Workshop Manager

Fuse Recruitment; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Fuel card

Job summary

Fuse Recruitment is seeking a Workshop Manager to oversee a network of workshops in the Melbourne West Region. You will lead hands-on teams, drive safety and service standards, and shape regional operations with autonomy.

This role offers broad exposure across sites, budget accountability, and opportunities to implement process improvements. A strong manufacturing or service background in the automotive sector is preferred.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in workshop management, ideally within the service or manufacturing sectors.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams.
• Hands-on approach and familiarity with workshop safety standards and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily workshop operations, ensuring high standards of service delivery and safety.
• Lead, motivate, and develop workshop teams to achieve operational goals.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and customer satisfaction.
• Manage the regional budget, resources, and compliance requirements.
• Foster strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Monitor key KPIs to ensure performance targets are met or exceeded.
• Experience in the automotive industry.

Skills

Leadership

Workshop management

Operational improvement

Communication

Job description

Workshop Manager - Melbourne West Region

Are you ready to lead a team and drive operational excellence in the West Region? This role offers the chance to make a tangible impact, oversee multiple workshops, and shape service delivery across a key geographical area. Perfect for an experienced leader seeking autonomy and diverse project exposure.

What you'll gain:

• Lead a network of workshops and influence operational performance across the region
• Manage a hands-on, varied role with a mix of leadership and operational responsibilities
• Competitive salary and plus a car allowance and fuel card
• Opportunity to shape local operations without being confined to corporate standards
• Work within a dynamic environment where your skills drive real outcomes
• Flexibility to influence process improvements and team performance

Key responsibilities:

• Oversee daily workshop operations, ensuring high standards of service delivery and safety
• Lead, motivate, and develop workshop teams to achieve operational goals
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and customer satisfaction
• Manage the regional budget, resources, and compliance requirements
• Foster strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
• Monitor key KPIs to ensure performance targets are met or exceeded
• Experience in the automotive industry

What we're looking for:

• Proven experience in workshop management, ideally within the service or manufacturing sectors
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams
• Demonstrated operational and business improvement capability
• Hands-on approach and familiarity with workshop safety standards and compliance
• Ability to manage multiple sites and priorities simultaneously
• Self-motivated with excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Reality check:

This role is site-based across multiple workshops in the West Region, requiring occasional travel between locations. A hands-on leadership style and a focus on operational excellence are essential.