Workshop Manager

The opportunity:

SkyBus, powered by Kinetic, are proud to have been awarded the contract to operate critical airside and landside bus services at Sydney Airport, marking the expansion of our iconic brand into NSW. 

With a strong track record in delivering safe, clean, and reliable airport, urban, school, and charter bus services, Skybus and Kinetic’s success is driven by teams dedicated to excellence. Our Maintenance team is critical to this success – ensuring our fleet runs at peak performance through high quality servicing and maintenance.

With this exciting new chapter, we are seeking a Workshop Manager to lead a team of Mechanics at our Sydney Airport Workshop. This hands-on leadership role is responsible for managing day-to-day operations, motivating a team of skilled mechanics, and championing continuous improvement across all workshop practices.

The boxes you'll tick:

• A connection with our Values – Passion, Integrity, Respect, Authenticity, Humility
• Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology (or equivalent qualification)
• Minimum Medium Rigid (MR) licence.
•  Proven ability in managing workshop staff as well as influencing and creating a positive work culture.
• Strong computer literacy with MS Office (Word, Excel and Outlook) with the ability to learn our in-house systems.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively engage with a diverse workforce.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills with the ability to perform under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Ability to obtain an Australian Security Identification Card (ASIC)

 The benefits of working with us:

• We are Australasia's leading mass transit bus operator and are rapidly growing internationally.
• We have a diverse, inclusive, and supportive work environment that enables you to succeed.
• We care for our people and provide an Employee Assistance Program which includes wellbeing support, financial and nutritional coaching, counselling, and legal advice.
• We offer secure and long-term employment with genuine career progression opportunities.
• We have free on-site car parking available for all employees.

****And a 10K sign on bonus ****

About us:

For almost 50 years, SkyBus has provided airport bus services in Australia. We are honoured to have recently been awarded the airside contract at Sydney airport. This is an exciting new chapter for us, expanding our world famous brand into Sydney, and fast tracking to a fully battery electric bus fleet over the next few years.

SkyBus is part of Kinetic, Australia and New Zealand’s largest and most diverse bus operator, moving more than 100 million passengers per year across some of the most recognisable names in bus transport. We deliver these services through our team of over 7300 people and fleet of over 4900 buses.

At SkyBus we genuinely care about our people, our passengers and our environment, we’re leading the way in delivering zero-emission technology, investing in our communities, developing our people, and providing an inclusive workplace which reflects the communities we serve. 

How you apply:

SkyBus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and our people represent the community which we service. We invite all suitably qualified persons of all sexualities, genders and cultures, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, to apply.

If you are ready for an exciting career with SkyBus then click the 'Apply’ button now!