Workshop Supervisor | Heavy Equipment & Maintenance Operations

Westrac; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Income protection

Discounts

Career progression

Internal training

Free parking

Job summary

WesTrac is seeking a dynamic Workshop Supervisor to lead the New Machines Workshop in Newcastle, NSW. The role focuses on safety, quality, productivity and delivering customer-ready equipment, while coordinating resources and schedules with technicians and operations leaders.

You will develop a high-performing team, foster a strong safety culture and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced heavy equipment environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in a workshop/maintenance/heavy industry environment.
• Strong understanding of health, safety and environmental practices.
• Proven ability to coordinate resources, schedules and priorities.
• Sound problem-solving and troubleshooting capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated experience driving performance and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop workshop employees to achieve operational objectives.
• Coordinate daily workflow, labour allocation and resource planning.
• Monitor workshop performance against safety, quality and productivity targets.
• Troubleshoot equipment and operational issues to minimise downtime.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and corrective action programs.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures and HSE requirements.

Skills

Team leadership

Resource planning

HSE knowledge

Troubleshooting

Communication

Continuous improvement

Job description

Workshop Supervisor | Heavy Equipment & Maintenance Operations

WesTrac is seeking an experienced and motivated Workshop Supervisor to lead our New Machines Workshop, driving safety, quality, productivity and team performance while ensuring new Caterpillar equipment is assembled, commissioned and delivered to the highest standards. In this leadership role, you will oversee daily workshop operations, coordinate resources and workflow, and ensure build schedules and customer commitments are achieved.

Working closely with technicians and operational leaders, you will develop and support a high-performing team while fostering a strong safety culture and driving continuous improvement initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive leader who thrives in a fast-paced production environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional operational and customer outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop workshop employees to achieve operational objectives
• Coordinate daily workflow, labour allocation and resource planning
• Monitor workshop performance against safety, quality and productivity targets
• Troubleshoot equipment and operational issues to minimise downtime
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and corrective action programs
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures and HSE requirements

Skills and Experience

• Previous experience leading teams within a workshop, maintenance, manufacturing or heavy industry environment
• Strong understanding of workplace health, safety and environmental practices
• Proven ability to coordinate resources, schedules and operational priorities
• Sound problem-solving and troubleshooting capabilities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Demonstrated experience driving performance, continuous improvement and team development

Why WesTrac?

At WesTrac, we're Made for More—more opportunity, more growth, and more impact. With a team of over 4,500 people nationally, we're united by our care for each other, our passion for building a better tomorrow, and our commitment to continual evolution.

We invest heavily in your development, offering access to our in‑house RTO(50737), dedicated learning pathways, and hands‑on experience with the latest Cat® technology and future‑focused capabilities. As one of the world's largest authorised Cat® dealers, you'll be part of an industry leader shaping what's next in mining and construction.

What we offer

• Financial Benefits - Paid Parental Leave & Secondary Carers Leave, Salary Sacrificing, Novated Leasing, Income Protection Insurance & more than 600 retail discounts, such as, Coles, Petbarn, Virgin, HOYTS & Crown. Purchased leave program and RDO options available.
• Health & Wellness - Discounted Health Insurance, Fitness Passport to access multiple gyms across Australia & EAP access to support you and your immediate family.
• Culture & Career - Personal and Team Recognition (Made for More awards), Internal Career Progression, Training & Flexibility through our award‑winning WesTrac Institute
• Employee Referral Program - Opportunity to receive a referral bonus for applicable roles
• Additional Perks - Free parking, onsite café, bootcamp and yoga available at certain locations

Successful applicants will be required to complete a satisfactory National Criminal History Check & Medical as part of the recruitment process.

At WesTrac, our primary focus is our people. As we look to the future, we're focused on harnessing the best talent and providing them with the support they need to achieve success. WesTrac is a member of the Diversity Council of Australia and recognise the value of and strongly support the principles of equal employment opportunities in the workplace and are committed to continue to build our workplace culture.

Please note: WesTrac may commence shortlisting and interviewing candidates prior to the closing date and reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement earlier if a suitable candidate is appointed.

Workshop Supervisor | Heavy Equipment & Maintenance Operations Newcastle, NSW, AU