Workshop Supervisor - Newman

RGIT Australia; Newman; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Northfleet is seeking a driven Workshop Supervisor to lead the Newman workshop, overseeing maintenance and repair of vehicles, trucks, buses and trailers to deliver safe, high-quality service. You will manage technicians, schedules, inventories and safety standards while supporting operations across remote sites.

Ideal candidates bring five years of leadership experience, a strong safety focus, and proficiency with maintenance systems.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience leading a workshop team.
• Strong people-focused leadership and development ability.
• Commitment to workplace safety and safe work practices.
• Customer service mindset with focus on quality outcomes.
• High standards in maintenance, servicing and record keeping.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills for heavy-vehicle fleets.
• Valid MR licence (or higher) and ability to work with maintenance systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate safe and timely vehicle servicing, repairs and inspection schedules.
• Prepare, supervise and control all workshop activities.
• Manage technicians and apprentices to ensure safety and quality.
• Maintain a safe, compliant working environment and uphold policies.
• Oversee fleet services, repairs and maintenance activities.
• Communicate progress, timeframes and costs to management.
• Maintain stock levels and liaise with spare parts for orders.
• Attend mine sites and remote areas for breakdowns and servicing.

Skills

Workshop leadership

People management

Safety leadership

Maintenance records

Diagnostics

MR license

Tools

Maintenance systems

Job description

Newman, Western Australia 6753, Australia

Full-time Permanent Experienced

Posted 24 Aug 2026

Description

Northfleet is the largest and most diverse fleet provider in WA, with over 20 years of experience in the region. We have a dedicated history of delivering safe and efficient transport and hire solutions to our valued clients across our depots in WA.

About the Role:

We are seeking a driven, team-oriented Workshop Supervisor to join our Newman team. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading workshop operations in Newman and overseeing the maintenance and repair of our vehicles, trucks, buses and trailers, ensuring the highest standards of safety and service excellence are maintained.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Working closely with the Operations Manager to coordinate safe and timely vehicle servicing, repairs and inspection schedules to ensure optimum operational efficiency.
• Prepare, supervise and control all workshop activities
• Manage technicians and apprentices to ensure the highest of safety and quality standards are maintained
• Responsible for ensuring a safe and compliance working environment and adherence to company policies and procedures
• Actively responsible for the services, mechanical repairs and maintenance of the fleet
• Work allocation and ensuring the highest standards of quality is maintained.
• Manage corrective campaigns for fleet defects, recalls and warranty replacements
• Communicate work progress to management including time frames and costings
• Ensure adequate stock levels are maintained and liaise with spare parts department to ensure that the correct inventory is included for repair orders.
• Ensure the highest standards of housekeeping is maintained
• Assist with review and quoting of vehicle damage for customer on charges
• Assist in completing servicing and repair duties of the fleet to meet operational requirements.
• Attend mine site and remote areas for vehicle breakdowns and servicing requirements
• Monitoring the use of materials and equipment to minimise waste and damage
• Assist parts inventory to maintain stock levels to enable servicing and repairs to be completed without delay

Skills and Experience:

• Minimum five years’ experience leading or supervising a workshop team.
• Demonstrated ability to manage, support and develop teams with a strong people-focused leadership approach.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety, with the ability to lead by example and promote safe work practices across the team.
• Strong customer service focus and commitment to delivering quality outcomes.
• High standards of maintenance, servicing and record keeping.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding capability across heavy vehicle fleet assets.
• Valid MR driver’s licence, or higher.
• Strong work ethic with the ability to remain organised and focused under pressure.
• Proficient computer skills, including the ability to use maintenance systems and complete accurate records.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a proactive continuous improvement mindset.

Residential applicants based in Newman or those relocating to Newman are preferred.

We are an equal opportunity employer who celebrate diversity in all its forms.

We welcome individuals from all backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to contribute to our shared journey of growth and excellence.