Duration: 6-month contract (full-time hours) with potential to go permanent
The Opportunity
A well-established construction machinery manufacturing company in Revesby is seeking a Workshop Planner to join their on-site operations. This is a hands‑on planning and coordination role responsible for scheduling machinery through the workshop, managing subcontractors, and ensuring all Australian compliance checks are completed. You’ll play a key part in keeping large and heavy construction machinery moving through the workshop efficiently-balancing planning, procurement, communication, and technical understanding. This is a 6‑month temporary role with solid potential to transition into a permanent position for the right candidate.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and coordinate machinery workflow through the workshop
- Ensure machinery meets relevant Australian standards and compliance requirements
- Manage subcontractors and ensure timely delivery of services
- Oversee movement, purchasing, and procurement of parts for heavy machinery
- Maintain schedules, track progress, and adjust plans as needed
- Liaise with workshop teams, engineers, and operations staff
- Identify bottlenecks and propose practical, outside‑the‑box solutions
- Use Microsoft Projects and internal systems to manage timelines and tasks
About You
- Experience in a workshop, automotive, truck, heavy machinery, or construction environment
- Background in planning or scheduling, ideally with machinery or vehicles
- Strong technical understanding; mechanical engineering experience desirable
- Process‑driven mindset with robust organisational skills
- Confident communicator with the ability to influence and coordinate across teams
- Creative problem solver able to think outside the box
- Comfortable using Microsoft Projects or similar tools (training provided)
Requirements
- Relevant trade or engineering exposure (mechanical, automotive, fabrication, or workshop)
- Experience with scheduling tools such as Microsoft Projects
- Full working rights in Australia
- On-site availability in Revesby
Why Apply?
- Competitive rate: $50 per hour + super
- 6-month contract with strong potential for permanency
- Work with a respected construction machinery manufacturer
- Hands‑on role with training provided
- Supportive workshop and engineering team
- Opportunity to step into a long‑term career pathway