Workshop Manager

Lindsay Brothers Management Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Novated leasing

Referral reward program

Merchandise discounts

Career development opportunities

Aus-wide career mobility

Safety-first workplace culture

Job summary

Lindsay Transport in Derrimut seeks an experienced Workshop Manager to lead a busy heavy vehicle workshop and mentor a skilled team. You will drive safety, quality and performance while maintaining fleet availability and coordinating maintenance needs.

You are a hands-on leader with a track record in workshop or fleet operations, capable of balancing priorities and developing people across trades and apprenticeships.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a workshop, fleet maintenance, or heavy vehicle operation.
• Track record coaching and developing tradespeople and apprentices.
• Strong safety, compliance and continuous improvement focus.
• Experience in transport, logistics or related industries.
• Strong planning, scheduling and resource management skills.
• Hands-on leadership style with front-line capability.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong, visible leadership to the workshop team and mentor apprentices.
• Oversee planning and allocation of work; manage repair and maintenance of a high‑volume fleet.
• Ensure safety, quality and compliance; raise purchase orders and oversee stock.
• Collaborate with operational teams to adapt to fleet priorities and breakdowns.

Skills

Workshop leadership

Heavy vehicle operation

People leadership

Transport industry experience

Planning & scheduling

Safety compliance

Communication

Fleet equipment knowledge

Education

Heavy Vehicle Mechanical Trade Qualification

Job description

The Opportunity

Lindsay Transport is seeking an experienced Workshop Manager to lead our Derrimut operation. This is more than a workshop management role. It's an opportunity to take ownership of a busy heavy vehicle workshop, mentor and develop a skilled team, and play a key role in maintaining one of Australia's leading transport fleets. We're looking for a genuine leader who earns respect through action, builds strong teams, drives accountability, and creates a culture where safety, quality and performance are non negotiable. If you're passionate about developing people, improving workshop performance, and leading from the front, we'd like to hear from you.

What You'll Do

Leadership & Team Development

Provide strong, visible leadership and direction to the workshop team. Lead, motivate and support employees to achieve individual and team performance goals. Set clear expectations and drive accountability, productivity and quality. Coach, mentor and develop apprentices and workshop employees. Foster a positive, respectful and safety-focused workshop culture. Lead by example and be prepared to get hands-on when required.

Workshop Operations

Oversee the planning, prioritisation and allocation of work across the workshop and maintenance team. Manage the repair, maintenance and testing of a high-volume heavy vehicle fleet and associated mechanical and electrical components. Monitor workflow and workshop priorities to minimise downtime and keep the fleet moving. Provide technical support to the team and assist with breakdowns and call-outs when required. Raise and process repair and purchase orders and oversee stock and receivables. Ensure workshop documentation, maintenance records and compliance requirements are completed accurately and on time. Work closely with operational teams to respond to changing fleet and maintenance priorities.

About You

You're an experienced workshop leader who understands that successful operations are built on strong people, clear expectations, and a culture of continuous improvement. You know how to balance workshop demands, fleet availability, team development, and operational priorities while maintaining high standards of safety and workmanship. To be successful, you'll bring:

• Previous experience leading a workshop, fleet maintenance, or heavy vehicle operation
• A Heavy Vehicle Mechanical Trade Qualification or significant industry experience
• Proven success leading, coaching, and developing tradespeople and apprentices
• Experience within transport, logistics, fleet, agricultural, or related industries
• Strong planning, scheduling, and resource management skills
• A hands-on leadership style with the ability to lead from the front
• A commitment to safety, compliance, and continuous improvement
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships across all levels of the business
• Experience across Kenworth, DAF, Cummins and BPW equipment will be highly regarded.

What’s On Offer

• Competitive Remuneration Package + Company Vehicle
• Modern, clean, state of the art workshop and well-maintained vehicles
• Recognition and rewards for key service milestones
• Get a $1500 reward for referring others to Lindsay
• Score a 40% discount on Ringers Western merch and 15% off Bridgestone Tyres
• Lease your next Vehicle pre-tax through our Novated Leasing partner
• Access to financial support to complete training & tickets
• Ongoing career development and transfer opportunities in our growing Aus-wide business
• Supportive, safety-first and inclusive workplace culture

Why Join Lindsay Transport?

This is an opportunity to take ownership of a busy workshop within a large Australian Transport operation and have a genuine impact on your team, workshop performance and fleet availability. If you're a hands-on workshop leader who takes pride in developing people, lifting standards and getting the job done, we'd like to hear from you.

Contact

For a confidential discussion, contact Angela - Recruitment Specialist, on 0437 446 488

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Lindsay Group is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Drive Your Career Forward with Lindsay Australia

At Lindsay Australia, we're proud to connect communities whilst delivering Australia's best. As a leader in the refrigerated transport and logistics industry, our focus is simple: deliver exceptional service while supporting the people who make it all possible—our team.

Across more than 60 transport and rural depots Australiawide, we offer exciting career opportunities in over 80 different roles—from local and long-distance drivers to warehouse, workshop, and office professionals. When you join Lindsay, you’re not just taking a job—you’re stepping into a team that values hard work, supports your growth, and takes pride in doing things the right way. We work hard to maintain quality equipment, well-run facilities, and a supportive and safe environment for our people. If you’re reliable, motivated, and looking to be part of a team that makes a real difference, we’d love to hear from you. Join the team that keeps our nation moving. Join Lindsay Australia.