Workshop Supervisor

Toyota Material Handling Australia; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Career progression within a national</

Ongoing training and professional dev.

Supportive leadership team and culture

Job summary

Toyota Material Handling Australia (TMHA) is seeking an experienced Workshop Supervisor to lead the Adelaide workshop, overseeing repairs and maintenance of the rental fleet and ensuring safety and quality standards.

You will manage a skilled team, drive productivity, report performance, and support continuous improvement initiatives across the workshop.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in material handling equipment, automotive, heavy vehicle, mechanical, agricultural equipment or related industry.
• Experience supervising or leading a workshop team.
• Strong leadership, communication and people management skills.
• Commitment to workplace safety and best practice.
• Experience with internal combustion engines, battery electric equipment and hydraulic systems (highly regarded).
• Experience using ERP systems, particularly M3, will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead and promote a strong safety culture and zero-harm mindset.
• Supervise workflow and workshop operations to ensure timely, high-quality jobs.
• Coordinate preparation, commissioning and delivery of new equipment.
• Provide leadership and coaching to Pre-Delivery & Workshop Technicians and Apprentices.
• Monitor schedules and report on workshop performance and targets.
• Ensure quality, safety and compliance of all work undertaken.
• Drive continuous improvement to maximise productivity and efficiency.
• Maintain exceptional internal and external customer service standards.
• Identify opportunities for business growth and operational improvement.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication

Safety culture

Troubleshooting

Education

Trade qualification in material handling equipment / related industry

Tools

M3

Job description

Toyota Material Handling Australia (TMHA) is one of Australia's leading suppliers of forklifts, warehouse equipment and material handling solutions. Backed by the strength and reputation of the Toyota brand, we provide innovative solutions and exceptional service to customers across a wide range of industries nationwide.

As our business continues to grow, we are seeking an experienced and motivated Workshop Supervisor to join our Adelaide team.

About the Role

Reporting to the Branch Service Manager, you will lead the day-to-day operations of our workshop, ensuring the efficient preparation and delivery of new equipment to customers while overseeing repairs and maintenance of our rental fleet.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you will drive safety, quality, productivity and customer satisfaction while supporting and developing a skilled workshop team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and promote a strong safety culture, supporting TMHA's commitment to a zero-harm workplace.
• Supervise workflow and workshop operations to ensure jobs are completed efficiently and to a high standard.
• Coordinate the preparation, commissioning and delivery of new equipment to customers.
• Provide leadership, coaching and technical guidance to Pre-Delivery & Workshop Technicians as well as Apprentices.
• Monitor production schedules and provide regular reporting on workshop performance and new equipment completion targets.
• Ensure the quality, safety and compliance of all work undertaken.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to maximise workshop productivity and efficiency.
• Maintain exceptional internal and external customer service standards.
• Identify opportunities for business growth and operational improvement.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures and quality standards.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will be an experienced workshop leader who can effectively balance people management, customer expectations and operational performance.

You will bring:

• A trade qualification in material handling equipment, automotive, heavy vehicle, mechanical, agricultural equipment or a related industry.
• Previous experience supervising or leading a workshop team.
• Strong leadership, communication and people management skills.
• A genuine commitment to workplace safety and best practice.
• Experience working with internal combustion engines, battery electric equipment and hydraulic systems (highly regarded).
• Sound mechanical and technical troubleshooting skills.
• Strong planning, organisational and time management abilities.
• Experience using ERP systems, particularly M3, will be highly regarded.
• A proactive attitude with a focus on continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.

Why Join TMHA?

At TMHA, our people are our greatest asset. We are committed to providing a supportive environment where employees can build rewarding long-term careers.

We offer:

• A stable and respected organisation backed by the globally recognised Toyota brand.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Career progression within a national business.
• A supportive leadership team and collaborative workplace culture.
• Competitive remuneration package.
• A strong commitment to employee safety, wellbeing and development.

Toyota Material Handling Australia has the widest range of forklifts and battery-electric warehouse products available in Australia, ensuring that whatever your requirements we have a suitable material handling solution. If you are after a new forklift sale or purchase, forklift rental or hire, or a used forklift, we can assist with your requirements.

We are the exclusive Australian retailer for new sales of world renowned forklift brands - Toyota, BT Lift Trucks and Raymond Forklifts - allowing for a combination of counterbalance, electric powered pallet trucks, stackers, order pickers and narrow aisle equipment that is second to none.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

Toyota Material Handling Australia has the widest range of forklifts and battery-electric warehouse products available in Australia, ensuring that whatever your requirements we have a suitable material handling solution. If you are after a new forklift sale or purchase, forklift rental or hire, or a used forklift, we can assist with your requirements.

We are the exclusive Australian retailer for new sales of world renowned forklift brands - Toyota, BT Lift Trucks and Raymond Forklifts - allowing for a combination of counterbalance, electric powered pallet trucks, stackers, order pickers and narrow aisle equipment that is second to none.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.