Workshop Foreman

Brooks Hire; Shire Of Broome; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with penalty rates

10-hour workdays with overtime

Recruit and develop your own workshop팀

Ownership of workshop operations

Ongoing training and development

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Career growth with an established AU‑s

Job summary

Brooks Hire in Broome, WA is seeking a Workshop Foreman to lead our workshop operations, oversee servicing and maintenance of earthmoving equipment, and build a capable team at the Broome branch.

You will manage day-to-day workshop activities, drive diagnostics and repairs, and coordinate parts, stock, and customer communication while upholding strict safety and quality standards. This is a hands-on leadership role with room to shape the workshop's future.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in Heavy Duty Plant Mechanics is essential.
• Minimum 3 years' experience as a Plant Mechanic.
• Experience leading and developing a workshop team.
• Solid knowledge of heavy-duty equipment.
• Competence in routine maintenance procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate workshop operations, servicing and maintenance.
• Perform mechanical diagnostics, troubleshooting and repairs.
• Coordinate equipment dispatch and ensure machinery is ready when needed.
• Monitor parts and stock, including stocktakes.
• Liaise with customers and internal teams to keep jobs moving.
• Maintain high safety, workmanship and housekeeping standards.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Mechanical diagnostics

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Education

Trade qualification in Heavy Duty Plant Mechanics

Job description

Take the lead. Build your team. Make your mark.

Ready to take the next step in your career?

Join the Brooks Hire family and be part of a thriving, family-owned company that has been a leader in the industry since 1979. With branches spanning across Australia, Brooks Hire boasts a vast fleet of over 5,500 pieces of machinery, making it one of the largest privately owned hire companies in the country.

We are on the lookout for a skilled Workshop Foreman to take the lead at our Broome, WA branch. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys leading from the front, getting their hands dirty and having a real say in how a workshop operates. This role offers the opportunity to build your own team, recruit the right people and shape the future of the workshop as the business grows.

As the Workshop Foreman, you'll play a pivotal role in leading the workshop operations, handling the servicing and maintenance of our extensive earthmoving equipment. Your responsibilities will range from team management, mechanical diagnosis and repairs to equipment dispatch, stock takes, and client coordination.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive pay package with penalty rates for the right candidate
• 10-hour workdays, with overtime opportunities
• The opportunity to recruit and develop your own workshop team
• Real ownership of workshop operations, with room to make the role your own
• Ongoing training and development
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• The opportunity to grow your career with an established Australian business

What you'll be doing

You'll play a key role in keeping our earthmoving equipment in top shape while making sure the workshop runs safely, efficiently and productively.

Your day-to-day will include:

• Leading and coordinating workshop operations, servicing and maintenance
• Getting hands-on with mechanical diagnostics, troubleshooting and repairs
• Coordinating equipment dispatch and ensuring machinery is ready when needed
• Monitoring parts and stock, including stocktakes
• Liaising with customers and internal teams to keep jobs moving
• Maintaining high standards of safety, workmanship and housekeeping

What we're looking for:

• Trade qualification in Heavy Duty Plant Mechanics (Essential)
• Minimum 3 years' experience as a Plant Mechanic
• Experience managing a team
• Solid knowledge of Heavy Duty Equipment
• Competence in routine maintenance procedures
• Driver License, HR preferred
• Forklift/High-risk work licenses desirable
• Branch management experience desirable
• Hands-on approach with sound computer skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment
• Flexible work hours/days
• Ability to pass a Medical including a Drug & Alcohol test

Join Brooks Hire in Broome!

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