Transport Workshop Manager

The Midfield Group; Warrnambool; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site canteen

Free parking

Monthly staff BBQs

Annual flu vaccination program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Midfield Group in Warrnambool, Victoria, is seeking a Transport Workshop Manager to lead our workshop team, oversee preventative maintenance, and ensure safe, efficient operation of trucks, trailers and related equipment. Based in our transport workshop, you will coordinate repairs, manage workloads and monitor costs to meet safety and reliability targets.

You will bring a trade qualification in Heavy Vehicle or Diesel Mechanics, strong leadership, and a track record of diagnosing faults

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in Heavy Vehicle or Diesel Mechanics with practical heavy vehicle experience.
• Experience leading a workshop team coordinating preventive maintenance and repairs.
• Strong fault diagnosis and troubleshooting skills with focus on repair quality.
• Proficient in maintenance management systems such as Mechanics Desk and basic reporting.
• Current driver’s licence and relevant competencies for duties.
• Desirable: experience with refrigerated transport equipment and roadtrain systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the transport workshop, leading mechanics, apprentices and staff.
• Plan and coordinate preventative maintenance, servicing, repairs and inspections.
• Allocate jobs, monitor progress, manage priorities and staff coverage.
• Coordinate with transport operations to minimise downtime and provide updates.
• Ensure faults, repairs and parts are recorded and followed up in the system.
• Ensure completed repairs pass inspections before equipment returns to service.
• Maintain a safe and organised workshop, enforce PPE and safety procedures.
• Maintain communication and shift handovers with daily status updates.
• Monitor workshop costs, labour, overtime, parts and external repair expenses.
• Coordinate external repairers and suppliers and support continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with roadworthiness, environmental and Chain of Responsibility requirements.

Skills

Heavy Vehicle Mechanics

Diesel Mechanics

Workshop leadership

Fault diagnosis

Maintenance management systems

Driver's license

Hydraulic systems

Education

Trade qualification in Heavy Vehicle or Diesel Mechanics

Tools

Mechanics Desk

Job description

At The Midfield Group, we are dedicated to fostering growth and sustainability for our suppliers, company, customers, and the communities we serve, all while delivering high-quality Australian products worldwide. As a privately-owned company, The Midfield Group offers a genuine 'Paddock to Plate' experience. We own and manage farms, factories, and distribution channels, ensuring complete control over the essential aspects of bringing livestock from paddock to plate.

We are currently seeking a Transport Workshop Manager to join our team, based in Warrnambool, Victoria.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage the daily operations of the transport workshop, leading mechanics, apprentices and support staff to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard
• Plan and coordinate preventative maintenance, scheduled servicing, repairs and inspections to maintain the safety, reliability and availability of trucks, trailers and other assigned equipment
• Allocate jobs, monitor work progress, manage priorities and ensure adequate staff coverage, training and supervision
• Coordinate with transport operations to minimise vehicle downtime, prioritise urgent repairs and provide accurate updates on equipment availability and expected completion times
• Ensure all reported faults, repairs, labour, parts and outstanding work are accurately recorded and followed up in Mechanics Desk or the designated maintenance system
• Ensure completed repairs undergo appropriate inspections and functional checks before equipment returns to service, and investigate recurring faults or rework
• Maintain a safe and organised workshop, enforce PPE and safety procedures, and ensure hazards, incidents and corrective actions are managed in accordance with company requirements
• Maintain effective communication and shift handovers, including daily workshop status updates and regular reporting to the Transport Manager
• Monitor workshop costs, labour, overtime, parts and external repair expenses within approved budgets and purchasing authority
• Coordinate external repairers and suppliers as required, support continuous improvement initiatives, and ensure compliance with relevant roadworthiness, environmental and Chain of Responsibility requirements

SKILLS & EXPERIENCES:

• Relevant trade qualification in Heavy Vehicle Mechanics or Diesel Mechanics, with practical experience maintaining heavy vehicles and trailers
• Demonstrated experience leading a workshop team and coordinating preventative maintenance, servicing and repair activities
• Strong fault diagnosis and troubleshooting skills, with a focus on repair quality, safety and minimising equipment downtime
• Proficient in maintenance management systems, such as Mechanics Desk, and basic computer-based reporting tools
• Current driver's licence and relevant licences or competencies required for assigned duties
• Experience with refrigerated transport equipment, roadtrain combinations and hydraulic systems is desirable. A heavy vehicle licence is advantageous where driving duties are required
• Above award wages with employee benefits such as discounts on banking, health & travel insurance, fitness, local retailers and more
• Opportunity for career progression within our global organisation
• Safe and supportive work environment by providing an Employee Assistance Program
• On site canteen, free parking, monthly staff BBQs and annual flu vaccination program

The Midfield Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer