Workshop Leading Hand: Lead Bus Maintenance Team

Transdev Australasia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowances

Overtime opportunities

Rostered day off (RDO)

Five weeks annual leave

Opal Card travel

Tools and uniforms provided

Staff bus service

Career development

Job security

Job summary

Transdev John Holland Buses is seeking a Workshop Leading Hand in Sydney to lead a maintenance team across multiple trades. You will ensure safety, quality and fleet availability while overseeing daily workshop activities and coordinating with internal teams.

The role focuses on hands-on leadership, supervising mechanics and contractors, and maintaining high standards of maintenance, documentation and compliance.

Qualifications

• Current NSW MVTC as a Motor Mechanic (essential).
• Alternatively, NSW MVTC qualification as a Panel Beater or Auto Electrician with significant bus industry knowledge will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily workshop activities to ensure fleet requirements are met.
• Provide supervision to Mechanics, Auto Electricians, Body Repairers, Trade Assistants and contractors.
• Perform trade-based 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 maintain high standards.
• Support maintenance strategies and initiatives to improve fleet performance.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and monitor workshop productivity.

Skills

People leadership

Supervisory experience

Diagnostics

Maintenance practices

Safety compliance

Education

NSW MVTC Motor Mechanic

Job description

Transdev John Holland Buses is seeking a Workshop Leading Hand in Sydney to lead a maintenance team across multiple trades. You will ensure safety, quality and fleet availability while overseeing daily workshop activities and coordinating with internal teams.

The role focuses on hands-on leadership, supervising mechanics and contractors, and maintaining high standards of maintenance, documentation and compliance.