Workshop Leading Hand - Caravan Servicing & Repairs

Signature Caravan Repairs; City Of Armadale; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-operated caravan repair business in Armadale seeks an experienced Workshop Leading Hand. This role is hands-on, overseeing daily workshop activities, managing a team, and ensuring quality service. Ideal candidates will have essential caravan experience and proven leadership skills. This permanent full-time position offers an attractive salary along with monthly and quarterly bonuses, company vehicle, and phone.

Benefits

Attractive salary

Monthly bonuses

Quarterly bonuses

Company phone and vehicle provided

Qualifications

• Experience as a Workshop Foreman or Senior Technician essential.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and staff.
• High attention to detail and outstanding organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily workshop activities and manage a team of technicians.
• Ensure jobs are completed on time and to a high standard.
• Maintain safety standards and proper use of equipment.

Skills

Caravan experience

Leadership skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Job description

Workshop Leading Hand - Caravan Servicing & Repairs

We are seeking an experienced Caravan Workshop Leading Hand or Senior Technician, with repair experience looking for a promotion, to hit the ground running and lead by example on the floor. You’ll be right in the thick of the action, working alongside the team, overseeing jobs, and ensuring workshop operations run smoothly and safely.

This is NOT a desk job. If you're looking to stay behind a computer all day, this isn't the role for you. The Workshop Leading Hand is a hands-on and on the tools role and you will be responsible for coordinating the day-to-day operations by planning, monitoring, and controlling all servicing and repairs that come in and go out.

Key responsibilities:

• Oversee and coordinate daily workshop activities
• Work side-by-side with technicians and tradespeople
• Ensure jobs are completed to a high standard and on time
• Maintain workflow, quality control, and safety standards
• Be the go-to person for troubleshooting and job planning on the floor

We’re after someone who thrives in a practical, active environment, enjoys leading from the front, has strong organisational and communication skills, the ability to multitask, problem solve, think on your feet and prioritise and delegate tasks.

We are in a newly-built, huge workshop and large equipment and consumables are provided, but it is expected for the candidate to have sufficient tools of their own as well.

Key Tasks

• Manage, supervise and co-ordinate a team of 10 technicians, ensuring jobs are completed on time, within budget, and to the required standard.
• Maintain workshop efficiency and foster a productive work environment.
• Support our Business Owners and Service Advisors in liaison with customers.
• Maintain a safe work environment, and ensure proper use of equipment.
• Liaise with management, other departments, and customers regarding work progress, issues, and solutions.
• Provide technical guidance to the team and report on progress to Business Owners and Service Advisors.

Skills and experience:

• Caravan experience is essential
• Workshop Foreman, Leading Hand or Senior Caravan Technician experience is essential
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, staff and Business Owners.
• High attention to detail.
• The ability to lead and work in a team environment.
• Outstanding time management and organisational skills

A little about us:

We pride ourselves on providing excellent service and creating a great work environment. As we are a family operated business, you are treated like a real person, not just another number. If you're looking for a long-term career in a growing industry with plenty of opportunities for growth and development, this is the place for you.

Our growth and strength as a company starts inwards, with a strong focus on our staff culture. We know the importance of coming to work each day motivated, and leaving with a sense of achievement.

What's on offer:

• Permanent full-time position
• SOR Location – Forrestdale | Newly built state of the art workshop
• Attractive salary | Monthly bonuses & Quarterly bonuses
• Company phone and vehicle provided!

Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining why you would be a suitable fit for the role.

Unlock job insights

Salary match • Number of applicants • Skills match

Your application will include the following questions:

• How many years' experience do you have as a Workshop Leading Hand?
• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Workshop Foreperson?
• Which of the following forklift licences do you have?
• Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?
• How much notice are you required to give your current employer?

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