Transport Workshop Lead - Heavy Vehicles

The Midfield Group; Warrnambool; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above award wages

Employee benefits including discounts

Job summary

The Midfield Group is seeking a Transport Workshop Manager based in Warrnambool, Victoria. You will lead a team of mechanics and apprentices, plan preventive maintenance, and ensure safe and reliable operations for trucks and equipment.

This role requires strong fault diagnosis, PPE adherence, and effective coordination with transport operations. Join a privately-owned company with a genuine 'Paddock to Plate' experience and opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic, safety-focused

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in Heavy Vehicle Mechanics; practical experience with heavy vehicles and trailers.
• Experience leading a workshop team and coordinating preventative maintenance, servicing and repairs.
• Strong fault diagnosis and troubleshooting skills; focus on repair quality and safety.
• Proficient with maintenance management systems such as Mechanics Desk and basic reporting tools.
• Current driver's licence and relevant competencies for assigned duties.
• Experience with refrigerated transport equipment and roadtrain systems is desirable; HV licence is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operations of the transport workshop, leading mechanics, apprentices and support staff to ensure safe, efficient work.
• Plan and coordinate preventative maintenance, servicing, repairs and inspections for trucks, trailers and equipment.
• Allocate jobs, monitor progress, manage priorities and ensure staff coverage and supervision.
• Coordinate with transport operations to minimise downtime and provide accurate equipment updates.
• Ensure repairs are recorded in the maintenance system and followed up.
• Maintain a safe, organised workshop with PPE compliance and proper incident reporting.
• Provide shift handover updates and regular reporting to the Transport Manager.
• Monitor workshop costs, labour, overtime and parts within budgets; control expenses.
• Coordinate external repairers and suppliers; support continuous improvement and roadworthiness compliance.

Skills

Workshop leadership

Fault diagnosis

Maintenance planning

PPE & safety

Staff supervision

Driver's licence

Education

Trade qualification in Heavy Vehicle Mechanics

Tools

Mechanics Desk

Reporting tools

Job description

The Midfield Group is seeking a Transport Workshop Manager based in Warrnambool, Victoria. You will lead a team of mechanics and apprentices, plan preventive maintenance, and ensure safe and reliable operations for trucks and equipment.

This role requires strong fault diagnosis, PPE adherence, and effective coordination with transport operations. Join a privately-owned company with a genuine 'Paddock to Plate' experience and opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic, safety-focused