Workshop Supervisor

Asquith Workforce; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Job summary

Asquith Workforce, an Indigenous owned recruitment agency, is seeking an experienced Workshop Supervisor for a busy site in Sandgate. You will lead a workshop team, oversee heavy vehicle servicing, repairs and preventative maintenance, and coordinate parts, labour and schedules to minimise downtime.

Applicants must be a trade-qualified Diesel Mechanic with prior supervisory experience, strong organisational and communication skills, and a sound understanding of WHS, HVNL and CoR requirements.

Qualifications

• Trade-qualified Diesel Mechanic essential.
• Experience supervising a workshop team.
• Strong knowledge of heavy vehicle servicing and maintenance.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise competing demands in a fast-paced transport environment.
• Sound understanding of WHS, HVNL and CoR requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily workshop operations including mechanics, tradespeople and apprentices.
• Oversee servicing, repairs and preventative maintenance of heavy commercial vehicles, earthmoving machinery and ancillary equipment.
• Allocate workloads, manage maintenance schedules and coordinate breakdown repairs.
• Organise labour, parts and resources to minimise fleet downtime.
• Support staff rostering, timesheet approvals and team development.
• Ensure compliance with WHS requirements, HVNL and CoR obligations.

Skills

Diesel mechanic

Workshop supervision

Heavy vehicle servicing

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Prioritising workloads

WHS & HVNL knowledge

Hands-on leadership

Education

Trade qualification: Diesel Mechanic

Job description

Asquith Workforce is an Indigenous owned and operated recruitment agency providing permanent, temporary and labour hire solutions to a variety of industries and cultures across Sydney, Newcastle, Hunter Valley and Central Coast.

Our client is seeking an experienced and motivated Workshop Supervisor to oversee the day‑to‑day operations of a busy workshop for an established freight and transport company based in Sandgate. This is a hands‑on leadership opportunity for someone who can effectively manage a workshop team, coordinate fleet maintenance and ensure vehicles and equipment remain safe, compliant and operational.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily workshop operations, including mechanics, tradespeople and apprentices.
• Oversee servicing, repairs and preventative maintenance of heavy commercial vehicles, earthmoving machinery and ancillary equipment.
• Allocate workloads, manage maintenance schedules and coordinate breakdown repairs.
• Organise labour, parts and resources to minimise fleet downtime.
• Support staff rostering, timesheet approvals and team development.
• Ensure compliance with WHS requirements, Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) and Chain of Responsibility (CoR) obligations.

About You

• Trade-qualified Diesel Mechanic – essential.
• Previous experience supervising or leading a mechanical workshop team.
• Strong knowledge of heavy vehicle servicing, repairs and preventative maintenance.
• Excellent organisational, communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to prioritise competing demands in a fast‑paced transport environment.
• Sound understanding of workplace safety and heavy vehicle compliance requirements.
• A proactive, hands‑on leadership style with a focus on efficiency and teamwork.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait identified candidates are encouraged to apply.

Additional information

• Sandgate Location
• Full-Time Position
• Competitive Salary