Workshop Manager

W3Global

Cairns Regional

On-site

AUD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Phone and laptop
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Job summary

W3Global in Cairns is seeking an experienced Workshop Manager to lead our Cairns operation. This hands-on leadership role requires a strong technical background in Auto Electrical or Transport Refrigeration and the ability to manage people, workflow and customer relationships.

You will oversee daily workshop operations, mentor technicians and apprentices, schedule jobs, ensure quality workmanship and safety, manage parts and suppliers, monitor performance, and build lasting customer connections.

Qualifications

  • Experience leading a workshop or service team with hands-on technical focus.
  • Strong diagnostic and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Excellent communication and customer service abilities.
  • Commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.
  • Sound computer and administration skills.
  • Current driver's licence.

Responsibilities

  • Managing the day-to-day operations of the workshop.
  • Leading, mentoring and supporting technicians and apprentices.
  • Planning and scheduling workshop jobs to maximise productivity.
  • Ensuring high-quality workmanship and customer satisfaction.
  • Providing technical support and guidance to the team.
  • Managing parts procurement and supplier relationships.
  • Monitoring workshop performance, efficiency and profitability.
  • Maintaining a safe and compliant workplace.
  • Building and maintaining strong customer relationships.

Skills

Team leadership
Diagnostics
Problem solving
Communication
Customer service
Safety
Quality
Continuous improvement
Administration
Computer skills
Driver's licence

Education

Auto Electrical
Transport Refrigeration

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Workshop Manager to lead our Cairns operation. This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone with a strong technical background in either Auto Electrical or Transport Refrigeration who can effectively manage people, workflow and customer relationships.

If you're currently a Leading Hand, Senior Technician, Service Manager or Workshop Manager looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

About The Role

As Workshop Manager, you'll be responsible for:

  • Managing the day-to-day operations of the workshop
  • Leading, mentoring and supporting technicians and apprentices
  • Planning and scheduling workshop jobs to maximise productivity
  • Ensuring high-quality workmanship and customer satisfaction
  • Providing technical support and guidance to the team
  • Managing parts procurement and supplier relationships
  • Monitoring workshop performance, efficiency and profitability
  • Maintaining a safe and compliant workplace
  • Building and maintaining strong customer relationships
About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Trade Qualifications And Experience In Either
  • Auto Electrical, or
  • Transport Refrigeration
  • Previous experience leading a team or supervising technicians
  • Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and customer service abilities
  • A commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement
  • Sound computer and administration skills
  • Current driver's licence
What's on Offer?
  • Competitive salary package
  • Company vehicle
  • Phone and laptop
  • Relocation assistance available for the right candidate
  • Long-term career opportunity with a growing North Queensland business
  • Supportive team environment
  • Opportunity to help drive the future growth of the business
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