Workshop Supervisor - Heavy Vehicle Mechanic
Core
Lead a high-performing workshop team to maintain a public transport bus fleet, ensuring safety, compliance, and operational readiness.
Role type
Senior IC workshop supervisor (heavy vehicle)
Builds
Public transport bus fleet maintenance and repair services
Domain
Public transport / Heavy vehicle maintenance
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Heavy vehicle maintenance and repair, team leadership and mentoring, maintenance scheduling and workflow management, inventory and spare parts management, safety culture promotion, regulatory compliance (NHVR/TfNSW), budget management, ERP system usage
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
Maintenance management or ERP systems
Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and develop workshop employees; Plan and coordinate daily workshop activities and maintenance schedules; Oversee servicing, repairs, defect rectification, and preventative maintenance programs; Allocate work and manage job cards; Monitor workshop productivity, quality standards, and KPIs; Manage workshop inventory, spare parts, and supplier relationships; Coordinate responses to vehicle breakdowns and accident repairs; Conduct toolbox talks and promote safety culture; Ensure fleet compliance with NHVR, TfNSW, and legislative requirements; Assist in managing workshop budgets and maintenance expenditure; Work with depot operations to minimize vehicle downtime
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC