Workshop Supervisor

Symal; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

New workshop facilities

Career development opportunities

National plant division support

Job summary

Symal is seeking an experienced Workshop Supervisor to run the Brendale workshop, ensuring compliance, availability and reliability of our truck, trailer and crushing plant fleet. You will lead a small team, work autonomously, and coordinate with Operations, Hire and Projects to maximise fleet readiness.

The role requires a trade qualification (Diesel Fitter/HV Mechanic), strong diagnostic skills and a proactive, hands-on leadership approach in a new, well-equipped facility.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated workshop leadership with autonomy to prioritise and deliver results.
• Strong fault finding and diagnostic capability across trucks, trailers and plant.
• Experience with HVNL/NHVR compliance and roadworthy inspections.
• Proven ability to lead teams of tradespeople and apprentices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee heavy vehicle fleet maintenance and compliance under HVNL/NHVR.
• Plan and deliver maintenance for fixed crushing plant and mobile equipment to maximise availability.
• Lead, mentor and develop up to five workshop staff; manage parts and scheduling.
• Utilise the CMMS to plan work, track asset records and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Workshop leadership

Fault-finding & diagnostics

Autonomous decision-making

Team mentorship

Education

Trade qualification as a Diesel Fitter / Heavy Vehicle Mechanic

Tools

Maintenance management system

Workshop software

Job description

Workshop Supervisor | Diesel Fitter |
Trucks, Trailers, Crushing & Mobile Plant | Brendale QLD | Competitive salary

Symal Assets is the national plant division of the Symal Group. We own, maintain and hire a large fleet of earthmoving and heavy mobile equipment, P0; trucks and trailers, crushing plant, that delivers major civil infrastructure projects across Australia. We're looking for an experienced Workshop Supervisor to run our Brendale workshop and own the compliance, availability and reliability of our Queensland fleet.

This is an autonomous, hands-on leadership role for a trade-qualified Diesel Fitter. You'll run the workshop as your own: setting priorities, leading the team and making the calls that keep our truck and trailer fleet compliant, our fixed crushing plant running and our mobile equipment ready for work. You'll do it from new workshop facilities, backed by the scale, systems and support of a large plant division.

Why Join Symal?

• Autonomous role with genuine ownership of the workshop and its results
• New workshop facilities
• Part of Symal Assets, a large national plant division within the Symal Group supported by a Workshop Manager and Regional Maintenance Manager
• Diverse fleet of trucks and trailers, fixed crushing plant, earthmoving and heavy mobile equipment
• Monday to Friday roster, home every night
• Strong safety culture and supportive leadership team
• Long-term career development opportunities within the Symal Group

About the Role

Reporting to the Regional Maintenance Manager, you'll run the Brendale workshop with a high level of autonomy. You'll be accountable for three outcomes: a compliant truck and trailer fleet, available fixed crushing plant and reliable mobile equipment. You'll lead a team of up to five tradespeople and apprentices while working closely with Operations, Hire and Allocations and project sites to maximise fleet availability and minimise downtime.

Truck and trailer fleet

• Own heavy vehicle maintenance and compliance under the Heavy Vehicle National Law and NHVR requirements
• Manage registrations, roadworthy inspections, periodic servicing and defect clearances
• Keep maintenance, inspection and repair records complete and audit ready
• Support the business in meeting its Chain of Responsibility obligations

Fixed crushing plant

• Plan and deliver maintenance that maximises crushing plant availability
• Coordinate planned shutdowns, wear part changeouts and major component replacements
• Respond quickly to breakdowns to minimise lost production
• Track availability and reliability, identify repeat failures and fix the root cause
• Coordinate preventative maintenance, servicing and breakdown repairs across earthmoving and heavy mobile plant
• Oversee diagnostics, fault finding and major repairs
• Ensure plant is serviced, inspected and ready for work before it goes out on hire

Workshop leadership

• Lead, mentor and develop a team of up to five workshop personnel
• Manage workshop scheduling and committed return to service dates
• Manage parts, inventory, suppliers and subcontractors
• Control workshop costs and work within budget
• Use the maintenance management system to plan work and keep asset records accurate
• Drive workshop safety, productivity and continuous improvement
• Build a positive, accountable and high performing team culture

About You

You'll bring strong technical expertise, practical leadership capability and the confidence to run a workshop with minimal supervision.

• Trade qualification as a Diesel Fitter, Heavy Vehicle Mechanic or Mobile Plant Mechanic
• Previous experience as a Workshop Supervisor, Workshop Manager or Leading Hand
• Experience maintaining trucks and trailers with a working knowledge of HVNL and NHVR compliance
• Experience with fixed or mobile crushing and screening plant
• Strong experience with earthmoving and heavy mobile plant
• Proven ability to lead and motivate workshop teams
• Comfortable working autonomously, setting priorities and making decisionsStrong fault finding and diagnostic capability
• Experience using maintenance management systems and workshop software
• Sound understanding of maintenance planning, compliance and cost control
• Current Driver Licence (HR licence or higher highly regarded)
• NHVAS maintenance accreditation or heavy vehicle inspection experience highly regarded

Role Requirements

• Available to work 6:00am to 4:00pm or 7:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday
• Based at our Brendale workshop, north of Brisbane
• Willing to lead from the front and remain hands-on when required

You're the Leader We're Looking For

You take pride in running an organised workshop, developing your team, solving problems and returning equipment to Operations when promised. You understand that a non-compliant truck, a stopped crusher or a broken-down machine costs the business. You set the standard through accountability, technical credibility and consistent delivery.

A career with us

At Symal, we've always known that people and performance make amazing things happen. Work like ours needs problem solvers, bold thinkers and genuinely good people. If you're looking for a passionate team and a pathway to career success, now's the time to make it yours.

There are plenty of good reasons to dig into a career at Symal.

• Forge pathways: We open doors to diverse, challenging and future-shaping construction projects to expand your experience and develop your career.
• Get ahead: From early career support and specialised learning to leadership development, we back you with tailored development programs to help you reach your goals. Success is defined by your direction and progress.
• Keep well: A healthy and happy workplace builds a brighter future. With wellness benefits, discounted health insurance, a perks and rewards platform and an industry-leading employee assistance program, we’re here to support you when you need it.
• Stay social: People are the core of Symal. Our leading-edge work and breakout spaces stocked with snacks bring the best out of our teams and keep them fuelled for their next challenge, while our social calendar is stacked with events to connect, celebrate and reward our people.

Diversity of thought fuels our progress

Our inclusion offerings are designed to open doors for individuals who may not see a traditional entry point into the construction industry. We’re empowering women to thrive in construction through Shine, championing veteran career transitions through Resolve and building meaningful careers for Aboriginal people with Wamarra - helping you build a future where you belong.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans and individuals from diverse cultural and life experiences are encouraged to apply.
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