Workshop Manager - Heavy Fleet (Relocate to Wagga)

JJ's Waste & Recycling; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary negotiable based on experience

Company car and phone supplied

Health funds available

Novated leasing options

Career development across 17 divisions

Job summary

JJ’s Waste & Recycling operates Australia-wide and seeks a Workshop Manager to lead the Wagga Wagga workshop. You’ll supervise mechanics and apprentices, drive safety, maintain compliance, and optimise workflow while staying hands-on when needed.

You’ll build strong customer and supplier relationships, manage maintenance records and audits, and mentor a team across 17 divisions with room to grow within our essential services company.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification required (Truck Mechanic – Heavy Commercial Vehicle).
• Experience running or supervising a heavy vehicle, truck, diesel or fleet workshop.
• Strong knowledge of heavy vehicle compliance and roadworthiness standards (NHVR, NHVAS).
• Experience keeping workshop documentation and preparing for audits.
• Leadership style focused on safety, quality and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Lead a safety-first workshop culture and mentor staff.
• Manage daily workshop operations to maintain scheduling and productivity.
• Ensure fleet compliance with JJ’s Fleet Management Standards and heavy vehicle regulations.
• Maintain maintenance records, fault reporting, servicing and audits.
• Ensure safety-critical work is completed to manufacturer specs and signed off.

Skills

Team leadership

Safety compliance

NHVR knowledge

Heavy vehicle maintenance

Audits

Education

Truck Mechanic – Heavy Commercial Vehicle

Job description

JJ’s Waste & Recycling operates Australia-wide and seeks a Workshop Manager to lead the Wagga Wagga workshop. You’ll supervise mechanics and apprentices, drive safety, maintain compliance, and optimise workflow while staying hands-on when needed.

You’ll build strong customer and supplier relationships, manage maintenance records and audits, and mentor a team across 17 divisions with room to grow within our essential services company.