Workshop Supervisor

Northfleet is the largest fleet provider in the Pilbara, with over 20 years of experience in the region. We have a dedicated history of delivering safe and efficient transport solutions to our valued clients across our depots throughout WA. Cranes / Trucks / Buses / Vehicles / Plant Equipment.

We are seeking the best Workshop Supervisor in the Pilbara. Becoming part of our team will not only give you the best financial rewards around, but also has the best workplace diversity in Vehicles /Equipment / Locations / Premises / Support in the Pilbara. Northfleet’s success is not only because we hire the best people, but we have all the best equipment and Depots to work from.

We are looking for a Workshop Supervisor to run our team in Karratha. The successful candidate will be head and shoulders above everyone in Karratha. This person will ensure the highest standards of safety and service are delivered to Northfleet internal fleet and also our external customers.

Are you good enough to put your hand up for this role??? If you are a highly skilled, heavy duty diesel mechanic, that is an expert in the trade and is willing to still get their hands dirty occasionally, yet offer technical support, training, and leadership to our team, we’d like to hear from you.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Working closely with Operations Manager to coordinate safe and timely vehicle servicing, repairs and inspection schedules to ensure optimum operational efficiency. 
• Prepare, supervise and control all workshop activities
• Manage technicians and apprentices to ensure the highest of safety and quality standards are maintained 
• Responsible for ensuring a safe and compliant working environment and adherence to company policies and procedures
• Actively responsible for the services, mechanical repairs and maintenance of the fleet and outside customers
• Work allocation and ensuring the highest standards of quality are maintained
• Manage corrective campaigns for fleet defects, recalls and warranty replacements
• Communicate work progress to management including time frames and costings
• Ensure adequate stock levels are maintained and liaise with spare parts department to ensure that the correct inventory is included for repair orders
• Ensure the highest standards of housekeeping are maintained
• Assist with review and quoting of vehicle damage for customers
• Assist in completing servicing and repair duties of the fleet to meet operational requirements
• Attend mine site and remote areas for vehicle breakdowns and servicing requirements 
• Monitoring the use of materials and equipment to minimise waste and damage
• Assist parts inventory to maintain stock levels to enable servicing and repairs to be completed without delay

Skills and Experience:

• Hold a Motor Vehicle Repairer’s Certificate 
• At least 5 years Previous experience in leading a workshop team 
• High standards of maintenance and service keeping records
• Superior diagnostics and fault-finding skills
• Previous experience working on buses and trucks (desirable)
• Valid MR driver’s licence
• Ability pass regular industry standard drug and alcohol testing
• Strong work ethic and ability to work calmly to meet deadlines

Subsidised housing and relocation assistance available to the right candidate. 

Your application will include the following questions:

Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?

How many years' experience do you have as a Workshop Supervisor?

Do you have customer service experience?

Do you have a heavy vehicle driver's licence?

How many years of people management experience do you have?

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