Workshop Supervisor

United Rentals; Perth; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Income protection insurance

Employee resource groups

Work‑life balance perks

Job summary

United Rentals is the world’s largest equipment rental company with locations across Australia. We are seeking a Workshop Supervisor to lead day-to-day workshop and hire fleet maintenance, coordinating people, equipment, workflow, and safety to keep equipment ready for customers.

You will mentor staff, drive productivity, and uphold high standards while managing attendance and leave. This role focuses on continuous improvement and strong leadership in a busy, on-site workshop environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams within a workshop or maintenance environment.
• Strong planning, prioritisation and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to workplace health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise workshop personnel to meet safety, quality and productivity targets.
• Plan daily workflow to ensure equipment is serviced and ready for hire on time.
• Coach and develop team members; onboard new staff and contractors.
• Monitor performance and uphold high quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Workshop management

Planning & organizing

Safety culture

Coaching & development

Education

Trade qualification

Job description

If you’d like the chance to make your mark with the world’s largest equipment rental provider, come build your future with United Rentals!

About Us

United Rentals is the world’s largest equipment rental company, operating over 1,600 locations across Australia, NewZealand, NorthAmerica and Europe.

We offer a full range of rental solutions delivering general equipment, shipping containers, trench safety, propping, pumps, and access equipment—backed by quality products, exceptional service, and a team you can rely on.

About the Role

We’re looking for an experienced Workshop Supervisor to lead the day-to-day operations of our workshop and hire fleet maintenance activities. This is a hands‑on leadership role where you'll coordinate people, equipment, workflow, quality and safety to ensure equipment is maintained and ready for customers. You'll lead a skilled team, drive productivity, uphold high quality standards, and play a key role in developing and supporting your people. If you're a natural leader who enjoys mentoring others, solving problems and keeping operations running efficiently, we’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading and supervising workshop personnel to achieve safety, quality and productivity targets.
• Planning and coordinating daily workflow to ensure equipment is serviced, repaired and ready for hire on time.
• Assigning work based on priorities, skills and operational requirements.
• Monitoring workshop performance and maintaining high quality standards.
• Promoting and maintaining a strong safety culture across the workshop and yard.
• Providing coaching, training and support to team members.
• Assisting with the onboarding and development of new employees, contractors and labour hire personnel.
• Ensuring workshop equipment, tools and assets are maintained in a safe and serviceable condition.
• Managing workforce attendance, timesheets and leave approvals.
• Working closely with branch operations to support customer requirements and business objectives.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience leading teams within a workshop, maintenance, manufacturing, fabrication, construction or equipment hire environment.
• Trade qualification in Metal Fabrication, Boilermaking, Mechanical Maintenance or a related trade (highly regarded).
• Experience managing equipment fleets, inventory, yard operations or workshop activities will be highly regarded.
• A strong commitment to workplace health and safety.
• The ability to effectively lead manage, mentor and develop team members.
• Excellent planning, organisation and problem‑solving skills.
• A proactive and customer‑focused approach.
• Strong communication and leadership capability.
• The ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• A positive attitude and commitment to continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Income Protection Insurance–Peace of mind for you and your family.
• Employee Resource Groups–Supporting belonging, inclusion, and meaningful impact.
• Work‑Life Balance & Perks–Support real balance with perks like wellness days to recharge, study leave for your development, and community service leave to give back. We invest in your career growth with financial support for study, professional industry memberships, and strong pathways for internal advancement.
• We support your health and wellbeing with access to AIA Vitality, Embrace and Teladoc services, plus our Employee & Family Assistance Program for confidential care whenever you need it.

United Rentals help connect communities, shape our cities, create possibilities, and provide product solutions as unique as our customers; so why wouldn’t you want to make a difference by building your career with a global leader in equipment rental.

At United Rentals, we proudly welcome applications from current and former Defence Force members, reservists, and their families.

Founded in 1997, United Rentals is the largest equipment rental company in the world, with an integrated network of rental locations in North America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. In North America, the company operates in 49 states, every Canadian province and Puerto Rico.