Workshop Supervisor (Crookwell)

Upper Lachlan Shire Council; Crookwell; On-site; AUD 54,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Upper Lachlan Shire Council – Crookwell NSW is seeking a permanent full-time Automotive Workshop Leader to supervise the Workshop team and oversee fleet maintenance. The role requires strong technical knowledge, people leadership, and a commitment to service quality for the council and community.

You will guide day-to-day workshop operations, ensuring safety, efficiency and compliance while managing priorities and resources.

Qualifications

• Automotive Trade Certificate or equivalent with contemporary experience.
• Proven workshop leadership and fleet maintenance knowledge.
• Experience in servicing and repairing fleet to spec.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the Workshop team, ensuring requirements are met.
• Maintain and repair Council fleet and plant to manufacturer specs.
• Plan and monitor work, improving workshop systems and processes.
• Ensure equipment is safe, clean and used efficiently.
• Deliver high-quality internal and external customer service.
• Assist with fleet procurement and budget planning.

Skills

Workshop supervision

Fleet maintenance knowledge

Team leadership

Communication skills

Welding and oxy-acetylene

Forklift operation

Education

Automotive Trade Certificate (Heavy or Light Vehicle Mechanic)

Tools

Diagnostic tools (OBD)

Workshop tools

Job description

Upper Lachlan Shire Council – Crookwell NSW

Full time, Permanent

2d ago , from Upper Lachlan Shire Council

• Permanent full time - 76 hours per fortnight
• Fortnightly RDO
• Location Crookwell
• Hourly rate starts at $39.71 - $44.93 + superannuation (Grade 11 in accordance with Council's Salary System and the Local Government State Award)

Are you a qualified automotive mechanic, with contemporary experience servicing, repairing and maintaining large plant and light vehicles available for immediate start?

Upper Lachlan Shire Council offers an opportunity to make a genuine contribution to the local community while working in a supportive regional environment.

About the role

Reporting to the Coordinator Fleet and Workshop you will guide the day-to-day work of the Workshop team and support team members to undertake their work efficiently, effectively and safely.

This is an exciting opportunity for a practical and organised leader who can combine strong technical knowledge with effective people management and a commitment to providing quality service to the organisation and our community.

About us

Upper Lachlan Shire Council is a collaborative and innovative organisation in a township surrounded by beautiful bushland and open spaces, providing services to a diverse community. We have culture that thrives on its positive contributions in the local community.

About you

We are looking for someone who has demonstrated experience supervising or leading a workshop, fleet or mechanical maintenance team. You will have a strong knowledge of vehicle, plant and equipment maintenance and repair along with excellent organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities include but not limited to;

• Lead and supervise the Workshop team, ensuring organisational, management and legislative requirements are met.
• Maintain and repair Council's fleet, including Rural Fire Service and Country Energy vehicles and plant, to manufacturer specifications.
• Plan, allocate and monitor work, while identifying opportunities to improve workshop systems and processes.
• Ensure the workshop, equipment and resources are clean, safe, well-maintained and used efficiently.
• Deliver a high standard of customer service to internal and external stakeholders. Monitor individual and team performance and progress against work plans and objectives.
• Assist with fleet procurement and budget planning and ensure responsible use of Council resources.

Who are we looking for?

• You obtain an Automotive Trade Certificate (Heavy or Light Vehicle Mechanic) or a related discipline with contemporary experience in a similar role; or substantial contemporary experience in a similar role, coupled with ongoing professional development to support contemporary knowledge.
• Heavy and Light Vehicle RMS Authorised Inspection Officer.
• Contemporary knowledge and demonstrated experience in servicing, repairing and maintaining fleet.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in electronic fuel injection and electronic diagnosis of engines.
• Demonstrated experience in welding and oxy-acetylene.
• Possess basic computer skills.
• Proven track record leading and supporting staff to achieve work targets and objectives effectively and efficiently.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills, including influencing and negotiation; and research and information analysis to facilitate understanding and/or decision-making.
• You've completed your Certificate of competency Forklift (LF).
• You obtain a Current HR Licence and WHS General Construction Induction (White) card.