Coastal Transport Services – Warnervale NSW

At Coastal Truck Services we take pride in being the Central Coast’s most reputable truck, trailer, and equipment repair workshop. We offer comprehensive services, including truck repairs, auto electrical work, air conditioning, tyres, roadside assistance, RMS registration inspections, and defect clearances all in one place.
Our goal is to be a one stop shop for all your mechanical needs. We pride ourselves on delivering quality workmanship and reliable service to keep your fleet running smoothly with minimal downtime.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Workshop Manager to lead our busy workshop and play a key role in the continued growth of Coastal Truck Services.
This is a hands‑on leadership role with responsibility for the overall performance of the workshop- leading the team, managing workflow and resources, maintaining high standards of workmanship and safety, and driving productivity and efficiency across all operations.

You’ll be supported by dedicated Service Advisor and Accounts Administrator, who will assist with customer communication, bookings, service coordination and administration, allowing you to focus on leading and supporting your team and keeping workshop operations running effectively.

With continued growth across Coastal Group and significant investment in our workshop operations, this is an opportunity to take ownership of an established workshop and have a genuine influence on its continued development.

What you’ll be doing

Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the workshop, including workflow, scheduling, staffing and overall workshop performance





Drive workshop productivity and efficiency, monitoring labour utilisation, job progress, turnaround times and financial performance

Ensure all vehicle servicing, repairs and inspections are completed efficiently and to a high standard, in line with NHVR heavy vehicle inspection and maintenance requirements

Lead, mentor and support workshop mechanics and apprentices, providing hands‑on technical guidance when required

Work closely with the Service Advisor to coordinate workshop bookings, job priorities, customer requirements and service delivery

Oversee parts, equipment and workshop resources to ensure jobs are completed efficiently and minimise vehicle downtime

Maintain high standards of WHS, workshop safety, presentation and compliance across all operations

Support the development and implementation of workshop procedures and continuous improvement initiatives

Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers and key stakeholders

Collaborate with the broader Coastal Group team to identify opportunities for improved efficiencies, cost management and continued business growth.

What we’re looking for

Trade qualification in Heavy Vehicle Mechanical Technology or equivalent

Demonstrated experience as a Workshop Manager,



Workshop Supervisor or similar leadership role within the heavy vehicle industry is highly regarded

Strong technical knowledge across the servicing, repair and maintenance of trucks, trailers and heavy vehicle equipment

Proven leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate, mentor and develop a high‑performing workshop team

Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage workflow, competing priorities and vehicle turnaround times

Commercial awareness with an understanding of workshop productivity, labour utilisation, costs and financial performance

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build robust relationships with customers, suppliers and internal teams

Sound understanding of NHVR requirements, WHS, heavy vehicle compliance and maintenance standards

Confidence using workshop management systems and technology

A practical, solutions-focused approach with a strong focus on quality, efficiency and continuous improvement

What we offer

Competitive salary from $130,000+ (negotiable, based on experience) + 12% superannuation, negotiable based on experience

Company vehicle and fuel

Company mobile phone and laptop

Dedicated Service Advisor and Accounts Administration support

A modern, well-equipped workshop, with a brand-new purpose-built facility coming at the end of 2026

The opportunity to lead and develop an established workshop team

A supportive and growing business with genuine opportunities for career development and progression

The opportunity to make a genuine impact and play a key role in the continued growth of Coastal Truck Services

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📌 Workshop Manager (Central Coast Council)
🏢 Coastal Transport Services
📍 Central Coast Council