Workshop Controller

CMV Group; City of Mount Gambier; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training and development

Remuneration above award wages

All PPE provided

CMV Foundation community partnerships

Annual company dinners and picnics

Discounted fitness programs

Job summary

CMV Truck Centre in Mount Gambier, SA seeks a Workshop Controller to oversee a busy service workshop and lead a team of supervisors and technicians. You will manage daily workflow, assign repair orders, and ensure timely completion while maintaining safety standards.

The role requires experience in supervision, a heavy vehicle trade qualification, and a current HR licence. Strong diagnostic and communication skills are essential to succeed in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising a team of technicians or apprentices.
• Qualified Heavy Vehicle Technician with trade certificate/qualification.
• Current HR licence is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily workflow in the service workshop to ensure efficiency and accuracy.
• Assign and dispatch repair orders to technicians based on priority and skill.
• Monitor progress and liaise with Service Manager on issues and improvements.
• Assist technicians with diagnostics and complex repairs when needed.

Skills

Supervision experience

Heavy Vehicle Technician

HR Licence

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Trade certificate in heavy vehicle

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Workshop Controller

• Work with a thriving business and dedicated team
• Great culture, benefits and competitive salary
• Highly rewarding career with opportunities to grow

About CMV Truck Centre

Barry Maney Group has been a trusted local business for over 49 years.

We are part of the CMV Group, a South Australian family-owned business which has been operating for over 90 years and now employs over 2,000 staff across South Australia and Victoria.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for an individual who is looking to expand and deepen their knowledge by overseeing and supervising a dedicated team of talented supervisors and technicians. You will be responsible for managing the daily workflow in an efficient and precise manner.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Be a safety leader within our business
• Assist the Service Manager in implementing WHS standards and procedures
• Assign and dispatch repair orders to the most appropriately skilled technician based on priority and completion time
• Monitor and follow up work progress for each technician to ensure completion on time to the customer
• Maintain a productive working environment within the service workshop
• Assist technicians with diagnosis of difficult repairs
• Regularly liaise with the Service Manager and ensure any concerns are brought to attention
• Maintain clear and open communication between technicians and service advisors
• When able, actively carry out productive service and/or repair work to assist in achieving maximum productivity of the Service Department

Skills & Experience

• Previous supervision skills / experience, preferred
• Experience as a Heavy Vehicle Technician with required trade certificate / qualification

• Current HR licence
• High level of problem solving / diagnostic skills
• Excellent ability to impart acquired knowledge to both technicians and apprentices
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Strong computer aptitude in Excel and Word

What’s in it for YOU

This is an excellent opportunity to learn, grow and advance your career with an exciting, vibrant and growing company. In return for your dedication and commitment you will receive excellent benefits and the opportunity to work with a highly motivated and engaged team.

Benefits include:

• Ongoing training and development opportunities within our workshop, giving you the opportunity to build a long and successful career in the industry.
• Become part of a well-established and dedicated team within a thriving business
• Attractive remuneration package including above award wages
• All PPE and laundered uniform provided
• Opportunities to support community partnerships with our Group CMV Foundation
• Enjoy annual company dinners and picnics
• Improve yourMind, Body and Soulwith CMV Care including access to discounted fitness programs and the CMV Peer Support Program