Workshop Maintenance Supervisor

Our client is seeking an experienced and skilled Workshop Maintenance Supervisor to join their busy operations based in Redcliffe. This is a permanent, full-time role for someone with strong leadership experience in heavy plant maintenance who is ready to oversee workshop operations and lead a team of fitters, technicians, and apprentices. 

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading and supervising workshop staff including HD fitters, trade assistants, and apprentices
• Coordinating daily workflow, job scheduling, and overall workshop operations
• Overseeing off-hire inspections and repairs for returning machinery
• Managing planned servicing, preventative maintenance, and component changes
• Supervising the assembly and fit-out of new machines including attachments, hydraulics, and safety gear
• Engaging and managing external contractors such as auto-electrics, hydraulics, and NDT specialists
• Ensuring workshop safety, compliance, housekeeping, and OEM-spec standards
• Supporting continuous improvement of maintenance processes and workshop efficiency

What you’ll need:

• Trade-qualified Heavy Diesel Mechanic, Plant Fitter, or similar
• HR licence (advantageous but not essential)
• 5+ years’ experience as a Leading Hand, Foreman, or Workshop Supervisor
• Confident communicator with strong leadership and team management skills
• Organised and able to manage multiple jobs at once
• High focus on quality, safety, and compliance
• Strong background in maintenance of heavy plant including excavators, loaders, dozers, dump trucks, graders, and water carts
• Proficient in Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Full working rights in Australia

What’s in it for you:

• Permanent, full-time role based in Redcliffe
• Laptop, phone, and potential car for the right candidate
• Opportunity to lead a skilled workshop team
• Long-term job security in a reputable organisation
• The chance to make a real impact on workshop operations and heavy plant maintenance

How to apply:

To complete your application for this position, please click on the "APPLY" button. For a confidential enquiry, please call 08 9221 8122.