Job description

About the Role

A well-established engineering and logistics group is seeking an experienced Workshop Manager to lead a high-activity workshop covering heavy vehicles, construction equipment and machinery.

You will oversee end-to-end workshop operations, ensuring efficient maintenance, high-quality repairs, strong safety standards, and optimal fleet/equipment uptime. This role is ideal for someone with hands-on expertise in heavy equipment maintenance, fleet operations, and workshop leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Workshop Operations & Leadership

• Lead and supervise a team of technicians, mechanics, and supervisors in daily workshop operations.
• Plan, coordinate, and monitor preventive and corrective maintenance for heavy vehicles, construction equipment, and machinery.
• Ensure efficient allocation of manpower, workshop bays, tools, and diagnostic equipment.
• Drive workshop performance, productivity, and operational efficiency to meet service KPIs.

Maintenance & Technical Quality

• Oversee repair, servicing, and troubleshooting for trucks, lorries, heavy equipment (e.g. excavators, bulldozers, cranes), and industrial machinery.
• Ensure accurate documentation of job sheets, service reports, and parts usage.
• Maintain high standards in repair quality, equipment reliability, and turnaround time.
• Implement best practices in maintenance planning to minimize downtime.

Inventory & Parts Management

• Manage spare parts inventory for both vehicles and heavy equipment, ensuring optimal stock levels and cost control.
• Oversee procurement and proper usage of workshop tools, machinery, and diagnostic systems.
• Monitor vendor performance for parts supply and servicing support.

Safety & Compliance

• Enforce strict adherence to workplace safety standards, SOPs, and regulatory requirements (including heavy equipment operations).
• Ensure compliance with WHS, LTA/land transport, and relevant equipment safety regulations.
• Lead safety audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations within the workshop.

Team Development

• Train, coach, and mentor technicians to improve technical, diagnostic, and equipment-handling capabilities.
• Build a strong, safety-first culture within the workshop environment.
• Support succession planning and technical skill development across the team.

Requirements

• Diploma / Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience managing a workshop covering heavy vehicles, construction equipment & machinery.
• Strong leadership experience in managing workshop teams and multi-asset maintenance operations.
• Solid technical knowledge in diesel engines, hydraulics, heavy equipment systems, and machinery maintenance.
• Experience in fleet and equipment maintenance planning (PM/CM systems) is an advantage.
• Strong problem-solving, planning, and communication skills.

Please send your CV outlining your relevant experience to wenyu.jiang@peoplesearch.jobs (Jiang Wenyu, Reg No: R1332558). You may forward this great opportunity to someone who would be a great fit for this role. Please indicate your availability, expected salary and reason for leaving current job.

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