Workshop Supervisor

Stellar Recruitment Pty; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home every night

4- to 5-day week

Permanent role

Strong reputation

Supportive ownership

Autonomy to run workshop

Competitive salary

Job summary

Stellar Recruitment partners with an established Malaga-based auto electrical business to recruit a Workshop Supervisor/Manager. You will lead a busy workshop delivering vehicle builds, auto electrical installations, and truck fit-outs, with a supportive ownership team and autonomy to run the operation.

With the current Manager relocating, you’ll have a thorough handover and a clear opportunity to hit the ground running in a long-term permanent role offering a flexible 4 or 5 day week and a

Qualifications

• Experience leading tradespeople.
• Auto electrical/trade background preferred (off highway trucks).
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Hands-on, practical, solutions-focused mindset.
• Ability to keep a workshop running smoothly under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor workshop personnel.
• Manage workflow, scheduling and job priorities.
• Oversee truck and vehicle fit-outs.
• Maintain productivity and quality standards.
• Provide technical guidance and support.
• Liaise with customers, suppliers and management.
• Drive continuous improvement across workshop operations.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Workshop coordination

Job description

Lead the Workshop. Drive the Team. Make It Your Own.

Ready to step into a leadership role where you can genuinely influence the success of a busy and growing workshop?

Stellar Recruitment is partnering with an established and highly respected Malaga-based auto electrical business is looking for a Workshop Supervisor/Manager to take the reins of a high-performing operation delivering quality vehicle builds, auto electrical installations and truck fit-outs.

With the current Workshop Manager relocating interstate later this year, you'll benefit from a thorough handover and the opportunity to hit the ground running.

What's in it for You?

• Home every night
• Flexible 4 or 5 day work week
• Long-term permanent position
• Established workshop with a strong reputation
• Supportive ownership team
• Autonomy to run the workshop your way
• Competitive salary package negotiable on experience

Key responsibilities

• Leading and mentoring workshop personnel
• Managing workflow, scheduling and job priorities
• Overseeing truck and vehicle fit-outs
• Maintaining productivity and quality standards
• Handling performance management and difficult conversations when required
• Providing technical guidance and support
• Liaising with customers, suppliers and management
• Driving continuous improvement across workshop operations

About You

We're open-minded on background.

You might be:

• An experienced Workshop Manager
• A Leading Hand or Supervisor ready for the next step
• A former business owner looking to return to industry

To be successful, you'll ideally bring:

• Previous experience leading tradespeople
• Auto electrical trade background (off highway trucks)
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Confidence managing people and workshop priorities
• Hands-on trade experience
• A practical, solutions-focused mindset
• The ability to keep a workshop running smoothly under pressure

Why This Role?

This isn't just another Workshop Supervisor position. It's an opportunity to join a business that genuinely values its people, offers flexibility rarely found in workshop environments, and provides the autonomy to take ownership of a critical part of the operation.