Workshop Supervisor – Vehicle Modifications

We're a Brisbane-based business with over 10 years' experience modifying vehicles for wheelchair accessibility and other custom applications. We also run a vehicle servicing and repair workshop. We're looking for a Workshop Supervisor to lead our vehicle modification section — someone who can run the floor, manage a small crew, and keep quality and output on track. This role is part of the leadership team and can have a significant influence on the future of the business.

The Role

You'll take day-to-day responsibility for the vehicle modification workshop, overseeing a small team and coordinating the full range of work we do. This will include mentoring and technical guidance to tradespeople, supporting their development within the section. It also involves job scheduling, quality control, liaising with suppliers, and making sure jobs are completed safely, on time, and to requirements.

The type of work

Our vehicle modification workshop carries out a wide variety of work on most brands of vans and minibuses. The work includes the following.

Installation of seats, floors, and other accessories

Design and fabrication of custom parts — seat mountings, handrails, steps, plywood floors, vinyl floor coverings, raised floor sections, shelves, storage boxes

Sourcing and installing standard and custom parts — seats,



laser-cut components, wheelchair lifters, seatbelts, wheelchair tiedowns, exhausts, electrical components, school bus lighting, bullbars, nudge bars, towbars

Cutting door openings and fabricating/installing custom doors for wheelchair access

Fuel tank and filler relocations

What We're Looking For

Proven supervisory or leadership experience in a workshop, trade, or manufacturing environment

Strong trade background — automotive, fabrication, coachbuilding, or a related field

Hands-on experience with custom fabrication and/or vehicle modification work (highly regarded)

Ability to read and interpret specifications, drawings, and standards

Strong communication skills — you'll be coordinating between tradespeople, management, suppliers and customers

A practical, safety-first approach to running a workshop

Other highly regarded skills

Familiarity with ADRs

Exposure to Lean Manufacturing principles

Knowledge of stock control systems, particularly visual systems like KanBan

What We Offer

$95,000–$115,000 (TBC) + super, based on experience

Full-time position

A stable, well-established business with long-term growth plans and varied work

The chance to lead a skilled team doing meaningful work — helping people with mobility needs travel safely

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📌 Workshop Supervisor – Vehicle Modifications (Queensland)
🏢 Brisbane Autocare
📍 Queensland