Workshop Manager - Hands on Role

CB Energy; Logan City; In loco; AUD 90.000 - 120.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Mobile phone provided

Descrizione del lavoro

CB Energy is seeking a Hands-On Workshop Manager in Queensland to lead maintenance on civil and electrical fleet, plant and small equipment. You will be on the tools while building out scheduling, ordering and coordination, growing into full maintenance leadership.

Role emphasizes autonomy, local work, and a practical, hands-on approach. You will manage a diverse fleet and report to the maintenance team, ensuring uptime and safety.

Competenze

• Trade qualifications in diesel/heavy vehicle preferred.
• 3–5 years experience with earthmoving equipment.
• HR license beneficial if held.

Mansioni

• Hands-on maintenance and repairs on fleet and small plant.
• Manage preventative maintenance schedules to minimise downtime.
• Coordinate external specialists and repairs.
• Lead from the shop floor and ensure safety standards.

Conoscenze

Diesel Fitter

Heavy Vehicle Mechanic

Fleet maintenance

Problem solving

On-site leadership

Formazione

Trade qualification in heavy vehicle/mechanics

Strumenti

Auto electrical

Hydraulics

Welding

Crane trucks / EWP

LF Forklift

Descrizione del lavoro

Workshop Manager | Hands-On Role | Fleet & Heavy Plant

Keep the Fleet Moving – Work Local, Competitive salary package.

Are you a Senior Fitter, Mechanic, or Leading Hand ready to take the next step into managing a workshop? We're looking for a Hands-On Workshop Manager to take ownership of our civil & electrical construction fleet, plant and small equipment - and to grow into running the whole maintenance operation their way.

This isn't a role where you'll be stuck behind a desk filling out spreadsheets. You'll be at the heart of our operations - on the tools keeping gear running, while building up the scheduling, ordering and coordination side as you go.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive Pay: We value expertise and pay accordingly to attract the best in the trade.

• Benefits & Allowances: Company vehicle, fuel card, and mobile phone provided

• True Autonomy: You manage the schedule and you run the workshop your way.

• Work Locally: Work locally - no FIFO, no long commutes, home every night.

• Variety of Gear: From light vehicles and trucks to earthmoving gear and small plant, no two days are the same.

The Role

As Workshop Manager, you'll be hands-on servicing and repairing our fleet while taking on responsibility for its end-to-end health — liaising with project managers, coordinating external specialists and keeping things running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities:

• Hands-on Maintenance: Perform servicing, diagnostics, and repairs on motor vehicles, trucks (Crane trucks, EWP's, Tippers) earthmoving plant (Excavators, Skidsteers, Backhoes).

• Fleet Management: building and overseeing preventative maintenance schedules to minimise downtime.

• External Coordination: Manage relationships and quality control for overflow work and specialist external repairs.

• Small Plant Care: keeping our smaller assets and tools serviced and site-ready

• Safety First: Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant workshop environment.

What You Bring to the Team

• Trade Qualified: Diesel Fitter, Heavy Vehicle or Motor Mechanic qualifications.

• Industry Experience: Proven experience working with earthmoving equipment. A minimum of 3-5 years experience preferred.

• Other Skills highly regarded: Auto electrical, Hydraulics, Spray painting, Welding, CV Truck mounted Crane, LF Forklift, other operator tickets.

• The "Owner" Mindset: You take pride in the fleet as if it were your own and don't need hand-holding to get the job done.

• Problem Solver: Ability to diagnose complex faults and decide whether to fix them in-house or outsource for efficiency.

• Lead from the ground: A genuine willingness to be on the tools, not just directing others

• Licensing: A heavy vehicle license (HR) is highly regarded.