workshop Supervisor
- Canberra, ACT
- $105,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
You will be based Hume, ACT, and supervise all workshop operations. You will look after heavy vehicles, forklifts, compactors and plant machinery. In this hands‑on leadership role you will supervise our internal team and coordinate the efforts of subcontractors.What You’ll Do
- Lead your team with hands‑on guidance and effective mentoring
- Quickly diagnose and repair our modern diesel trucks, forklifts, compactors, and plant equipment
- Prioritize urgent breakdowns to minimize downtime in a fast-paced environment
- Schedule and coordinate maintenance, ensuring all machinery remains service-ready and compliant
- Manage procurement and inventory, raise POs, order parts, track stock, and oversee admin
- Maintain accurate records of fleet logs, maintenance history, and compliance documentation
- Serve as the key liaison for suppliers, contractors, logistics, and operations teams
- Enforce safety & compliance protocols, including inductions, procedures, and contractor oversight
- Qualified diesel mechanic with an HR driver’s license (mandatory)
- Demonstrated experience with heavy vehicles and plant machinery
- Strong procurement and inventory management skills
- Competency with maintenance management systems and basic IT tools
- A calm and adaptable approach under pressure
- Proven leadership experience, managing both employees and subcontractors
- Excellent communication and stakeholder liaison abilities