Workshop Manager

Koppens Developments; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction firm based in Cairns seeks a Workshop Manager to oversee daily operations in their workshop. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in diesel fitting and workshop management, with strong leadership skills. Responsibilities include managing job flow and ensuring quality control. This is a long-term opportunity offering training and development, along with significant career advancement prospects.

Benefits

Company vehicle

Phone

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience as a Diesel Fitter.
• 3+ years’ experience in a Leading Hand or management position.
• Proficient in management of servicing and repairs.

Responsibilities

• Manage job allocation and job flow process.
• Oversee staff productivity and output.
• Quality control of services and repairs across the workshop.

Skills

Diesel fitting

Leadership

Workshop management

Problem-solving

Safety compliance

Education

Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade

Tools

Earthmoving machinery

Job description

Koppens Developments founded in 1930 by the Koppens family specializes in building, civil infrastructure, and industrial services on a large-scale national public works as well as smaller private local projects. Koppens Developments strive to deliver innovative, effective, and economic solutions for our clients. Our focus is to provide a safe workplace and deliver quality workmanship. A long history of successful projects and satisfied customers, contributes to our strong position in the local civil construction industry.

Koppens creates a workplace where people excel, and they invest in employees as we believe employees must have an opportunity to upskill. By putting staff through apprenticeships/traineeships, tickets, and additional courses we strive to build teams that reflect the diverse community in which we live and work. Koppens believes in sharing knowledge to ensure continuous learning and development, encouraging a culture where people are proud of their work and respect each other. This means that we turn up because we want to be there. Koppens is a team, backing our colleagues and celebrating their growth and success together.

The Role

We are seeking a Workshop Manager to join our management team in Cairns. This position is responsible for day-to-day management of our Workshop, the coordination of resources and liaising with stakeholders to ensure work is delivered on time and to a quality standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage job allocation and job flow process including scheduling and labour allocation in servicing, repair and maintenance of vehicles and plant machinery
• Manage and oversee staff productivity and output to ensure daily, weekly and monthly tasks are completed effectively and on time
• Order and track parts and consumables whilst maintaining cost effective job costing
• Identify and implement improvements in processes, procedures or systems
• Mentoring and training apprentices/tradespersons to raise the bar of work performed
• Conduct Daily Prestart, undertake HSEQ Inspections, and deliver Toolbox Talks.
• Quality control of services and repairs across the workshop
• Ensure all documentation for workshop activities is recorded and stored effectively
• Deliver on all safety requirements as per industry standards.

Requirements

• 5+ years’ experience as a Diesel Fitter
• 3+ years’ experience in a Leading Hand or management position
• Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade or equivalent
• Proficient in management of servicing and repairs
• Strong leadership capability
• Willing to visit remote construction sites to complete jobs when required.
• Sound knowledge of a variety of different earthmoving machinery
• Great work ethic and ability to positively influence work culture.
• Ability to implement SWMS and champion the utilisation of correct PPE.

Growing business with exciting career development opportunities

Modern and varied fleet of vehicles

Strong internal systems to support operations.

Significant training and development opportunities to upskill employees.

Ongoing mentorship from all levels of the business

Company vehicle and phone

About You

You are an experienced Tradesperson that understands what it takes to run an organised workshop, and you are seeking your next challenge. This is a long-term opportunity based in Cairns, it would suit someone who is looking for a security and to cement themselves within a local organisation.

If you are passionate about all things diesel and this advertisement interests you, we encourage you to apply now!

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