Workshop Supervisor
Key Skills for This Role
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Key Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee daily workshop operations, including scheduling, job allocation and workflow management through Leading Hands
- Drive fleet availability and reliability while minimising vehicle downtime
- Coordinate with external vendors and service providers to ensure timely and cost-effective repairs and maintenance
- Monitor and improve workshop productivity, labour utilisation and repair turnaround times
- Lead, coach and develop technicians and workshop employees, building a high-performing and engaged team
- Manage employee performance, training, succession planning and workforce capability
- Ensure servicing, maintenance and repairs are completed to manufacturer specifications, company standards and legislative requirements
- Maintain compliance with safety, environmental, NHVR and other relevant regulatory requirements
- Oversee preventative maintenance programs to improve fleet reliability and asset performance
- Manage workshop budgets, parts inventory, external repair costs and expenditure controls
- Identify and implement opportunities to improve workshop efficiency, processes and performance
- Champion workplace health and safety and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures
- Monitor, manage and report against key workshop and fleet performance KPIs
- Manage vehicle registration requirements and coordinate annual inspections to maintain NHVR scheme compliance
About You
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
Demonstrated experience in fleet maintenance, heavy vehicle operations or workshop management
Strong mechanical and technical knowledge within a heavy vehicle environment
Proven experience leading, coaching and developing workshop or operational teams
A Heavy Vehicle Diesel Mechanic qualification is highly desirable
A Heavy Rigid (HR) Vehicle Licence
Sound knowledge of fleet compliance, preventative maintenance programs and safety requirements
Experience using fleet and workshop management systems
Strong planning, organisational and problem-solving skills
The ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced operational environment
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
A strong commitment to safety, continuous improvement and operational excellence
Success in this Role
You are a proactive, safety-focused leader who combines strong technical knowledge with effective people leadership. You are comfortable being hands-on when required while maintaining oversight of the broader workshop operation.
You build strong relationships, set clear expectations and develop capable, accountable teams. Most importantly, you understand the critical role the workshop plays in keeping operations moving and take pride in delivering a safe, compliant and reliable fleet.
About Us
Join us at Cleanaway and contribute to making a sustainable future possible, together.
We transform waste into resources and renewable energy. When you start to think of waste as a resource, it opens a world of possibilities.
As a high-growth, ASX-listed organisation with over 10,000 employees, we aim to be recognised by our customers as the most innovative and sustainable waste management company, with industry-leading HSE performance. We are Australia’s largest company in this sector, providing essential services to millions of customers and communities nationally.
Why join Cleanaway?
Competitive salary package
Career opportunities in a high-growth Australian business
Supportive and safe work environment
Paid parental leave
Great company benefits, including our employee share program, company discounts, salary packaging, flu vaccinations, EAP, discounts on private health insurance and more
Our Process
Our recruitment process involves a number of checks including, but not limited to, criminal history, medicals, drug and alcohol testing, as well as verification of qualifications, licences and right-to-work status.
We are dedicated to improving employment outcomes and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We also welcome candidates of all ages, abilities, gender identities, experiences (including veterans) and cultural backgrounds.
If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us by emailing [email protected] .
Join us on our exciting journey towards a sustainable future.
Simply click the Apply button or visit https://www.cleanaway.com.au/about-us/careers and let's make a positive impact together.
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About Cleanaway Pty Ltd
Publicly traded Australian waste management and recycling company serving councils, businesses, governments and communities.
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