Workshop Manager

About 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 Workshop Manager (based in Hume) is a critical role in a Major Workshop environment and is responsible for providing strong leadership and direction to a team of workshop, yard and contractor staff who work toward ensuring all equipment is repaired, serviced and maintained within budgetary requirements whilst ensuring safety above everything. The Workshop Manager works closely with the Branch Manager to deeply understand customer demands and equipment need pipelines and establishing daily work priorities and direction for the workshop staff to meet equipment service and maintenance business requirements and priorities.

Your new role awaits
• Provide strong leadership and direction ensuring all equipment is repaired, serviced and maintained in line with Silver Service quality standards
• Manage and coordinate through workshop staff the outside repair of hire fleet and plant & equipment including roadworthy certificates and inspections in line with budget provisions
• Assess equipment for best financial outcome i.e., repair or disposal
• Monitor inventory levels to ensure necessary supplies and equipment are available in good working condition.
• Review out of service equipment lists, red line status and slow-moving assets

What you'll bring to the role
• Minimum 3 years' experience in vehicle management, purchasing, maintenance, logistics, heavy machinery and workshop management
• Trade or engineering qualifications in and mechanical field an advantage
• Sound knowledge of and understanding of Fleet Management Systems as they relate to farm machinery, heavy vehicles and passenger vehicles
• Proactive problem solver with high attention to detail
• Outstanding communication skills, teamwork focussed, ‘can do' attitude.

What you'll get in return
As part of our team, you'll enjoy a range of perks and benefits including:
• Competitive remuneration (because we value great work and believe it should be rewarded)
• Flexible working arrangements to help you balance your work life with your home life
• Training and development to help build your career and equip you for success.
• Purchased extra leave program if you want some more time to do the things you love
• Discounted hire equipment so you can finally finish that home reno job
• Supportive and inclusive team culture that empowers you to do your best work
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for professional and confidential counselling and support
• Volunteering opportunities through the Coates Foundation so you can connect to your community

Why Coates?
At Coates, we know that people, organisations and communities thrive when everyone feels valued and included. So, we're proud to be implementing our second Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) and working to continually improve gender representation and the development of our future female leaders via our annual LEAP program. Safety always comes first at Coates. Our safety-driven processes and policies aim to ensure all stakeholders go to work and return home safely to their families and communities.

Ready to apply?
If you'd like to get on the path to success, please follow the links or apply via careers.coates.com.au

Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our culture. We're committed to continually increasing the diversity of our workforce, including leadership levels. We actively encourage all people to apply.

Coates. Equipped for you