Location: Shepparton, VIC
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary: $130,000 + Superannuation
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am–5:00pm
Saturday Work: Occasional, depending on operational requirements

About the Company

Kreskas Brothers Transport is a well-established transport and logistics business with a strong fleet operation servicing Victoria and beyond. They are seeking an experienced Workshop Manager to take ownership of their heavy vehicle maintenance operation in Shepparton.

This is an excellent chance for a hands-on leader who understands heavy vehicle maintenance, workshop planning, diagnostics and fleet reliability.

About the Role:

As the Workshop Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day maintenance, servicing and repair of the company's heavy vehicle fleet.

The fleet includes Mercedes-Benz, Kenworth and Volvo trucks, so strong experience with modern heavy vehicle systems, diagnostics and preventative maintenance is essential.

You will lead the workshop team, coordinate repair priorities, manage maintenance schedules and ensure vehicles remain safe, compliant and available for operations.

Key Responsibilities:

- Manage the daily operations of the workshop and maintenance team
- Coordinate scheduled servicing, preventative maintenance and repair work across the fleet
- Prioritise breakdowns and urgent repairs to minimise vehicle downtime
- Oversee diagnostics, fault finding and complex mechanical repairs
- Support repairs and maintenance across Mercedes-Benz, Kenworth and Volvo trucks
- Monitor fleet compliance, safety standards and maintenance documentation
- Plan workshop workload, allocate jobs and ensure deadlines are met
- Manage parts requirements,



stock levels and supplier relationships
- Maintain a clean, organised and safe workshop environment
- Support and mentor workshop staff where required
- Communicate with operations to ensure fleet availability meets business needs
- Assist with continuous improvement of workshop systems, maintenance planning and fleet reliability

Skills and Experience Required:

- Heavy Diesel Mechanic qualification or relevant trade qualification
- Previous experience in a Workshop Manager, Leading Hand or Senior Heavy Vehicle Mechanic role
- Strong experience working with heavy vehicle fleets
- Experience with Mercedes-Benz, Kenworth and Volvo trucks highly regarded
- Strong diagnostic and fault-finding capability
- Experience with hydraulic systems
- Good understanding of preventative maintenance and fleet maintenance planning
- Ability to manage workshop priorities in a rapid-paced transport environment
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- Safety-focused with a solid understanding of workshop compliance requirements
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of workshop performance

What's on Offer:

- Salary package of $130,000 + superannuation
- Stable full-time position based in Shepparton
- Monday to Friday roster with occasional Saturday work
- Approximate working hours of 7:00am–5:00pm
- Opportunity to manage and improve a busy heavy vehicle workshop
- Work with a modern fleet including Mercedes-Benz, Kenworth and Volvo trucks
- Long-term opportunity with an established transport and logistics company

If you are an experienced Heavy Diesel Mechanic or Workshop Supervisor ready to step into a management position, this could be a strong next step in your career.

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