Job Description
Fuel Distributors of Western Australia (FDWA) is a leading bulk fuel and lubricant distributor, operating a up-to-date fleet and servicing customers across metropolitan and regional WA.
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We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Workshop Manager to lead our workshop maintenance functions from our Kwinana Beach operation. This is a key leadership position reporting directly to the General Manager, with responsibility for the safety, reliability, compliance, performance and financial management of our workshop and fleet.
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The successful person will take ownership of:
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Fleet reliability – working with the Workshop and Transport teams to keep our heavy vehicle fleet safe, compliant and available.
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Workshop performance – overseeing preventive maintenance, repairs, defects, inspections and breakdowns.
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Safety & compliance – setting the standard and ensuring WHS, dangerous goods, heavy vehicle and regulatory requirements are met.
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People leadership – leading, coaching and developing the workshop team.
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Financial performance – managing budgets, forecasting expenditure and identifying opportunities to reduce whole-of-life maintenance costs.
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Asset management – making informed decisions around fleet condition, refurbishment, replacement and lifecycle costs.
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Continuous improvement – building better systems, procedures and ways of working.
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Stakeholder management – working closely with Transport, Finance, HSE, suppliers and contractors.
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Strategic advice – providing management with clear recommendations on fleet capability, maintenance risk and capital investment.
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We are looking for a leader who combines strong technical knowledge, commercial awareness and proven people leadership. You will ideally have:
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A relevant trade qualification in heavy vehicle, automotive, mechanical or a related discipline.
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Proven management experience across fleet, workshop or maintenance operations, ideally within heavy vehicle and dangerous goods transport.
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Strong knowledge of preventive maintenance, asset lifecycle management, defect control and workshop systems.
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Demonstrated experience with budgets, P&L; analysis, forecasting, cost control and delivering cost improvements.
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Proven ability to develop and implement workshop procedures, management systems and continuous improvement initiatives.
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Sound understanding of WHS, heavy vehicle, road transport and dangerous goods compliance requirements.
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Strong capability with Microsoft Office and fleet maintenance systems.
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What we offer?
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Competitive remuneration package.
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Permanent, full-time position.
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Monday to Friday working week.
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Based at our Kwinana Beach operation.
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This position is an opportunity to join an established WA business and play a key role in the performance and future development of its fleet and workshop operations. You'll have the opportunity to influence strategy, improve systems, develop people and make decisions that have a measurable impact on the business.
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📌 Workshop Manager (Kwinana Beach)
🏢 Fuel Distributors Of Western Australia
📍 Kwinana Beach