Workshop Manager

About the business and the role

Emerald Coaches, a family-owned transport company operating throughout Central Queensland. 

We are people focused and strive to develop a work-life balance. At Emerald Coaches, we embrace our team, recognising their lives, dreams and talents as our most valuable asset. We believe our staff are integral to developing a great place to work, which fuels innovation and continuous improvement. 

Being the first bus company in Australia to commit to a zero emissions strategy through our e-Mission Zero, we provide services to government, industrial clients, schools and local communities. Our ‘Wheel of Success’ provides guidance on our key goals and values; Balance, Safety, Communication, Improvement, and Success. At the centre of our wheel is always OUR PEOPLE!

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Workshop Manager to join our workshop team in Emerald. The position is Monday to Friday with a rotational weekend on call roster.

Job tasks and responsibilities

Close liaison with workshop staff and reporting to the Chief Executive Officer to ensure the smooth and timely operation of servicing and ongoing fleet requirements.

• Perform mechanical/electrical repairs on buses, trailers, light vehicles and to include major overhauls as directed;
• Prioritise work schedules for vehicle repairs and maintenance;
• Supervising workshop staff and mentoring apprentices;
• Monitor workshop activities and maintenance to vehicles;
• Review vehicle defect report sheets and raise work orders to repair vehicle;
• Maintain vehicle service data and history records in the VMS program;
• Maintain fleet management schedules and coordination between depots;
• Prepare management report as required;
• Liaison with Operations Manager on service, repairs and maintenance to fleet vehicles;
• Organise repairs and service to workshop equipment as required;
• Ensure equipment is calibrated when needed and file all records;
• Ensure the workshop is maintained in a clean and safe state;
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with the occupational health and safety management plan;
• Authorise and place purchase orders as required;
• Assist company executive management as required;
• Review incoming enquires as needed;
• Prepared quotations as required;
• Maintain contact with suppliers to further the company interest;
• Comply with all company procedures;
• Other duties as required.

Skills and experience

• The successful applicant will ideally have attained relevant trade qualifications (Cert III in Heavy Diesel Mechanic) and five years plus industry experience;
• Strong mechanical, workshop and safety knowledge;
• Previous Bus/Coach experience an advantage;
• HR Licence;
• High work ethics, reliable and ability to produce high quality workmanship;
• Ability to work under pressure, to agreed time frames;
• Diagnostic / fault finding skills;
• Auto Electrical / Air Conditioning skills essential.

Job benefits and perks

• Lucrative on call allowance; 
• Vehicle - Tool of trade;
• Attractive remuneration package;
• Performance bonus;
• Relocation expenses considered for successful candidate.