Workshop Manager

Description:

Excellent opportunity for an experienced and proactive Workshop Manager based locally in Ballarat with business of exceptional reputation

The Opportunity
Our client is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced heavy diesel mechanic to manage and lead a fast paced, high performing workshop team in a Workshop Manager role. This role would be well suited to an experienced, self-driven and proactive person who enjoys developing and leading a team in a professional and dynamic workshop environment.
In return, the successful candidate will be rewarded with a competitive remuneration package including full private use vehicle and a range of staff benefits. In addition, there is formal technical training available allowing you a genuine opportunity to advance your career with a business of exceptional reputation based locally in Ballarat.
Duties

• Coordinate and schedule all immediate and forecasted workshop activities to clearly defined KPIs, ensuring requirements are met or exceeded at all times
• Manage workshop staff including rostering, leave requests, staff training and development and provide expert advice and development to the team
• Ensure all safety requirements are adhered to, lead daily pre-start meetings, maintaining a safe and presentable workshop at all times
• Work closely and effectively with the sales team, suppliers, management, contractors and others to ensure all scheduling and communication is accurate, up to date and deliverable

Skills & Experience

• Demonstrated experience leading a similar high-performance Workshop team
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Exceptional planning, organizing and scheduling experience
• Proactive, positive and self-driven approach
• Current Car, Truck (HR) and Forklift (LF) license
• Mechanical trade certificate with broad ranging heavy mechanical equipment experience

Benefits

• Competitive salary + full private use vehicle + staff rewards program
• Full-time ongoing role based locally in Ballarat
• Excellent technical training opportunities to grow your career

Please Note: The successful applicant will be required to have full unlimited Australian working rights to be successful in this role.
About JK Personnel
At JK Personnel our specialist team of permanent recruitment consultants understand the importance of finding and retaining the right people and have a proven track record of successfully placing candidates in permanent positions across various industries. We take pride in our ability to find the ideal candidate that will provide long-term value to an organisation and doesn’t just fit but thrives. Our extensive local network, industry knowledge, and dedication to our clients and candidates have solidified us as recruitment experts and leaders in permanent recruitment.
How to Apply
If you are interested in this role and would like to know more, please contact Kate Kilbourne on 0429 911 585. For expert tips and advice on preparing an application head to https://jkpersonnel.au/job-seeker-resources/
Applications close for this role on 14th May 2024