Lead workshop performance, fleet reliability and maintenance standards across one of Australia's most respected family-owned logistics businesses.

Since 1932, Dyers Distribution has built a reputation for delivering reliable transport and warehousing solutions across Australia. Proudly family-owned and headquartered in Gippsland, we employ more than 500 people nationally and continue to invest in our people, infrastructure, and future growth.

With established operations across Sale, Bairnsdale, Morwell, Dandenong, Derrimut, Brisbane and Adelaide we are a leading and trusted contract logistics supplier to some of Australia's largest companies and brands.

Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced and motivated Group Workshop Manager to lead our experienced team of 15 workshop and support staff across 4 workshops.

About the Opportunity

This is a pivotal leadership position with responsibility for workshop performance, fleet management and maintaining strict maintenance standards across our operational network.

Reporting to senior management, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across fleet maintenance, workshop safety, compliance, asset performance, cost control and people development.

This role suits a hands-on maintenance leader who can balance day-to-day workshop priorities with preventive maintenance planning, fleet strategy, team development and business improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

· Lead, coach and develop workshop supervisors, tradespeople, apprentices and support staff across the group.

· Drive a culture of safety excellence and ensure compliance with workplace safety, Chain of Responsibility (CoR), Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) and all regulatory requirements.

· Manage equipment permits and design requirements to meet NHVR guidelines.

· Develop and oversee preventive maintenance,



servicing, inspection and repair programs to maximise fleet reliability and availability.

· Monitor and improve key performance indicators relating to vehicle uptime, workshop productivity, labour efficiency, maintenance costs, parts usage and repair quality.

· Standardise workshop systems, processes and maintenance practices across all operating locations.

· Manage workshop budgets, external repair providers, parts suppliers, warranties and capital equipment requirements.

· Partner with operations to prioritise maintenance activity, minimise downtime and support service delivery.

· Use maintenance data and asset history to identify trends, improve whole-of-life fleet costs and support replacement planning.

· Build solid relationships with manufacturers, dealers, suppliers, regulators and internal stakeholders.

· Develop strategic planning of fleet and support the ongoing growth of the business.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will be an influential maintenance leader with a proven ability to improve workshop performance, fleet reliability and cost control across complex operations.

You will bring:

· Demonstrated senior leadership experience in heavy vehicle workshops, fleet maintenance, transport, logistics or a comparable industrial environment.

· A strong commitment to workplace safety, quality and regulatory compliance.

· A trade qualification in heavy vehicle, diesel,



automotive or a related discipline; relevant management qualifications are desirable.

· A track record of building, mentoring and leading high-performing workshop teams.

· Strong technical knowledge of heavy vehicles, trailers, maintenance systems and preventive maintenance practices.

· Strong commercial awareness, budgeting capability and sound operational decision-making skills.

· Analytical skills to use data to develop strategies to improve reliability, productivity and whole-of-life asset costs.

· Excellent communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving abilities.

Heavy vehicle workshop and fleet maintenance experience is preferred; however, we welcome applications from senior maintenance leaders in manufacturing, distribution, industrial services or other comparable environments.

Why Join Dyers Distribution?

Join a well-established and growing Australian family business with over 90 years continued family ownership and continuous operation

· Lead group-wide workshop and fleet maintenance performance with genuine influence over asset reliability, cost and operational outcomes.

· Work alongside an experienced leadership team committed to fleet reliability, safety and continuous improvement.

Competitive salary package including a fully maintained company vehicle.

Long-term career development opportunities within a growing national organisation.

Be part of a business that values its people, customers and local communities.

Apply Now. Take the next step in your leadership career as Group Workshop Manager with Dyers Distribution.

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📌 Group Workshop Manager (Dandenong)
🏢 Dyers Distribution
📍 Dandenong