Workshop Planner

**_At WesTrac, we’re made for more of what matters most. More family time, with paid parental leave, flexible working arrangements and purchased leave programs to give you the work life balance you’ve always wanted. More development opportunities, with WesTrac's own in house RTO - 50737, access to your own guided learning platform and a range of pathways to help you steer your career in the direction of your dreams. More diversity, with over 4,000 team members with a tonne of differences, united by our passion for building a better tomorrow. As an industry leader and employer of choice, we’re Made for More._**

We are looking for an enthusiastic Workshop Planner to join our team at Casula

**About the role**

WesTrac is currently seeking a Workshop Planner to join our talented team. Reporting directly to the Branch Manager, in this role as a Planner you will use proactive methods to obtain data, analysis and tracking to schedule and plan workload in line with resources and specified timeframes.

This key role is a critical position for maintaining effective communication with internal and external stakeholders regarding job requirements, parts requirements, job and technician status, and seeking feedback.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Support the Branch Manager and relevant Supervisors through scheduling and demand planning reports to ensure variations of work can be managed effectively
- Effective Work in Progress (WIP) management through turning WIP both in parts and service
- Customer communication and visibility to job completion through transparent scheduling
- Coordinate parts availability for planned repairs
- Liaise with workshop supervisors on backorders for planned jobs and discuss reschedules
- Drive continuous improvement to assist in the effective and efficient operation of the business

**Skills & Experience**
- Practical experience in mobile equipment maintenance planning and scheduling
- Excellent communication skills - written, verbal and interpersonal
- Excellent attention to detail with the ability to analyse information and identify continuous improvement initiatives
- Ability to work successfully within a team and autonomously
- Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage fluctuating workloads and conflicting priorities to achieve tight deadlines
- Demonstrated highly developed customer service skills
- Mechanical Trade Qualification and previous experience with maintenance management for heavy mobile equipment (Desirable)

**Benefits**
- Competitive remuneration
- Annual Remuneration and performance review
- Discounted CAT Hand Tools
- Fitness Passport for the whole family
- Novated leasing options
- Purchased Leave program
- Discounted private health insurance
- Income protection with 24/7 coverage
- 12 weeks paid parental leave
- Online Learning Library to support your continued development
- Opportunities for progression with pathways to field services, sales and leadership roles
- Dealership network with opportunities for short term or permanent transfers

If you believe you have the skills and experience to succeed in this role, please submit your cover letter and resume for consideration via the link.

For further information regarding this role, please contact the Recruitment Team on 1300 797 028 and reference job number: 883707.

Successful applicants will be required to complete a satisfactory National Criminal History Check as part of the recruitment process.
- At WesTrac, our primary focus is our people. As we look to the future, we’re focused on harnessing the best talent and providing them with the support they need to achieve success. WesTrac is a member of the Diversity Council of Australia and recognise the value of and strongly support the principles of equal employment opportunities in the workplace and are committed to continue to build our workplace culture._