Vehicle Repair Operations Manager

3 days ago

Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia beBeeMechanic Full time $90,000 - $120,000
Key Role Overview

Senior Mechanic Leader is required for a full-time position based in Alice Springs, NT, Australia.

The successful candidate will work hands-on fixing, diagnosing, overhauling and maintaining vehicles while supervising and mentoring a small team of mechanics. The role involves leading workshop operations and trade staff to keep downtime low, ensure quality outputs, and maintain a safe and customer-focused workshop.

Responsibilities and Skills
  • Diagnose, repair and service vehicle systems (engine, transmission, brakes, HVAC, hydraulics, electrical, suspension). Ensure quality workmanship using diagnostic tools and maintain compliance with manufacturer standards and internal procedures.
  • Perform planned preventative maintenance, inspections, overhauls, troubleshooting and field repairs. Oversee daily workshop flow, balance reactive and scheduled work, workload planning and workshop management.
  • Lead, coach and mentor the trade team, including performance monitoring and upskilling. Liaise with site teams to ensure materials are available for tasks. Maintain accurate records of labour hours, work orders, maintenance logs and vehicle history per OEM recommendations and internal processes.
  • Communicate with peers to ensure best-practice standardization and continuous improvement. Deliver training to develop and maintain staff competence. Review trend data and implement modifications to maintenance plans and procedures as needed.
Requirements
  • Certificate III in a Facilities Trades. Trade Certificate IV in Leadership and Management desirable.
  • Proficiency in applying best practice operations, technical and management principles. Strong understanding of WHS/EHS policies and procedures.
  • Strong understanding of facilities O&M requirements, equipment maintenance requirements (preventive, predictive, corrective), problem solving, decision making and analytical skills.
  • Demonstrated experience in vehicle maintenance, providing leadership to trade personnel and working at heights.
Benefits

This is a Monday-Friday position that collaborates with Maintenance Superintendents to sustain best-practice standards and enable reliable, 24/7/365 facility operational support. The Vehicle Mechanic Team Leader performs skilled mechanic work on light, heavy, or specialty vehicles and leads workshop operations and trade staff.

Additional Information

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level. Employment type: Full-time.

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