Workshop Supervisor

RGIT Australia; City Of Swan; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Northfleet in Hazelmere, WA is seeking a Workshop Supervisor to lead the depot and oversee maintenance of our fleet including trucks, buses and cranes. You will motivate and manage technicians and apprentices to meet safety and service standards.

The role requires a heavy-diesel background, strong diagnostics, and a hands-on approach to support operations at the Hazelmere site.

Qualifications

• Hold a Motor Vehicle Repairer's Certificate.
• 5+ years leading a workshop team.
• Excellent customer service focus.
• Maintain records of maintenance and service.
• Superior diagnostics and fault-finding skills.
• Valid MR driver’s licence and ability to pass drug/alcohol testing.
• Strong work ethic and ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication with a continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate safe and timely vehicle servicing, repairs and inspection schedules.
• Prepare, supervise and control all workshop activities.
• Manage technicians and apprentices to uphold safety and quality.
• Ensure safe, compliant working environment and policies.
• Oversee vehicle services, repairs and fleet maintenance.
• Assign work and maintain high quality standards.
• Lead corrective campaigns for fleet defects and recalls.
• Communicate progress, timeframes and costings to management.
• Maintain stock levels and liaise with parts department for repairs.

Skills

Customer service

Diagnostics

Communication

Team leadership

Safety awareness

Time management

Education

Motor Vehicle Repairer's Certificate

5+ years leading workshop

Job description

Hazelmere, Western Australia 6055, Australia

Full-time Permanent Experienced

Posted 18 Sep 2026

Description

Northfleet is the largest and most diverse fleet provider in WA, with over 20 years of experience in the region. We have a dedicated history of delivering safe and efficient transport and hire solutions to our valued clients across our depots in WA.

We are seeking driven, team-oriented Workshop Supervisor to join our team in Hazelmere. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading our Hazelmere Depot and overseeing the maintenance and repair of our vehicles, trucks, buses and cranes, ensuring the highest standards of safety and service excellence are maintained.

If you are a highly skilled, heavy diesel mechanical trades expert that is willing to get their hands dirty and offer technical support as well, we’d like to hear from you. Your ability to motivate and inspire diverse teams to meet operational demandswill be highly regarded.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Working closely with the Operations Manager to coordinate safe and timely vehicle servicing, repairs and inspection schedules to ensure optimum operational efficiency.
• Prepare, supervise and control all workshop activities
• Manage technicians and apprentices to ensure the highest of safety and quality standards are maintained
• Responsible for ensuring a safe and compliance working environment and adherence to company policies and procedures
• Actively responsible for the services, mechanical repairs and maintenance of the fleet
• Work allocation and ensuring the highest standards of quality are maintained.
• Manage corrective campaigns for fleet defects, recalls and warranty replacements
• Communicate work progress to management including time frames and costings
• Ensure adequate stock levels are maintained and liaise with spare parts department to ensure that the correct inventory is included for repair orders.
• Ensure the highest standards of housekeeping are maintained
• Assist with review and quoting of vehicle damage for customer on charges
• Assist in completing servicing and repair duties of the fleet to meet operational requirements.
• Attend mine site and remote areas for vehicle breakdowns and servicing requirements
• Monitoring the use of materials and equipment to minimise waste and damage
• Assist parts inventory to maintain stock levels to enable servicing and repairs to be completed without delay

Skills and Experience:

• Hold a Motor Vehicle Repairer's Certificate
• At least 5 years previous experience in leading a workshop team
• Excellent customer service focus
• High standards of maintenance and service keeping records
• Superior diagnostics and fault-finding skills
• Valid MR driver's licence and the ability pass regular industry standard drug and alcohol testing
• Strong work ethic and ability to work calmly to meet deadlines
• Excellent communication skills with a continuous improvement mindset

We are an equal opportunity employer who celebrate diversity in all its forms.

We welcome individuals from all backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to contribute to our shared journey of growth and excellence.