Workshop Supervisor

About the business

Westside Bus Company Pty Ltd specialises in providing School, Urban, and Charter bus services in the Redbank and surrounding areas. We are currently seeking a Workshop Supervisor with trade qualification in heavy vehicle mechanic to join our Redbank maintenance team.

Culture is critical in the success of our business. We entrust our people, we are respectful and supportive. We lead to inspire each other to enjoy their work and impart that enjoyment onto our staff and customers.

About the role

The role of the Workshop Supervisor is, but not limited to:

• Support the maintenance staff in their role of managing the Pulitano Group's fleet of vehicles.

• Perform the duties of a mechanic.

• Perform duties as requested to support the Workshop Manager.

• Support in-house workshop trade staff are carrying out maintenance and repair to a level that ensures bus safety and roadworthiness.

Primary duties and responsibilities include:

• To adhere to and always manage compliance with Work Health and Safety Policies and Safe Work Procedures (JSAs). Identify potential safety hazards and takes appropriate action to ensure personnel safety;

• Coordination of vehicle maintenance, repair and inspections as per company policy and manufacturers procedures to achieve compliance with TMR and Federal regulations;

• Organises for the on-time procurement of parts, supplies, tools and machinery;

• Ensures that all outsourced services engaged are initiated per the policy;

• Administers periodic inspections of maintenance records to ensure compliance and accuracy of documentation, filing and records are accurate, up-to-date and auditable by Department of Transport;

• Provides leadership to workshop supervisors and trades personnel, ensuring they have the instruction, tools and resources to achieve their objectives.

• Ensure compliance with expenditure limits as details in Purchasing Policy;

• Management of depot vehicle requirements and availability;

• Work proactively with the Maintenance Manager in maintaining and improving availability of the fleet;

• Be available to assist and advise with after-hours enquiries, breakdowns, on-road issues;

• Ensure vehicle preventative maintenance and repair work is conducted in accordance with the manufacturer's requirements and specifications;

• Ensure parts requisitions and goods receipting complies with Procurement Operations Manual;

• Maintain fuel, oil and other critical operations consumables to agreed minimum/maximum stock levels;

• Coordinate periodic parts stocktakes;

• Prepare and present maintenance/vehicle reports at weekly Operations meetings;

• Schedule all maintenance activities;

• Ensure defect reports are actioned and repairs are recorded in the ERP;

• Abide by the requirements in the Management Information System and Maintenance Management System;

• Scheduling of vehicle inspections;

• Scheduling of annual bus inspections;

• Ensure repairs and maintenance are conducted in accordance with the Manufacturer's specifications, National Heavy Vehicle Inspection Manual and any applicable legislation or vehicle standards;

• Conduct vehicle safety inspections;

• Maintain the depot in a safe condition;

• Conduct monthly workshop safety inspections and report all hazards;

• Ensure all staff carry out tasks in accordance with the relevant JSA;

• Work in accordance with safe working procedures and instructions and comply with the accredited bus operator's Management Information System;

• Not be impaired by alcohol or drugs immediately before, or while, performing bus safety work;

• Report all health issues or other issues that may affect their fitness to work;

• Follow policies, procedures and safety instructions;

• Wear all personal protective equipment (PPE) as issued by the operator or pertinent to the job;

• Participate in training and staff meetings as required.

Skills and experience

To be successful candidates will need to demonstrate:

• Experience in leading a heavy vehicle workshop;

• Qualifications in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Trade;

• Experience in fleet management and preventative maintenance programs;

• Problem solving skills, strategic thinker, attention to detail;

• Experience and knowledge of Department of Transport legislation including inspections and compliance audits (preferred);

• Intermediate computer skills – ERP systems and Microsoft Office suite;

• Hold a valid MR/HR licence;

• Strong Diagnosis Skills;

• Experience on Volvo and Scania Chassis (preferred).

If you are a suitably skilled individual looking for a new challenge and a drive to succeed in a busy and rewarding environment then please submit your resume and cover letter and apply now for this role.