AddressAbout Us
Southern Cranes is a family owned company that partners with companies across the utility and infrastructure sectors to deliver maintenance, operations and construction services.
We are looking for a results driven leader to oversee and manage the day-to-day operations and all aspects of our busy operation. The successful applicant will be responsible for overseeing daily operations and assisting where required to ensure the efficient running of our transport, crane and hire divisions.
Supported by the teams in the company, the core focus of the role is overseeing the daily workflow across the entire company to ensure optimum levels of service delivery without compromising on safety or client satisfaction.
Your Responsibilities:
In this role you will be responsible for the following key tasks:
Seamless Operations: Coordinate and manage day-to-day operations for the company, and assist in managing and overseeing the daily activities efficiently and effectively.
Maintenance Coordination: Plan and coordinate servicing and maintenance activities across the hire, crane, and transport fleet.
Balanced Engagement: Liaise with operational staff in other depots, administration personnel, and stakeholders in a professional manner and assist in cultivating a positive team spirit.
Exceed Customers Expectations: Exceed customer service expectations and aid in building new client relationships.
Analytical Thinking: Analyse data and information for accuracy, present challenges, and be confident in challenging decisions that impact the operations or operational outcome of the business.
Continuous Improvement: Foster a culture of continuous improvement in all aspects of the depot’s operations.
People Management: Lead, develop and mentor existing employees, foster growth through training and succession planning.
Accountability & Leadership be an accountable and trusted leader, follow through with commitments, tasks, and lead by example to promote a positive culture.
Your Skills and Attributes:
To be considered for this role, ideally you will possess the following qualifications and traits:
Highly Organized: we are looking for a self-driven leader who is reliable, and exceptionally well-organized with the patience and mental ability to adapt and multitask to meet deadlines.
Mechanical Aptitude: ideally you will possess a solid understanding or ability to understand mechanics to aid with forward planning, workflow, prioritisation and meeting deadlines across the workshop and parts divisions.
Progressive Planner: to succeed you will need to be a team player who can project and plan within the different divisions of the depot. Your operational involvement will need to be broadly focussed.
Emotional Intelligence: have the ability to analyse information, separate facts and communicate a resolution to staff and/or clients.
Problem Solver: Show logical intelligence and foresight in resolving challenges and anticipate future issues before they arise.
Tech Savvy: Demonstrate a high level of computer literacy and sound written and verbal communication skills.
What’s on offer:
Competitive Salary: a salary package based on your experience will be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Extras: you will be allocated a company vehicle, laptop, and mobile phone.
Personal Growth: Join a progressive, fast-growing company that values and encourages employee development.
