Bm - Construction/trucks

**Posted Date**:16 Jun 2025

**Location**:Tomago, NSW, AU
- 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._

**Branch Manager | Newcastle General Construction**

**About the Role**
- Due to an internal promotion, WesTrac is seeking an experienced leader to take on the role of **Branch Manager** for WesTrac’s Newcastle General Construction (GCON) operation.
- Reporting to the Regional Manager - Central Operations, you will be accountable for the overall safety, financial and operational performance of the Branch. Your role will place a focus on building and maintaining strong customer relationships whilst encouraging continuous improvement of all areas.
- Based at Tomago, this role will require occasional travel to customer sites between Central Coast, Newcastle and the Hunter Valley.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Oversee branch operations
- Ensure safety and quality standards are maintained through engaging in a safe, productive and customer-focused culture
- Control profits & losses and monitor monthly sales and service targets
- Meet organisational goals through development of branch strategies
- Provide leadership, direction and support to your team, utilising a values-driven approach
- Utilise data to forecast, measure and improve branch performance
- Be the point of escalation for customer queries
- Build and maintain successful customer relationships through effective stakeholder engagement and regular customer visits
- Oversee invoicing, Work in Progress (WIP) and warranty claims
- Oversee the development of team members to deliver high engagement and productivity
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure statewide customer coverage by sharing resources
- Encourage continuous improvement opportunities within the business to ensure effective and efficient operation

**Skills & Experience**
- Tertiary qualifications in Business and/or mechanical trade background desirable
- Demonstrated experience in a leadership capacity
- Experience with Caterpillar (or similar) equipment and exposure to mobile equipment industry
- Highly developed commercial acumen with proven ability to manage customer relationships, budgets, data analysis and report compilation
- Experience in an operational role with proven ability to boost performance
- Ability to present in a professional manner with outstanding communication skills
- Ability to lead high performing teams in changing environments

**Benefits**
- Competitive Remuneration Package + vehicle allowance + incentive scheme
- Made for More Rewards
- Opportunities for career development
- 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
- Ability to purchase additional annual leave
- RDO opt in available
- Income protection covering you 24/7
- Fitness Passport for the whole family
- program - work alongside your mates and receive up to $3,000 for each successful referral
- Discounted CAT products
- Wellness Program

If you believe you have the skills and experience to succeed in this role, please submit your resume for consideration via the link. For further information regarding this role, please contact Claire Pavey on 4964 5120 and reference job number **4180.**

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._