenance processes. A strong focus on safety culture and accurate scheduling will be essential to keep equipment

Qualifications

• Experience in workshop or mobile maintenance supervision.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance processes, safety systems, and compliance.
• Ability to interpret schedules, technical documents, and OEM standards.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Familiarity with safety standards and maintenance management systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe system of work by promoting, demonstrating, and enforcing safe work practices for all workshop tasks.
• Monitor and improve maintenance processes to meet operational demands.
• Prioritise equipment and personnel to maximise efficiency and machine availability.
• Assist engineers with weekly planning and scheduling of maintenance activities.
• Conduct periodic site visits to monitor equipment performance and address operator concerns.
• Support maintenance strategy development and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide technical guidance and coaching to workshop personnel.
• Oversee contractor activities ensuring compliance with safety and scope requirements.
• Manage parts usage and procurement recommendations.
• Maintain workshop facilities and capital assets such as compressors and gantries.
• Oversee weekly asset downtime reviews and ensure effective handovers.
• Lead and manage workforce performance, training, and succession planning.

Skills

Workshop supervision

Safety systems

Interpreting technical documents

Communication skills

Maintenance planning

OEM standards

Education

Certificate III/IV in mechanical trade

Tools

Maintenance management software

Scheduling tools

Job description

The Workshop Supervisor is responsible for overseeing all workshop maintenance activities for mobile plant and supporting equipment. This role ensures safe, efficient, and compliant workshop operations while leading a team of maintenance personnel. The Supervisor drives continuous improvement in maintenance standards, operational readiness, workforce capability, and safety culture.

Position Purpose

The Workshop Supervisor is responsible for overseeing all workshop maintenance activities for mobile plant and supporting equipment. This role ensures safe, efficient, and compliant workshop operations while leading a team of maintenance personnel. The Supervisor drives continuous improvement in maintenance standards, operational readiness, workforce capability, and safety culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe system of work by promoting, demonstrating, and enforcing safe work practices for all workshop tasks.
• Monitor and improve maintenance processes to meet operational demands.
• Prioritise equipment and personnel to maximise efficiency and machine availability.
• Assist engineers with weekly planning and scheduling of maintenance activities.
• Conduct periodic site visits to monitor equipment performance and address operator concerns.
• Support maintenance strategy development and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide technical guidance and coaching to workshop personnel.
• Oversee contractor activities ensuring compliance with safety and scope requirements.
• Manage parts usage and procurement recommendations.
• Maintain workshop facilities and capital assets such as compressors and gantries.
• Oversee weekly asset downtime reviews and ensure effective handovers.
• Lead and manage workforce performance, training, and succession planning.

Person Specification

Desired Competencies

• Experience in workshop or mobile maintenance supervision.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance processes, safety systems, and compliance.
• Ability to interpret schedules, technical documents, and OEM standards.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Familiarity with safety standards and maintenance management systems.

Qualifications & Experience

• Certificate III or IV in a mechanical trade (or equivalent).
• Experience in workshop or plant maintenance supervision.
• Understanding of maintenance management software.
• HR/HC licence, forklift licence, or high‑risk licences (preferred).
• White Card and relevant site certifications.

Personal Attributes

• Strong leadership and team‑building capability.
• Proactive problem‑solving mindset.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining standards.
• Self‑motivated, reliable, and improvement‑focused.