Ararat, Ballarat and Central Highlands VIC
Automotive Trades (Trades and Services)
Full time
80,000 to 110,000 per year
Mechanics
Customer Service
Invoicing
Ararat Auto and Ag Services
For more than 20 years, Ararat Auto and Ag Services has proudly served our local community as an automotive repair business and is currently a Repco Authorised Service Centre. In **** we expanded to take on agricultural sales and service with a focus on Deutz Fahr and Kioti tractors, but we sell other agricultural machinery products too. Soon after we then became a Stihl and small engines sales and service dealer.
We're looking for a dedicated Workshop Manager to lead our team and keep our business moving forward. This role would suit a Service Manager, Service Advisor or Workshop Controller looking to take a step up to leading the whole team. You would work closely with the Agriculture Service Manager while managing the day-to-day Light Vehicle service work of two mechanics.
There will be lots of variety in this role. We service and repair a diverse range of products including:
Cars, 4WDs, tractors, small trucks, trailers, farm machinery and forklifts
Deutz Fahr and Kioti dealer - tractor sales, servicing and repairs
Silvan, Howard, John Berends, Burder - sales, servicing and repairs
Vehicle LPG specialist
Roadworthy inspections for light and heavy vehicles
About the Role
This is a hybrid position combining team leadership with customer service, day?to?day workshop coordination and the possibility of some hands?on mechanical work. The role is predominantly in the automotive side of the business, but you will work closely with our agriculture team to ensure everything is well coordinated and running smoothly. You'll work closely with the owners to support a small team of mechanics and work cooperatively with our office administration person.



You will play a critical role in managing our team and ensuring our service to customers is excellent. Ultimately you will help the business to grow through your sharp skills in management.
Responsibilities will include but not limited to:
Lead, mentor and support a small team of mechanics
Oversee all workshop administration, reporting and parts
Be the first port of call for customers to book or discuss automotive jobs
Coordinate daily automotive workshop operations and workflow
Create written quotes and provide to customers
Automotive customer invoicing and parts data entry
Source and order automotive parts
Provide support for mechanical tasks as required
Uphold accreditation, compliance and safety standards
Contribute to continuous improvement across systems, processes and workplace culture
Work closely with business owners
Be able to work independently and support management in their absence
The Skills and Experience You'll Bring
Qualified Mechanic (preferred) with hands on experience
Experience leading or supervising workshop staff
3-5 years of management experience with the ability to work under pressure
Professional appearance and attitude
Strong administration and computer skills
Ability to balance workshop leadership with excellent customer service
A commitment to safety, professionalism and high?quality workmanship
Attention to detail and thorough
Australian work rights are required for this position
What We Offer
A respected family?owned business
Supportive business owners and a positive team culture
Opportunities to grow your skills and influence workshop standards
A full?time role with variety, responsibility and the opportunity to make a real difference
Remuneration dependent upon skills and experience
The position is a great prospect to expand your knowledge and skills in the automotive and agricultural industry. We are a small friendly workplace located in a well-resourced community near the foot of the Grampians.
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