Workshop Manager/Diesel Mechanic

• Position to start Early May
• Small, Supportive Team Environment
• Tullamarine Location

About the role:
We are seeking a flexible Workshop Manager/Diesel Mechanic to take on a new and exciting role within the company, reporting to the National Service Manager and General Manager. Role to start both on and off the tools servicing and repairing construction machinery, from Excavators, Mini Loaders, Skid Steers & Dumpers to light compaction equipment. Our goal for this role is for the right candidate to eventually transition off the tools as the customer base grows. This unique opportunity will include daily customer interaction, both via phone and face-to-face and you will be managing all jobs as well as a small team of service technicians. ACES Tullamarine is a brand new workshop so you can really make this role your own.

The Company:
ACES started from humble beginnings in Bayswater, grew and moved to Kilsyth, opened a second location in Sydney in 2023 and are now opening a third branch, based in Tullamarine. We have experienced so much growth over the past few years - and even made the AFR 100 Fastest Growing Companies in 2022! We are a friendly, family run multi-brand construction equipment dealer who specialise in compact earthmoving equipment. We sell, service and repair a wide range of equipment from excavators and mini loaders to light compaction and concreting equipment. Our brands include Wacker Neuson, Multione & Dingo.

The successful applicant
The successful applicant will possess the following attributes:

• A commitment to high quality standards and work ethic.
• Trade Qualified Mechanic.
• Good experience in hydraulic system diagnosis.
• Good experience in heavy and light mobile plant, specifically excavators.
• Great communication skills.
• Enthusiasm and a self-starter being able to work unattended.
• Ability to lead a small team of technicians.
• Ability to communicate with customers and team members.
• The drive to step-up and progress in their career.
• Great customer service skills.

Duties:

• General Machinery Servicing: Oil and Filter Changing, cooling system servicing, greasing, belt adjustment and replacing, tensioning adjustments, machinery cleaning.
• Pre Deliveries: Cleaning, check-overs, fitting components for delivery of new and used machines.
• Basic Fabrication: Welding, Sawing, Grinding, Drilling, Bending.
• Sheduling jobs and bookings for our existing technicians.
• General Maintenance: Disassembly and Reassembly of components, operating a press, lubricating of parts, general maintenance of machinery, painting.
• Electrical Maintenance: Diagnosis of 12v and 24v faults, repair and replacement of 12v and 24v systems and components.
• Hydraulic Maintenance: Diagnosis of hydraulic system, periodic maintenance of hydraulic systems, repair and replacement of hydraulic components.
• Customer Service: Answer incoming queries and booking in machines for service. This is a customer facing role as well as working on machinery.
• Housekeeping: Sweeping, cleaning, keeping workshop tidy, keeping amenities tidy after use.

What’s on Offer:

• Fantastic working conditions.
• Company Vehicle.
• Company Phone.
• Very competitive salary.
• Supportive and approachable managers.
• Strong admin team behind you.
• Internal parts department and great supplier list.