Workshop Supervisor

Cleanaway Careers; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Career opportunities

Safe work environment

Paid parental leave

Employee share program

Job summary

Cleanaway is seeking an experienced Workshop Supervisor to lead our workshop operations in Northgate, QLD. You will drive fleet availability, oversee scheduling, and coordinate with service providers to ensure safe, reliable operations.

A hands‑on leader with strong technical expertise is essential to optimise performance and asset reliability. You will manage a team of technicians, uphold NHVR and manufacturer standards, and contribute to a safe, compliant and cost‑effective workshop.

Qualifications

• Experience in fleet maintenance or workshop management.
• Strong mechanical knowledge in a heavy vehicle environment.
• Proven experience leading workshop or operations teams.
• Knowledge of safety and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee daily workshop operations, including scheduling and workflow management.
• Drive fleet availability and minimise vehicle downtime.
• Coordinate with external vendors for timely repairs and maintenance.
• Monitor productivity, labour utilisation and repair turnaround times.
• Lead and develop technicians and workshop staff, building a high‑performing team.
• Ensure servicing and repairs meet manufacturer specs and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Fleet maintenance

Team leadership

Heavy vehicle operations

Planning & organisation

Safety compliance

Education

Heavy Vehicle Diesel Mechanic qualification

Tools

Fleet software

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and hands‑on Workshop Supervisor to lead our workshop operations and ensure the safe, efficient and cost‑effective maintenance of our heavy vehicle fleet.

Based in Northgate, QLD, you will play a key role in maximising fleet availability, maintaining regulatory compliance and driving workshop performance. Working closely with Leading Hands, technicians, operations teams, suppliers and service providers, you will ensure our fleet remains safe, reliable and ready to support our operations.

This is an opportunity for a strong people leader with solid technical expertise to make a genuine impact on workshop performance, team capability and fleet reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee daily workshop operations, including scheduling, job allocation and workflow management through Leading Hands
• Drive fleet availability and reliability while minimising vehicle downtime
• Coordinate with external vendors and service providers to ensure timely and cost‑effective repairs and maintenance
• Monitor and improve workshop productivity, labour utilisation and repair turnaround times
• Lead, coach and develop technicians and workshop employees, building a high‑performing and engaged team
• Manage employee performance, training, succession planning and workforce capability
• Ensure servicing, maintenance and repairs are completed to manufacturer specifications, company standards and legislative requirements
• Maintain compliance with safety, environmental, NHVR and other relevant regulatory requirements
• Oversee preventative maintenance programs to improve fleet reliability and asset performance
• Manage workshop budgets, parts inventory, external repair costs and expenditure controls
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve workshop efficiency, processes and performance
• Champion workplace health and safety and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures
• Monitor, manage and report against key workshop and fleet performance KPIs
• Manage vehicle registration requirements and coordinate annual inspections to maintain NHVR scheme compliance

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Demonstrated experience in fleet maintenance, heavy vehicle operations or workshop management
• Strong mechanical and technical knowledge within a heavy vehicle environment
• Proven experience leading, coaching and developing workshop or operational teams
• A Heavy Vehicle Diesel Mechanic qualification is highly desirable
• A Heavy Rigid (HR) Vehicle Licence
• Sound knowledge of fleet compliance, preventative maintenance programs and safety requirements
• Experience using fleet and workshop management systems
• Strong planning, organisational and problem‑solving skills
• The ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced operational environment
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• A strong commitment to safety, continuous improvement and operational excellence

Success in this Role

You are a proactive, safety‑focused leader who combines strong technical knowledge with effective people leadership. You are comfortable being hands‑on when required while maintaining oversight of the broader workshop operation.

You build strong relationships, set clear expectations and develop capable, accountable teams. Most importantly, you understand the critical role the workshop plays in keeping operations moving and take pride in delivering a safe, compliant and reliable fleet.

About Us

Join us at Cleanaway and contribute to making a sustainable future possible, together.

We transform waste into resources and renewable energy. When you start to think of waste as a resource, it opens a world of possibilities.

As a high‑growth, ASX‑listed organisation with over 10,000 employees, we aim to be recognised by our customers as the most innovative and sustainable waste management company, with industry‑leading HSE performance. We are Australia’s largest company in this sector, providing essential services to millions of customers and communities nationally.

Why join Cleanaway?

• Competitive salary package
• Career opportunities in a high‑growth Australian business
• Supportive and safe work environment
• Paid parental leave
• Great company benefits, including our employee share program, company discounts, salary packaging, flu vaccinations, EAP, discounts on private health insurance and more

Our Process

Our recruitment process involves a number of checks including, but not limited to, criminal history, medicals, drug and alcohol testing, as well as verification of qualifications, licences and right-to-work status.

We are dedicated to improving employment outcomes and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We also welcome candidates of all ages, abilities, gender identities, experiences (including veterans) and cultural backgrounds.

If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us by emailing [e-mail].

Join us on our exciting journey towards a sustainable future.