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Form of workAbout us
You've probably heard of Coates or seen our orange hire equipment on job sites around Australia. But we're more than just scissor lifts and diggers. We're an end-to-end solutions company operating across five key areas: Equipment Hire; Engineering Solutions; Industrial Solutions; Power & HVAC; and Training.
We're proudly Australian-owned, with a long history of supporting customers to deliver major projects, and an exciting future focused on digital transformation, sustainability and growth.
At Coates, we understand that we're nothing without great people. So, you don't just work for us, we work for you. We're here to support and equip you with great training and development, flexible work options and a positive team environment to help you build your career from the ground up or take it to the next level.
The next step in your career starts here…
Reporting to the Executive General Manager (EGM) of the Coates West Business Unit, this is an autonomous role that will enable the successful candidate to make their mark within Coates, with strong ownership of the branch and maintenance network and relationships with fleet supply chain and transport operations.
Acting in a strategic position, this role is accountable for the Perth Meto & Southwest region, overseeing the operations at multiple branches, upholding company standards of excellence and service, guaranteeing quality performance and ensuring ability to grow revenue and profitability in due course.
You'll enjoy variety in your role including:
- Safety: Leading with strong safety values, drive leading safety behaviours and participation rates to encourage risk awareness of the teams.
- Engagement: Lead and inspire the operational team and branch network to develop and deliver continuous improvement strategies
- Customer Service: Aligned with our customer service principles, put our customers at the centre of everything we do delivering differentiated customer experiences.
- Financial Performance: Mentor and guide the operational teams to ensure achievement of financial targets.
- Asset Performance: Optimise utilisation of asset fleet through labour and maintenance efficiencies, with supporting strategies to deliver benchmark R&M spend performance
What you'll get in return
We provide our team with a wide range of perks and benefits, including:
- Development and career progression pathways
- Access to our employee discounts, benefits and wellbeing program
- Purchased additional leave program
- Novated leasing and salary sacrifice
- 12 weeks Paid Parental Leave in addition to government parental leave scheme
- Volunteering opportunities through the Coates Foundation
What you'll bring to the role
We are seeking a candidate with a proven ability to develop and lead a team with strong safety values, driving accountabilities for operational strategies and the ability to build a strong engagement culture with all staff and customers alike.
A commitment to customer service through proactive communication, transport efficiencies, fleet allocation and a collaborative branch network will ensure the regions ability to grow. Developing a close relationship with the sales, service and transport teams is critical to this role.
- Experience in creating accountability and well defined responsibility within your team
- Ability to inspire and motivate your team
- Proven ability to make decisions supported by analytical thinking
- Put our customers at the centre of everything we do as a team
- Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Strong, empathetic leadership skills, leading teams in any operational context is valued
- Commitment to drive team engagement
- Strong business and commercial acumen
Looking for more reasons to join Coates?
At Coates, we know that people, organisations and communities thrive when everyone feels valued and included.
We're proud to be implementing our second Reconciliation Action Plan and are committed to improving gender representation. We also provide opportunities for growth through our leadership and development programs.
But our impact doesn't stop there. Coates supports local and national charities through the Coates Foundation and invests in more sustainable equipment solutions to help create a greener future for all.
Visit careers.coates.com to learn more about our values and opportunities.
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Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our culture. Coates welcomes candidates from all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives to apply.
Coates. Equipped for you.
