Workshop Leading Hand — Lead Bus Maintenance Team

Transdev John Holland Buses NSW; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent earning potential

Five weeks annual leave

Opal Card for travel

Tools and uniforms provided

Overtime opportunities

Career development

Free staff bus service

Job security

Job summary

Transdev John Holland Buses NSW is seeking a Workshop Leading Hand to provide hands-on leadership to a diverse maintenance team across three depots in Port Botany, Randwick and Waverley, ensuring safety, quality and fleet reliability.

You will supervise mechanics, auto electricians, body repairers, spray painters, and apprentices; perform trade-based maintenance; conduct inspections; and drive maintenance strategies to improve fleet performance.

Qualifications

• Must hold NSW Motor Vehicle Trade Certificate (MVTC) as Motor Mechanic.
• Alternatively, NSW MVTC as Panel Beater or Auto Electrician with bus industry knowledge may be considered.
• Current HC Driver Licence, or Class C with willingness to upgrade to HC on commencement.
• Demonstrated supervisory or team leadership experience in maintenance, transport, fleet or workshop.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily workshop activities to meet fleet requirements.
• Supervise Mechanics, Auto Electricians, Body Repairers, Spray Painters, Trade Assistants, Apprentices and contractors.
• Perform maintenance and repair work on the bus fleet safely and efficiently.
• Conduct vehicle inspections and functional checks for service readiness.
• Undertake fault finding, diagnostics and QA to uphold maintenance standards.
• Support maintenance strategies and initiatives to improve fleet performance and reliability.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records using computerised systems.
• Monitor labour utilisation, inventory and workshop productivity.
• Investigate maintenance issues and prepare reports as required.
• Oversee warranty-related activities to ensure compliance with requirements.
• Promote a strong safety culture and regulatory compliance.

Skills

People leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Computer literacy

Teamwork

Education

MVTC – Motor Mechanic

MVTC – Panel Beater/Auto Electrician

Job description

Transdev John Holland Buses NSW is seeking a Workshop Leading Hand to provide hands-on leadership to a diverse maintenance team across three depots in Port Botany, Randwick and Waverley, ensuring safety, quality and fleet reliability.

You will supervise mechanics, auto electricians, body repairers, spray painters, and apprentices; perform trade-based maintenance; conduct inspections; and drive maintenance strategies to improve fleet performance.