AddressAbout the business
Our company specialises in providing school and urban, bus services in the southeast, and west of Queensland, as well as Melbourne and Country Victoria. We are currently seeking a Workshop Manager to join our Toowoomba team.
Culture is critical in the success of our business. We entrust our people; we are respectful and supportive. We lead to inspire each other to enjoy their work and impart that enjoyment onto our staff and customers.
About the role
Reporting to the Maintenance and Quality Control Manager, your focus will be maintenance scheduling, compliance with legislative regulations, inventory and workshop data base, outsourced repairs, and fleet availability.
Primary duties and responsibilities include:
- Leading the workshop team in collaboration with supervisors optimising staff utilisation and vehicle availability.
- Management of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance processes, on-time servicing performance, vehicles off-road and reduction of defects.
- Compliance with government regulations, internal audits, external accreditation, vehicles COIs and environmental practices.
- Maintenance of depot fleet: ensuing peak vehicle requirements for contracted services is met, reduction in breakdowns, and internal/external presentation of vehicles is.
Skills and experience
- Experience in leading a heavy vehicle workshop.
- Qualifications in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Trade.
- Experience in fleet management and preventative maintenance programs.
- Problem solving skills, strategic thinker, attention to detail.
- Experience and knowledge of Department of Transport legislation including inspections and compliance audits (preferred).
- Intermediate computer skills – ERP systems and Microsoft Office suite.
- Hold a valid MR/HR licence.
- Strong Diagnosis Skills.
- Experience on Volvo and Scania Chassis (preferred).
If you are an individual looking for a new challenge and a drive to succeed in a busy and rewarding environment, then please submit your resume and cover letter by clicking on the "Apply for this job" link.
