National Workshop Manager

About John L Pierce

John L Pierce is a family-owned bulk fuel transport and logistics company established in 1949. Employing more than 330 people across the eastern seaboard, we are one of Australia's leading specialist providers of bulk fuel transport services, working with a portfolio of blue-chip clients in the energy sector.

Our reputation has been built on safety, reliability, professionalism and consistently delivering critical fuel supply solutions that keep Australia's industries, businesses and communities moving. We pride ourselves on maintaining the highest standards of compliance, operational excellence and customer service.

Our people are at the centre of what we do. We're a practical, down-to-earth team that works closely together to ensure our bulk fuel logistics operations run safely, efficiently and reliably every day.

The role and key responsibilities

We are seeking an experienced National Workshop Manager to lead the safe, compliant and efficient delivery of JLP’s workshop and heavy vehicle maintenance activities across multiple sites.

Reporting to the General Manager – Fleet, this is a brand current, full-time, permanent role with national accountability for workshop operations, preventative maintenance, repairs, defect rectification, breakdown response, fleet availability and maintenance performance. You will provide leadership and technical guidance to site-based workshop teams, standardise maintenance practices and use data and operational insights to improve reliability, efficiency and cost effectiveness.

Your day to day will include:

- Leading and coordinating workshop and maintenance operations across all JLP sites.

- Oversee preventative maintenance, servicing,



repairs, defect rectification and breakdown management.

- Monitor fleet availability, utilisation and downtime

- Plan and prioritise maintenance activities, labour and resources to meet business requirements.

- Provide guidance and support to workshop managers, supervisors and employees, promoting consistent national standards.

- Manage and monitor fleet KPIs

To be successful, you’ll have:

- A trade qualification as a heavy vehicle mechanic, or an equivalent relevant technical qualification.

- Demonstrated experience managing heavy vehicle workshop and maintenance operations.

- Strong experience in preventative maintenance, servicing, repairs, diagnostics, defect management, breakdown response and fleet availability.

- Sound financial and commercial acumen.

- The ability to lead, coach and support workshop teams across multiple sites.

- A current driver license and the capacity to travel regularly between sites.

Experience in bulk fuel transport, dangerous goods transport or heavy vehicle logistics will be highly regarded but is not essential.

What's on offer

- Permanent full-time position.

- Competitive remuneration package negotiated based on experience.

- Opportunity to build your career with one of Australia's most respected bulk fuel transport and logistics companies.

- Supportive team environment with ongoing development opportunities.

- Stable employment with a long-established family-owned business that values its people.

If you're looking for an opportunity to build a rewarding career in bulk fuel transport and logistics and enjoy working in a dynamic operational environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and become part of the John L Pierce team.

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