Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and hands‑on Workshop Supervisor – Hydraulic Power Units to lead our Hydraulic Power Unit team.

In this role, you will oversee the day‑to‑day workshop operations, leading a team of skilled Hydraulic Fitters and Technicians to ensure hydraulic systems and power units are assembled, tested and delivered safely, on time and to the highest quality standards.

This is a great opportunity for someone with strong technical expertise in hydraulic systems who enjoys leading people, developing team capability and driving continuous improvement in a collaborative workshop environment.

What you will be doing

- Workshop Leadership & Supervision: Lead and support a team of Hydraulic Fitters and Technicians, overseeing daily activities and maintaining a productive, collaborative workshop setting.
- Production Planning & Coordination: Coordinate workshop activities, allocate resources and manage production schedules to ensure customer requirements and delivery deadlines are met.
- Hydraulic Assembly & Technical Support: Oversee the assembly, integration and testing of hydraulic power units, providing hands‑on technical guidance and troubleshooting support.
- Quality & Technical Standards: Ensure hydraulic systems are assembled and tested in accordance with engineering drawings, hydraulic schematics and quality standards.
- Safety & Workshop Standards: Promote a safety‑first culture, ensuring safe work practices, compliance with HSE requirements and adherence to 5S principles.
- Team Development & Performance: Coach and mentor employees,



identify training needs and build technical capability across the workshop team.
- Continuous Improvement & Collaboration: Work closely with Engineering, Planning and Sales to resolve production challenges and identify opportunities to improve workshop efficiency, quality and processes.

Qualifications

- Trade qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Fitting or a related discipline, with strong technical knowledge of hydraulic systems and fluid power applications.
- Approximately 3–5 years of experience in a workshop, manufacturing or production environment, ideally involving hydraulic power units or hydraulic systems.
- Previous experience supervising or leading a workshop team is highly regarded, though not essential.
- Ability to read and interpret hydraulic schematics, mechanical engineering drawings and technical documentation.
- Strong hands‑on technical skills in hydraulic assembly, testing, fault finding and troubleshooting.
- Good organisational and planning skills, with the ability to coordinate competing priorities and meet production deadlines.
- A proactive and collaborative leadership approach, with strong communication skills and a commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.

Additional Information

Please Note:

As part of our recruitment process, preferred candidates will be required to successfully complete pre‑employment screening. This includes a pre‑employment medical and a background check (covering references, criminal history, qualifications, and visa status) conducted via CVCheck.

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📌 Workshop Supervisor - Hydraulic Power Units (Sydney)
🏢 Rexroth
📍 Sydney