Workshop Supervisor

Hitachi Construction Machinery (Australia) Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package

Company car

Biannual bonuses

Employee perks program

Career growth

Health insurance discount

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Job summary

Hitachi Construction Machinery (Australia) Pty Ltd, Somerton branch, seeks an experienced Workshop Supervisor to lead the workshop team and drive productivity, safety and quality across build and service repairs.

You will mentor technicians and apprentices, plan daily workflows, uphold WHS standards, manage documentation and job cost, and contribute to continuous improvement while reporting to the Service Manager. This is a permanent full-time role with a supportive culture.

Qualifications

• Proven supervisory experience with strong leadership capability.
• A demonstrated commitment to safety and a solid understanding of WHS principles.
• Experience in earthmoving equipment maintenance.
• Excellent time management with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• A continuous improvement mindset, with the ability to support and drive positive change.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an emphasis on keeping all stakeholders informed.

Responsibilities

• Leading from the front by mentoring and developing technicians and apprentices, building strong technical capability and workmanship standards.
• Managing & planning daily workflows to optimise labour, and utilisation of equipment and resources.
• Promoting and enforcing a strong, proactive safety culture aligned with WHS standards.
• Maintaining strong attention to detail across all work, reducing rework and ensuring first-time fix success on both new builds and repairs.
• Ensuring accurate job documentation, service records, and compliance with warranty and OEM reporting requirements.
• Monitoring WIP, job costing, and workshop efficiency, identifying opportunities to improve productivity and service quality.

Skills

Leadership

Safety awareness

Time management

Job description

Base Salary + Company Car + Biannual Bonuses

Hitachi Construction Machinery (Australia) Pty Ltd has a proud history of supporting Australia’s construction and mining industries with quality equipment, trusted service and strong customer partnerships.

With a national network of branches, workshops and service teams, we have built a strong presence across Australia over decades.

As we transition to LANDCROS, we are building on this proud legacy and entering an exciting new chapter – combining our experience and expertise with a renewed focus on innovation, technology and the future.

The Opportunity

Our Somerton branch is seeking an experienced and motivated Workshop Supervisor to lead our busy Workshop team. Reporting to the Service Manager, you will be responsible for planning, organising and supervising all workshop operations, while coaching and mentoring your team to drive productivity, technical excellence and attention to detail across both build and service repair functions.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Leading from the front by mentoring and developing technicians and apprentices, building strong technical capability and workmanship standards
• Managing & planning daily workflows to optimise labour, and utilisation of equipment and resources
• Promoting and enforcing a strong, proactive safety culture aligned with WHS standards
• Maintaining strong attention to detail across all work, reducing rework and ensuring first-time fix success on both new builds and repairs
• Ensuring accurate job documentation, service records, and compliance with warranty and OEM reporting requirements
• Monitoring WIP, job costing, and workshop efficiency, identifying opportunities to improve productivity and service quality

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Proven supervisory experience with strong leadership capability
• A demonstrated commitment to safety and a solid understanding of WHS principles
• Experience in earthmoving equipment maintenance
• Excellent time management with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• A continuous improvement mindset, with the ability to support and drive positive change
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an emphasis on keeping all stakeholders informed

Hitachi Benefits – What’s on Offer

• Rewarding Salary Package: Base Salary + Super + Company Car + Biannual Bonuses
• Exclusive Employee Perks: Access to our Employee Orange Benefits Program, offering discounts on a wide range of everyday goods and services
• Career: Permanent full-time role with a globally recognised OEM, providing stability and long-term career growth
• Supportive & Inclusive Culture: Work with approachable leaders who value your ideas, encourage innovation, and support your success
• Health & Wellbeing: Discounted Medibank health insurance plus access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
• Refer & Be Rewarded: Earn cash rewards through our Employee Referral Program when you successfully refer a friend
• Family-First Benefits: Paid parental leave policy to support you and your family during life’s important moments
• Learning & Development: OEM-led training, continuous upskilling, and genuine opportunities for career progression within the business

Here at Hitachi, we believe that success comes from the partnership of our market-leading products and the quality of our people. We are an equal opportunity employer, do not discriminate and wholeheartedly value diversity at our company.

As part of our recruitment process, successful candidates may be required to undergo background checks, including (but not limited to) criminal history record checks and employment medical assessments.