Workshop Lead: Heavy Equipment, New Branch

Brooks Hire Service; Broken Hill; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Brand-new branch opportunity

Leadership role with ownership

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Brooks Hire, an Australian-owned family-operated equipment hire company, is opening a brand-new branch in Broken Hill. We are seeking an experienced Workshop Foreman to lead the setup and grow the workshop operations, over seeing service, maintenance and repairs of a large earthmoving fleet.

You will establish processes, build a strong team, and ensure the fleet is maintained to high standards while coordinating dispatch and repairs across branches.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in Heavy Duty Plant Mechanics (Essential).
• Min 3 years' experience as a Plant Mechanic.
• Experience managing a team.
• Solid knowledge of Heavy Duty Equipment.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to pass a Medical including a Drug & Alcohol test.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the workshop.
• Establish workshop processes and procedures.
• Servicing, diagnosing and repairing heavy earthmoving equipment.
• Coordinating equipment dispatch and returns.
• Managing workshop priorities and allocating work.
• Monitoring parts, tools and workshop stock.
• Liaising with clients and other Brooks Hire branches.
• Maintaining a high standard of housekeeping, safety and compliance.
• Supporting the growth and development of the new branch.

Skills

Team leadership

Hands-on

Communication skills

Autonomous work

Plant equipment knowledge

Education

Trade qualification in Heavy Duty Plant Mechanics

Job description

Brooks Hire, an Australian-owned family-operated equipment hire company, is opening a brand-new branch in Broken Hill. We are seeking an experienced Workshop Foreman to lead the setup and grow the workshop operations, over seeing service, maintenance and repairs of a large earthmoving fleet.

You will establish processes, build a strong team, and ensure the fleet is maintained to high standards while coordinating dispatch and repairs across branches.