Workshop Supervisor - Fleet & Plant Maintenance

Are you an experienced mechanical qualified who enjoys leading from the front?

This is an prospect to take ownership of a busy workshop responsible for keeping an essential fleet of vehicles, plant and equipment safe, reliable and operational. You will combine hands-on mechanical expertise with practical team leadership, helping experienced tradespeople and apprentices perform at their best.

Initially offered as a 12-month opportunity, with potential to lead to permanent employment during the assignment.

This is an attractive opportunity to bring your leadership experience into a stable, community-focused environment.

A Day in the Role Will See You

- Lead and support a workshop team comprising heavy-duty mechanics and apprentices

- Remain actively involved in mechanical work, maintenance and workshop activities

- Coordinate daily workshop priorities, workloads, resources and competing operational requirements

- Maximise the availability of fixed and mobile plant through timely, efficient and cost-effective maintenance

- Oversee the servicing, repair and maintenance of a diverse fleet of vehicles, plant and equipment

- Maintain safe workshop operations and ensure the Workshop Safety Management Plan remains current and effective

- Review and maintain fleet maintenance systems, procedures and service records

- Monitor subcontractor performance against agreed service standards

- Provide practical mechanical advice when new plant and fleet equipment is being considered

- Identify opportunities to improve workshop performance, reliability, safety and cost efficiency

- Step into the Fleet Coordinator position when required

Your Application Will Stand Out If You Have





- A recognised Mechanical Trade Certificate

- HR Class driver’s licences

- Extensive mechanical maintenance experience across fleet, plant and equipment

- Demonstrated experience supervising, supporting and developing workshop employees

- The confidence to lead a team while remaining technically involved and hands-on

- Experience coordinating workshop operations, priorities and resources

- Strong knowledge of maintenance systems and contemporary maintenance practices

- Sound understanding of workplace safety principles and workshop risk management

- Well-developed problem-solving, decision-making and organisational skills

- Practical proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel

You will be a calm and capable leader who communicates clearly, builds positive working relationships and takes pride in delivering a reliable service. You will also understand how good workshop performance contributes to the wider organisation and the essential services it provides to the community.

What’s in It for You?

- Strong remuneration: Earn between $107k - $113k pro rata per annum, depending on your skills and experience, plus 12% superannuation

- Vehicle benefit: Use of a commuting vehicle is included with the position

- Pathway to permanency: Join initially for 12 months, with the possibility of moving into a permanent position during that period





- Genuine leadership: Take responsibility for workshop performance while continuing to use your mechanical expertise

- Technical variety: Work across a diverse range of fleet vehicles, fixed plant and mobile equipment maintained primarily in-house

- Community impact: Help keep the vehicles and equipment supporting essential community services safe and operational

- Team development: Lead experienced tradespeople while supporting the development of apprentices

- Continuous improvement: Play an active role in strengthening maintenance systems, workshop processes and fleet reliability

- Supportive environment: Join a collaborative team that values safety, quality, customer service and practical problem-solving

About the Opportunity

THE resources HUB is recruiting on behalf of a local government organisation responsible for delivering important services to its community.

The organisation maintains the majority of its fleet, plant and equipment in-house, giving this position genuine technical breadth and the opportunity to make a visible difference to workshop performance.

Before You Apply

The following requirements are essential for this position:

- Mechanical Trade Certificate

- Current C and HR Class Driver’s Licence

- Demonstrated fleet and plant mechanical maintenance experience

- Previous workshop leadership or supervisory experience

Ready to Apply?

If you are an experienced mechanical professional who can lead people, coordinate a busy workshop and still enjoys being hands-on, we would like to hear from you.

Apply today. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so early applications are encouraged.

📌 Workshop Supervisor - JN 1345 (Melville)
🏢 The Resources Hub
📍 Melville