Workshop Supervisor

WesTrac Cat; City Of Canning; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Novated leasing

Income protection insurance

Coles/retail discounts

Health & wellness discounts

Training & Upskilling

Employee referral program (up to $5000

Defence Force Leave

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Job summary

WesTrac is seeking an experienced Workshop Supervisor in Welshpool, WA to lead the Rebuilds Execution Team, driving safety, productivity, quality, and team performance for Cat equipment.

You’ll coach tradespeople and contractors, coordinate resources, and ensure compliance with Caterpillar standards while delivering excellent outcomes for customers in a high‑intensity mining/construction environment.

Qualifications

• HD Mechanical Trade Qualification required.
• Experience supervising in mining, construction or heavy equipment environment.
• Strong people leadership, coaching and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to organise teams, prioritise workloads and drive performance.
• Experience managing machine rebuilds, maintenance programs or fleet management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the Rebuilds Execution Team to achieve operational targets.
• Manage work orders to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery.
• Ensure compliance with Caterpillar, customer and WesTrac standards.
• Drive a strong safety culture through coaching, training and accountability.
• Coordinate labour, resources and task allocation across the workshop.
• Monitor productivity, quality and workflow performance.
• Build a collaborative and engaged team environment.
• Manage tradespeople, support personnel and contractors.

Skills

Leadership

Planning & Organisation

Safety culture

Communication

People management

Education

HD Mechanical Trade Qualification

Job description

Location: Welshpool, WA, AU, 6106

Are you a proven workshop leader looking to take the next step in your career with one of the world's largest authorised Cat® dealers?

WesTrac is seeking an experienced Workshop Supervisor to lead our Rebuilds Execution Team in Welshpool. In this pivotal leadership role, you will be responsible for driving safety, productivity, quality, and team performance while delivering outstanding outcomes for our customers.

Working closely with the Senior Supervisor, you'll lead a skilled team of tradespeople and contractors, helping shape a high-performing culture where people can thrive and perform at their best.

Roster: 8 Days 6 Off 7 Nights 7 Off 12 hours (Additional Hours Allowance & Shift Allowance)

Location: Welshpool, WA

What you’ll do:

• Leading and supporting the Rebuilds Execution Team to achieve operational targets
• Managing work orders to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery
• Ensuring compliance with Caterpillar, customer and company standards
• Driving a strong safety culture through coaching, training and accountability
• Coordinating labour, resources and task allocation across the workshop
• Monitoring productivity, quality and workflow performance
• Building a collaborative and engaged team environment
• Managing tradespeople, support personnel and contractors

Skills and Experience:

• HD Mechanical Trade Qualification
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience within a mining, construction or heavy equipment environment
• Strong people leadership, coaching and conflict resolution skills
• Demonstrated ability to organise teams, prioritise workloads and drive performance
• Proven experience managing machine rebuilds, maintenance programs or fleet management activities
• Excellent planning, communication and organisational skills
• A genuine commitment to safety and WesTrac's SPARC values: Safety, Pride, Accountability, Respect and Customer

Our Benefits inclusive of but not limited to:

• Financial Benefits – Paid Parental Leave & Secondary Carers Leave, Salary Sacrificing, Novated Leasing, Income Protection Insurance & More than 600 retail discounts such as Coles, Petbarn, Virgin, HOYTS & Crown.
• Health & Wellness – Discounts with BUPA, Fitness Passport to access multiple gyms across Australia & EAP access to support you and your immediate family.
• Culture & Career – Personal and Team Recognition (Made for More Awards), Internal Career Progression, Training & Upskilling through our award-winning WesTrac Institute.
• Employee Referral Program– Opportunity to receive a referral bonus up to $5000 for applicable roles.
• Additional Perks – Emergency Services Leave, Defence Force Reserves Leave & Employee Share Purchase Plan opportunity

Our Company & Commitment

With over 4,500 employees, WesTrac is one of the world's largest authorised Cat® equipment dealers, offering a wide range of mining and construction equipment and management solutions.

At WesTrac, we reflect diverse communities, celebrate our people's diversity, and create a culture where employees feel safe to be their authentic selves. We encourage applications from First Nations people, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds. WORK180 endorsed employer for our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equality.

Reference Number : 6424