Team Leader - Workshop

Council Jobs; Biloela; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Banana Shire Council is seeking a Workshop Supervisor to lead mechanical staff, coordinate tasks, and ensure timely maintenance of council plant and fleet. You will oversee workshop activities, support technicians, and drive adherence to safety and quality standards.

The role requires a Certificate III in Heavy Vehicle Mechanical Technology or equivalent, with a White Card and a valid Queensland C Class licence.

Qualifications

• Required trade qualification and/or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and coordinate workshop teams.
• Experience with maintenance, diagnosis and repair of plant and fleet vehicles.
• Strong commitment to WHS and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise workshop and contractor tasks.
• Undertake maintenance and repairs per specs and preventative program.
• Perform welding and hard facing on ground engaging tools.
• Ensure high quality maintenance for council fleet and plant.
• Provide technical leadership to technicians and staff.
• Ensure high level of customer service by staff.
• Supervise vehicle COI inspections across the fleet.
• Assist technicians to diagnose issues.
• Liaise with parts interpreters for parts.

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

Maintenance planning

Welding & repairs

WHS compliance

Customer service

Diagnostics ability

Education

Certificate III Heavy Vehicle Mechanical Technology

Construction White Card

Queensland C Class licence

Job description

To provide leadership and supervise the work of mechanical staff at Banana Shire Council.

GENERAL POSITION INFORMATION

To provide leadership and supervise the work of mechanical staff at Banana Shire Council.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate and assist Workshop employees tasks and workflows including contractors
• Undertake general maintenance and repairs on plant and equipment in the Workshop and in the field in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications and Council’s preventative maintenance program
• Undertake general welding and hard facing repairs to ground engaging tools
• Ensure high quality maintenance and repair for the Council’s plant and fleet vehicles
• Provide a high level of technical advice and leadership to Technicians and employees of Council
• Ensure a high level of customer service is displayed by all employee’s
• Supervise and oversee vehicle COI inspections across the fleet
• Assist Technicians to diagnose issues with plant and equipment
• Liaise with Parts Interpreter regarding the ordering of parts and equipment required
• Ensure workshop personal operate safely in compliance with all aspects of WHS, OHS as outlined under the Legislation for all workshop and fleet operations
• Conduct and document monthly safety audits of the workshop plant and equipment
• Conduct performance reviews for the work team
• Regularly research changes to mechanical practices, policies and technology
• Contribute to the promotion of the image of the Council and the maximisation of good public relations
• Liaise with clients, other Council staff, the public, consultants, utility and government authorities in the performance of duties including providing and obtaining information
• Undertake routine administrative tasks as required by the position
• Assist senior staff to continuously improve work processes and develop new practices as required
• Participate in training, exercises and response to disaster management and recovery as required
• Undertake other relevant duties as directed, consistent with skills, competence and training.

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND LICENCE REQUIREMENTS

Compulsory

• Certificate III in Heavy Vehicle Commercial Mechanical Technology or relevant qualification and/or equivalent experience
• Construction White Card
• Queensland C Class drivers licence

ABILITIES, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

Compulsory

• Demonstrated experience in high quality maintenance, diagnosis and repair of plant and fleet vehicles.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate, lead and coordinate teams
• Demonstrated ability to resolve issues and provide expert advice about complex mechanical matters
• Demonstrated ability to stimulate a high level of performance and foster team work.
• Demonstrated focus on providing a high level of customer service at all times.
• High level of time management and organisational skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to EEO and WHS principles, practices and legislation

Desirable

• High level of oral and written communication skills
• High level of keyboard and computer skills including working knowledge of the MS Office Suite of programs and related software programs
• Current HR truck licence or willingness to acquire.

CORPORATE OBLIGATIONS

The employee agrees to comply with the following:

• Workplace Health and Safety policies and procedures
• Customer service standards
• Council’s Code of Conduct
• Council’s Environmental Policy
• Anti-discrimination legislation, actively promoting its principles in all activities
• Human Resources policies and procedures
• Financial Management policies and procedures
• Records Management policies and procedures
• Disaster Management policies and procedures

SPECIFIC CONDITIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• The employee acknowledges that this role requires them to hold and maintain a class ‘C’ manual drivers licence and that the loss of licence may jeopardise employment with Council