Workshop Supervisor

Delta Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Delta Group is seeking a Workshop Supervisor in Australia to lead the workshop team and coordinate the maintenance and repair of our heavy equipment fleet. This hands-on leadership role ensures repairs are performed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

You will plan workloads, mentor technicians, liaise with project teams to secure machine availability and timely delivery, and uphold strong safety and housekeeping practices across the workshop.

Qualifications

• Experience leading tradespeople in a heavy equipment, transport, construction or similar workshop.
• Strong knowledge of plant maintenance, fault finding and safe workshop practices.
• Excellent planning, prioritisation and problem-solving skills.
• Confident leadership style with the ability to coach and develop a team.
• Strong computer, communication and organisational skills.
• Commercial awareness across labour, parts and external repairs.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prioritise and allocate workshop jobs to mechanics, apprentices and contractors.
• Coordinate labour, workshop bays, tooling and resources.
• Monitor job progress, repair turnaround and machine availability.
• Provide daily leadership, coaching and technical support to the workshop team.
• Liaise with project and operational teams regarding machine availability and repairs.
• Coordinate parts, work orders, labour entries and purchase orders.
• Conduct toolbox meetings and maintain high safety and housekeeping standards.
• Support field service teams and provide recommendations on repair strategies.
• Identify and escalation safety, cost, quality and delivery issues.

Job description

Delta Group is the largest contractor of our type in Australia, with more than 35 years of experience delivering complex civil, piling, demolition, logistics, decontamination, and remediation solutions that shape the urban and industrial landscapes of tomorrow. With over 1,300 staff Australia-wide, our people are what set us apart and benefit from a culture of collaboration and innovation that allows them to make the most of their remarkable skills and talent.

Lead the team. Keep the fleet moving

We are looking for an experienced Workshop Supervisor to lead our workshop team and coordinate the maintenance and repair of our heavy equipment fleet.

This is a hands‑on leadership role where you’ll manage daily workflow, support your team, and ensure equipment is repaired safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, prioritise and allocate workshop jobs to mechanics, apprentices and contractors.
• Coordinate labour, workshop bays, tooling and resources.
• Monitor job progress, repair turnaround and machine availability.
• Provide daily leadership, coaching and technical support to the workshop team.
• Liaise with project and operational teams regarding machine availability and repairs.
• Coordinate parts, work orders, labour entries and purchase orders.
• Conduct toolbox meetings and maintain high safety and housekeeping standards.
• Support field service teams and provide recommendations on repair strategies.
• Identify and escalation safety, cost, quality and delivery issues.

About You

• Experience leading tradespeople in a heavy equipment, transport, construction or similar workshop.
• Strong knowledge of plant maintenance, fault finding and safe workshop practices.
• Excellent planning, prioritisation and problem-solving skills.
• Confident leadership style with the ability to coach and develop a team.
• Strong computer, communication and organisational skills.
• Commercial awareness across labour, parts and external repairs.

Key Measures of Success

Safety | Machine availability | Repair turnaround | Labour productivity | Maintenance completion | Quality and rework | Team development | Workshop standards