An established South Australian transport and logistics business is seeking an experienced Workshop Manager to oversee its fleet maintenance operations. This is an opportunity to lead a team and ensure vehicles remain safe, compliant and operational.
Your Role
As the Workshop Manager, you'll coordinate daily workshop activities, maintenance schedules and repairs to support reliable fleet operations.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing and developing workshop staff
- Planning preventative maintenance, servicing and repairs
- Monitoring workshop performance, maintenance costs and budgets
- Ensuring fleet compliance with relevant heavy vehicle regulations and safety requirements
- Coordinating parts, stock and maintenance records
- Minimising vehicle downtime and resolving operational issues
- Conducting safety meetings and promoting safe work practices
- Reporting on workshop performance and implementing improvements
About You
You're a hands-on leader with strong mechanical knowledge and the ability to manage people, priorities and maintenance operations effectively.
You'll demonstrate:
- Previous workshop management or supervisory experience, ideally in heavy vehicle transport or fleet maintenance
- Knowledge of vehicle servicing, repairs and preventative maintenance
- Experience managing teams, maintenance costs and stock
- Understanding of heavy vehicle compliance and workplace safety
- Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills
- A proactive approach to safety and continuous improvement
Relevant mechanical or diesel fitting qualifications will be highly regarded.
Other Details
This is a full time, on-site opportunity to take ownership of workshop performance, improve fleet reliability and lead a safety-focused team within a busy transport operation.
What to do now
Submit your current confidential CV via the application link and follow @thechilligroup on LinkedIn for further opportunities.
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📌 Workshop Manager (Kilburn)
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