Workshop Manager – Mechanic and Freight
Core
Lead the mechanical workshop and maintain vehicles, heavy equipment, and essential plant for a remote Aboriginal community.
Role type
Senior IC Workshop Manager & Diesel Mechanic
Builds
Fleet reliability and essential community infrastructure services
Domain
Remote community services / Heavy vehicle and plant maintenance
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Diesel mechanics, heavy vehicle and plant repair, workshop operations management, parts inventory management, staff supervision and mentoring, preventative maintenance planning, fleet asset management, hydraulic and pneumatic systems knowledge, diagnostic fault finding, budgeting support
Preferred skills
Heavy Rigid (HR) driver's licence, manual driver's licence, emergency callout response, Aboriginal cultural understanding
Technologies
Vehicle diagnostic systems, job card and repair documentation systems
Responsibilities
Manage daily workshop operations and assets; diagnose, service, and repair diverse fleet; implement preventative maintenance programs; coordinate parts procurement and inventory; lead and mentor workshop staff; maintain accurate repair documentation; support emergency breakdowns; prepare estimates and support budget monitoring; represent workshop at management meetings
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities