Workshop Team Leader

Mid Western Regional Council's Workshop Team is looking for a Workshop Team Leader.

Mid-Western owns and manages a large range of plant and vehicles, so we need a Workshop Team Leader to ensure all plant, vehicles and equipment are serviced and maintained in order to maximise efficiency and reduce downtime of plant.

What we can Offer

Working with the Workshop & Fleet Coordinator as your mentor and a friendly professional team, you will take control of the day to day operation of the Fleet Workshop and repairs and infield servicing is undertaken effectively and safely, within the Council workshops and on site.

This is an opportunity to stretch and develop your leadership, supervision and communication skills at the same time as using your technical knowledge to ensure that the team meets and completes the schedule of annual RTA inspections and RFS servicing as well as the servicing requirements, repairs and maintenance to Council plant, vehicles and equipment so that they are in line with manufacturer's specifications, industry standards and safe work method statements.

What we are looking for from you

• You are a leader and a problem solver, willing to participate in and contribute to the smooth operation of our effective and productive team. You are efficient, courteous and customer focused.
• You possess the technical expertise to support and where necessary train, team members as well as highly developed communication skills to ensure that your team of tradesmen, contractor and/or apprentices are clear about what you want them to do. You care that the highest quality standards of workmanship are maintained by all.
• You are organised and able to keep everyone (above and below you) updated on the progress of work tasks at the same time as ensuring that the paperwork and systems are complete and up to date. A sense of humour and a willingness to roll up your sleeves also comes in handy!
• Above all you take your responsibilities seriously whether this is the proper care and operations of any plant or machinery; job training of apprentice plant mechanics, limiting downtime or maintaining quality assurance.

You will need (Essential Criteria):

• Experience leading small teams in a mechanical workshop environment.
• Certificate III ? Automotive Mechanical Technology (Heavy Vehicle Road Transport) or equivalent.
• MVRIC Licence (Motor Mechanic).
• Class C Driver's Licence.
• Minimum three (3) years' experience in the servicing, maintenance and repair of a wide range of plant, vehicle and equipment systems.
• Efficient skills in fault diagnosis and repairs to plant, vehicle and equipment systems.
• Effective oral and written communication skills, including records keeping.
• Ability to identify and satisfy customer's needs ? both internal and external customers.
• Ability to work as an effective team member.
• Knowledge of workplace health and safety responsibilities (and a commitment to attending relevant WHS training).

The salary range being offered for this position is $3212 - $3615 gross per fortnight (dependent on skills, qualifications and experience) superannuation.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake after-hours call out duty (on-call roster)/ overtime when required as well as work at various council workshop locations and sites within the region.

Mid-Western Regional Council is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. Applicants must be eligible to work in Australia to apply for any positions at Council.

If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you. Follow the Apply Now button to let us know more about you.

If you would like more information please contact:

Scott Clarkson, Workshop & Fleet Coordinator (02) 6378 2***

Libbie Coe or Jaime Adams, HR Officers (02) 6378 2***