Transport Maintenance Manager

1 week ago

Newcastle, Australia DARACON ENGINEERING PTY LTD Full time

Daracon Group provides effective and integrated civil construction services across the public and private sectors. We deliver projects that consistently exceed the needs and expectations of our Clientele and the Community. As one of NSW’s leading civil engineering contractors, joining the Daracon team is not just a job, it’s a highly rewarding career with a family-owned company; small enough for you to be treated like an individual but also large enough to explore genuine career progression.

As our **Transport Maintenance Manager**, you’ll oversee our Transport workshop operations in Beresfield and Mt Thorley, managing a dedicated Transport Maintenance Team to ensure our extensive fleet of Heavy vehicles, Trailers and Light Vehicles are maintained to the highest standards.

**Responsibilities**
- Oversee the daily operations of the fleet maintenance workshop across two Newcastle/Hunter Valley locations
- Lead and mentor two workshop Supervisors, who oversee a team of diverse, multiple skilled trades and apprentices to ensure mechanical repairs, diagnostics, inspections, and preventive maintenance programs for the fleet are completed
- Oversee Supervisors and Workshop Trades, ensuring clear understanding of work requirements, procedures and are well-trained to complete tasks efficiently
- Foster teamwork, demonstrate strong leadership, and provide clear direction to support and guide team members effectively
- Ensure compliance with the company’s OHS, environmental policies, as well as safe operating procedures.
- Manage supplier relationships and ensure high quality timely deliveries for necessary fleet parts and services
- Contribute to new fleet purchasing program as a technical SME and provide expert advice on new transport asset investment strategy
- Manage HR responsibilities, including recruitment and selection, overseeing performance management, setting clear expectations, conducting reviews and providing constructive feedback.

**Success profile**
- Qualified as a Heavy Vehicle Mechanic
- Proven experience successfully managing multi-trade workshops
- Strong knowledge of fleet maintenance, preventative maintenance requirements, fault and diagnostic repair processes
- Familiarity with compliance requirements for safety and regulatory standards as per NHVR
- High level communication, understanding of customer requirements and appropriate skills in prioritising internal and external customer needs.
- High level of verbal and written communication, time management and organisational skills.

In return for your skills and experience, you will be offered the opportunity to work with an employer that values your contribution to the organisation and is dedicated to your career success. We value our people as our key asset and this is reflected in all aspects of our business.

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