Operations Manager – Rockhampton

Heavy Equipment | Team Leadership | Rental Coordination

We're looking for a mechanically experienced Operations Manager to lead our Rockhampton branch. This is a hands-on role for someone who understands heavy equipment, enjoys leading a small team, and can keep workshop activity and rental operations running smoothly.

You'll lead a team of six — two workshop mechanics, a field service mechanic, a yard person, a driver and an admin assistant — reporting to the Regional Queensland Manager based in Townsville.

Key Responsibilities:
Oversee daily workshop operations and set maintenance priorities
Coordinate dry hire rentals, fleet availability and job scheduling
Ensure all equipment is serviced, secure and ready for hire
Direct yard and delivery activity, including machine staging and handovers
Be the branch's main point of contact for customers by phone
Lead the team day to day — work allocation, performance and safety conversations
Maintain branch WHS standards and ensure company policies and procedures are followed

Requirements:
Mechanical knowledge of heavy equipment (essential)
Experience in workshop and rental operations




Practical leader who can guide and support a small team
Robust attention to detail and a focus on safety
Confident communicator with good admin and system skills
Able to be on site Monday to Friday, 7:00am – 5:00pm

Perks:
Generous annual salary + 12% super, paid weekly
Monthly performance-based incentives - profit share
Structured onboarding - a full week with your Regional Manager, plus national team support
Real progression - branch to regional management, workshop into operations
Investment in you - OEM product training, systems training through Brisbane Head Office
A family-owned business since 1968 - decisions get made quickly
Employee discounts and cashback offers

About Sherrin Rentals:

Sherrin Rentals is a family-owned Australian leader in heavy equipment hire, operating since 1968. From excavators and loaders to truck-mounted EWPs, we deliver reliable, site-ready equipment to clients across construction, infrastructure and commercial sectors Australia-wide.

Apply now or call Katie Tammineni, HR Manager

07 3635 4*

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