Workshop Foreman

Western Freight Management; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Supportive management team

Job summary

Western Freight Management is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Workshop Foreman to lead our workshop team and oversee the day-to-day maintenance of our heavy-vehicle and trailer fleet. You will manage maintenance scheduling, quality checks and safety compliance while keeping the fleet on the road.

Ideally you have extensive heavy-vehicle workshop experience, trade qualifications as a Heavy Vehicle or Diesel Mechanic, and proven leadership abilities in a busy workshop environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a heavy vehicle or fleet workshop environment.
• Experience with Cummins engines, Road Ranger gearboxes and Meritor Differentials is highly regarded.
• HVAIS Examiner Qualifications highly regarded.
• Strong mechanical knowledge and diagnostic skills.
• Previous experience supervising or leading a workshop team.
• Relevant trade qualification as a Heavy Vehicle Mechanic / Diesel Mechanic.
• Strong understanding of preventative maintenance, heavy vehicle and trailer repairs.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• A practical, hands-on approach and strong attention to detail.
• The ability to prioritise work in a busy workshop environment.
• Good communication and leadership skills.
• A strong commitment to safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise and support workshop technicians.
• Plan and allocate daily workshop jobs and manage workflow.
• Oversee servicing, repairs, inspections and preventative maintenance of our fleet vehicles and trailers.
• Diagnose and assist with complex mechanical and electrical faults.
• Ensure all work is completed to a high standard and within agreed timeframes.
• Conduct quality checks on completed maintenance items.
• Assist with workshop priorities and parts requirements.
• Liaise with drivers, operations staff and management regarding fleet requirements.
• Ensure workshop records, service histories and job documentation is recorded accurately.
• Ensure compliance with workplace OH&S requirements and relevant heavy vehicle regulations.

Skills

Heavy vehicle knowledge

Diagnostic skills

Team leadership

Preventative maintenance

Safety compliance

Education

Heavy Vehicle / Diesel Mechanic qualification

Tools

Cummins engines

Road Ranger gearboxes

Meritor differentials

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Workshop Foreman to lead our workshop team and oversee the day-to-day maintenance of our vehicle and trailer fleet. This is a key role for someone who combines strong mechanical knowledge with excellent organisational and people-management skills. You will be responsible for ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard, while keeping the fleet on the road and workshop operations running smoothly.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, supervise and support workshop technicians.
• Plan and allocate daily workshop jobs and manage workflow.
• Oversee servicing, repairs, inspections and preventative maintenance of our fleet vehicles and trailers.
• Diagnose and assist with complex mechanical and electrical faults.
• Ensure all work is completed to a high standard and within agreed timeframes.
• Conduct quality checks on completed maintenance items.
• Assist with workshop priorities and parts requirements.
• Liaise with drivers, operations staff and management regarding fleet requirements.
• Ensure workshop records, service histories and job documentation is recorded accurately.
• Ensure compliance with workplace OH&S requirements and relevant heavy vehicle regulations.

About you

• Proven experience in a heavy vehicle or fleet workshop environment.
• Experience with Cummins engines, Road Ranger gearboxes and Meritor Differentials is highly regarded.
• HVAIS Examiner Qualifications highly regarded.
• Strong mechanical knowledge and diagnostic skills.
• Previous experience supervising or leading a workshop team.
• Relevant trade qualification as a Heavy Vehicle Mechanic / Diesel Mechanic.
• Strong understanding of preventative maintenance, heavy vehicle and trailer repairs.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• A practical, hands-on approach and strong attention to detail.
• The ability to prioritise work in a busy workshop environment.
• Good communication and leadership skills.
• A strong commitment to safety and quality.

About us

• Western Freight Management is an established business offering full-time employment with a supportive management team.
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Full-time employment with an established business.
• Supportive management team.
• Opportunity to lead and develop a skilled workshop team.