Pump Workshop Supervisor

**Job Title**: Pump Workshop Supervisor - WA

**Company**: Pinnacle Hire Pty Ltd WA

**Location**: Canning Vale, WA

**About Pinnacle Hire**:
Pinnacle Hire is a dynamic and agile hire business providing 'Advanced Dewatering, Pumping & Water Treatment solutions' to the Infrastructure, Civil Construction, Mining & Quarry sectors Australia-wide. We pride ourselves on rapid response and expert knowledge, ensuring our customers have access to the most 'fit for purpose' equipment when and where they need it.

**The Opportunity**:
We are currently seeking an experienced and hands-on **Pump Workshop Supervisor** to lead our workshop team in Canning Vale.
This is a key leadership role within our WA operations, responsible for coordinating workshop activities, overseeing field service works, and ensuring quality repairs and rebuilds of our extensive pump hire fleet.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Lead and coordinate day-to-day workshop operations to ensure timely turnaround of fleet repairs, overhauls, and asset preparation for hire.
- Plan, schedule, and oversee **field service technicians** for site-based works including breakdown response, commissioning, and routine servicing.
- Provide technical guidance and support to workshop and field service teams.
- Coordinate job allocation, workflow management, and prioritisation of workshop and field tasks.
- Ensure all work is completed to a high standard of quality, safety, and compliance with company procedures and Australian Standards.
- Conduct hands-on mechanical fitting, troubleshooting, and testing on diesel and electric pumping equipment where required.
- Mentor and develop apprentices and tradespeople, fostering a strong safety and teamwork culture.
- Collaborate with operations and project managers to align workshop and field resources with project and customer requirements.
- Maintain accurate job records, service reports, and parts usage within internal systems (Dashpivot / Syrinx).
- Drive continual improvement in workshop efficiency, housekeeping, and fleet presentation.

**Skills and Experience**:

- Trade qualification in Mechanical Fitting or a related discipline (e.g. Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade).
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in pump maintenance, rebuilds, or dewatering hire environments.
- Prior leadership or supervisory experience (workshop or field) highly regarded.
- Strong ability to plan, coordinate, and support both workshop and field-based teams.
- Proficient in fault finding and repair of centrifugal, submersible, and high-head pump sets.
- Sound understanding of mechanical, hydraulic, and basic electrical systems.
- Excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Proven commitment to safety, teamwork, and high-quality workmanship.
- Current driver’s licence (HR licence desirable).

**Why Join Pinnacle Hire**
- Take ownership of a key operational function within a growing national business.
- Lead a capable team across workshop and field service disciplines.
- Competitive remuneration package reflective of leadership capability and trade experience.
- Supportive, collaborative culture with genuine opportunities for progression and professional development.

**If you’re a driven tradesperson ready to step into leadership, or an experienced supervisor seeking a hands-on, fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you.**

Application Question(s):

- Do you hold a trade qualification in Mechanical Fitting or a related discipline (e.g. Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade)?
- Do you have prior leadership or supervisory experience (workshop or field) highly regarded?
- Do you have strong ability to plan, coordinate, and support both workshop and field-based teams?
- Are you proficient in fault finding and repair of centrifugal, submersible, and high-head pump sets?
- Do you have a sound understanding of mechanical, hydraulic, and basic electrical systems?
- Do you have excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities?
- Do you have a proven commitment to safety, teamwork, and high-quality workmanship?

**Experience**:

- Pump maintenance, rebuilds, or dewatering hire environments: 5 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Full Driver Licence (required)
- Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person