Asquith Workforce is currently recruiting an experienced, motivated and hands-on Workshop Manager on behalf of our client, an established business operating within the transport and logistics industry in Newcastle.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled mechanical professional who enjoys leading a team, managing workshop operations and ensuring heavy vehicles and equipment are maintained to the highest standards of safety, reliability and performance.

We're looking for a proactive leader who can balance the demands of a busy workshop, support and develop employees, and drive operational efficiency while minimising fleet downtime.

What's on Offer?

- Opportunity to join an established transport and logistics business.
- Key leadership role overseeing daily workshop operations.
- Manage and mentor a skilled team of mechanics, tradespeople and apprentices.
- Work across a diverse fleet of heavy commercial vehicles, machinery and equipment.
- Opportunity to influence workshop productivity, maintenance performance and operational improvements.
- Supportive team environment with a strong focus on safety and teamwork.
- Newcastle-based position.

About the Role

As the Workshop Manager, you will take responsibility for coordinating and overseeing the day-to-day operations of a busy mechanical workshop.

You will play an important role in ensuring fleet maintenance activities are effectively planned, resources are efficiently allocated and vehicles and equipment remain safe, compliant and operational.

Working closely with operational teams, you'll provide hands-on technical leadership while driving workshop performance, maintenance standards and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage and coordinate daily workshop operations, ensuring maintenance and repair activities are completed safely and efficiently.
- Lead, supervise and support mechanics, tradespeople and apprentices.
- Oversee scheduled servicing,



repairs and preventative maintenance of heavy commercial vehicles, earthmoving machinery and ancillary equipment.
- Plan and allocate workloads, prioritising maintenance requirements and urgent breakdown repairs.
- Coordinate labour, spare parts, equipment and external service providers to minimise fleet downtime.
- Monitor workshop productivity, job progress and maintenance schedules to ensure operational deadlines are met.
- Provide technical guidance, troubleshooting and hands-on support to workshop employees.
- Oversee staff rostering, timesheet approvals, training and team development.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records, service documentation and compliance requirements.
- Identify opportunities to improve workshop processes, equipment reliability and overall operational efficiency.
- Work collaboratively with fleet and operational teams to ensure vehicle availability and minimise disruption to transport operations.
- Ensure compliance with Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) requirements, Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) and Chain of Responsibility (CoR) obligations.

About You
We're looking for a confident, practical and solutions-focused Workshop Manager who brings strong technical knowledge, leadership capabilities and a commitment to maintaining a safe and productive workplace.

To be successful, you will have:

- Trade qualification as a Diesel Mechanic – essential.
- Demonstrated experience supervising, leading or managing a mechanical workshop team.
- Solid technical knowledge of heavy commercial vehicle servicing, repairs and preventative maintenance.




- Experience coordinating workshop schedules, maintenance programs and breakdown repairs.
- Proven ability to manage competing priorities in a busy operational environment.
- Robust leadership and people-management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop employees.
- Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
- Sound understanding of WHS requirements and heavy-vehicle compliance obligations.
- Ability to identify operational improvements and implement practical solutions.
- A proactive, hands-on approach with a strong commitment to safety, teamwork and quality workmanship.

Highly Regarded

- Previous workshop management experience within transport, freight, logistics or heavy-vehicle operations.
- Experience managing a diverse fleet of heavy vehicles and machinery.
- Knowledge of Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) and Chain of Responsibility (CoR).
- Experience using fleet maintenance management systems.
- Experience managing maintenance budgets, parts inventory and external suppliers.
- Demonstrated ability to mentor apprentices and support team development.

Why Apply Through Asquith Workforce?
Asquith Workforce is a proudly Aboriginal-owned and Supply Nation Certified recruitment agency, providing permanent recruitment, temporary staffing and labour hire solutions across Newcastle, the Hunter Valley, Central Coast, Sydney and nationally.
We are passionate about connecting skilled professionals with quality employers and creating meaningful career opportunities across a diverse range of industries.
We value diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Apply Now! Submit your updated resume to be considered for this opportunity.

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