Workshop Manager

About Select Plant Australia

Select Plant Australia is one of the largest Specialist Plant Hire service providers in Australia, playing an integral role in the delivery of a wide variety of innovative, high-quality construction projects as part of the Laing O'Rourke Group. Our primary driver is to guarantee the provision of the highest quality plant and associated services to Laing O'Rourke construction projects and the wider market.

Select Plant Australia provides a full service offering through its seven major categories: Cranes and Lifting Solutions, General Plant, Heavy Plant, Site Solutions (Buildings and Accommodation), Specialist Rail, Sustainability and Innovation, and Vehicles.

As Laing O'Rourke has grown into a $6 billion engineering enterprise dedicated to challenging and changing the face of construction worldwide, Select Plant Australia has mirrored the growth of the parent company, servicing a larger portfolio of projects, both in numbers and complexity. Select Plant Australia is the only total solutions provider within the plant industry and continues to grow and maintain one of the broadest plant ranges and capabilities within its global markets.

About the role

Select Plant Australia operates as part of the Laing O'Rourke Group and has one of the industry's largest and most diverse ranges of equipment, accommodation and tools to deliver on every type of construction project.

We have a rare and exciting opportunity for a Workshop Manager to join our Select Plant Australia team.

You will support our customers with their plant and equipment hire needs to enable the build of big and exciting construction projects, working from our Melbourne office.  We offer flexibility, with the opportunity to work from home 2 days per week.

Key Responsibilities

Some of your responsibilities, but not limited to;

• Regular review and report to Project Manager on construction, personnel and productivity performances.
• Ensure work completed meets or exceeds industry standards and OEM specifications.
• Proactively manage the effectiveness of health safety and environmental measures on site.
• Act in emergency situations.
• Ensure periodic reports are accurate and submitted on time.
• Ensure comprehensive project records are established and maintained

About You

• The ability to plan and coordinate in order to meet and exceed client requirements.
• An appetite for the job and genuine interest in the generation of a first class levels of customer satisfaction.
• A diplomatic yet tenacious approach in order to generate and maintain sustainable working relationships.
• Understanding of commercial drivers and how to interpret financial information
• Ability to set an overall strategy in line with stated company objectives

Benefits

We work hard to create an environment that brings out the best in our people. We believe in building careers through providing a safe, connected and innovative culture that supports ongoing growth and development. We offer industry-leading benefits such as specialised learning and development programs, a mental health and wellbeing program, industry leading paid parental leave policy, family friendly work practices, additional purchased leave option and coaching programs for staff on parental leave.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse society in which we live and work. We recognise the increasing importance of flexible work arrangements and family friendly work practices to enable and maintain a diverse, adaptive and high performing workforce.

As a proud RAP organisation, Laing O'Rourke is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Download our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan at www.laingorourke.com

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered.