Workshop Manager

**Job no**: 493491
**Work type**: Full Time
**Location**: Dover
**Categories**: Management, Maintenance/Trades

We are looking for a driven and experienced Workshop Manager to take the lead in our Southern region, guiding a skilled team to deliver excellence in equipment servicing and maintenance. A great opportunity for a leader who thrives on developing teams and driving efficiency.

**The role**

The Workshop Manager will oversee a team of 14, fostering their development to ensure the efficient and high-quality servicing and maintenance of equipment and machinery. Working Monday to Friday, responsibilities will include:

- Leading, supervising, and mentoring a team of tradespeople to achieve operational goals.
- Making clear, proactive decisions on workshop priorities while ensuring effective communication and negotiation with stakeholders.
- Setting well-defined plans to meet objectives within established timeframes, adapting to changing circumstances and operational needs.
- Implementing and maintaining 5s initiatives across the workshop to maintain efficient operations.
- Overseeing the budgeting and expenditure of workshop equipment and parts required to deliver and service in line with the maintenance schedule

**About you**

With a relevant trade qualification and experience in a similar role, your expertise includes:

- Strong leadership and ability to develop teams through constructive feedback.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Skilled in planning, scheduling, and adapting to dynamic environments.
- Expertise in vessel maintenance, including diesel and outboard-powered vessels, cranes, and hydraulic equipment
- Understanding of MEX Maintenance Systems and workshop operations
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills under pressure
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

**Huon benefits**
- Discounted gym membership with our partners.
- Discounted health insurance with our partners.
- Discounted products.
- Access to novated leases through our partners.
- The opportunity to develop professionally and progress your career.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Applications will close by 9am Wednesday, 11 June 2025.

**Advertised**: 28 May 2025 Tasmania Standard Time
**Applications close**: 11 Jun 2025 Tasmania Standard Time