Workshop Supervisor

Kinetic; City Of Kalamunda; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bus transit operator in Perth is seeking a Workshop Supervisor for their High Wycombe depot. The role involves supervising day-to-day workshop operations, ensuring high-quality maintenance and repairs for heavy vehicles. The ideal candidate will have a trade qualification, mechanical experience, leadership skills, and strong problem-solving abilities. This position offers not only a competitive hourly rate but also a $10,000 sign-on bonus, reflecting our commitment to a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Attractive hourly rate

Employee Assistance Program

$10,000 sign-on bonus

Qualifications

• Trade qualification or equivalent in mechanical technology.
• Medium-rigid license essential; heavy-rigid license preferable.
• Forklift license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day workshop operations and improvements.
• Ensure maintenance of all heavy commercial vehicles.
• Conduct preventative vehicle maintenance.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Leadership skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology

Job description

The Opportunity:

Are you ready to take the reins and lead a growing team in the heavy vehicle industry? This is your chance to join Kinetic as a Workshop Supervisor at our High Wycombe depot and play a pivotal role in expanding our WA operations during this exciting period of growth.

Our workshop team ensures our buses stay in top condition through high-quality maintenance and repairs. As Workshop Supervisor, you’ll have a hands-on approach in overseeing day-to-day workshop operations, drive performance improvements, and ensure our fleet meets the highest standards of safety and reliability.

Key Accountabilities:

• Responsible for ensuring efficient fleet management and maintenance for the depot operations, including planning and fleet readiness for the day-to-day utilisation
• Maintenance and upkeep of all heavy commercial vehicles
• Providing support on fleet-related matters across the organisation
• Supervising and developing a small but growing team
• Analysing and improving the workshop’s performance to making sure that things are running smoothly
• Oversee and conduct preventative vehicle maintenance to ensure that vehicles are maintained to an efficient level and available for our operational needs
• Undertake and oversee maintenance and repair work on engines, transmissions, rectify defects / faults in a timely manner
• Maintaining timely service and maintenance records in accordance with company and regulatory requirements

The boxes you'll tick:

• Trade qualification, Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology or equivalent.
• Previous mechanical experience in providing maintenance and repair to heavy commercial fleet (bus and truck).
• Medium-rigid license essential, heavy-rigid license preferable.
• Forklift license (preferable).
• Leadership skills to motivate and facilitate work teams in the achievement of results
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to implement solutions decisively.
• High level oral and written communication skills

What we offer you:

• An attractive hourly rate with the opportunity to be close to home in Perth
• A diverse, inclusive, and supportive work environment that enables you to succeed
• An Employee Assistance Program which includes wellbeing support, financial and nutritional coaching, counselling, and legal advice
• ***Receive a $10,000 sign on bonus***

About us:

Kinetic is the leading mass transit bus operator across Australia and New Zealand, offering you the perfect opportunity to grow your career and take it to new heights. As a business who genuinely cares about our customers, our people, and our environment, we are industry leaders in delivering zero-emission technology, investing in our communities, training and developing our people, and providing an inclusive workplace which reflects the communities we serve.

For more information, please visit the Kinetic website www.wearekinetic.com

How you apply:

Kinetic is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and our people represent the community which we service. We invite all suitably qualified persons of all sexualities, genders and cultures, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, to apply.

If you are ready for a challenging and rewarding career with Kinetic then click the 'Apply' button now!