Workshop Manager

The opportunity:

Are you ready to take the reins and lead a growing team in the heavy vehicle industry? This is your chance to join Kinetic as a Workshop Manager at our Preston depot and play a pivotal role in expanding our VIC operations during this exciting period of growth.

Our workshop team ensures our buses stay in top condition through high-quality maintenance and repairs. As Workshop Manager, you’ll oversee day-to-day workshop operations, drive performance improvements, and ensure our fleet meets the highest standards of safety and reliability.

You will be involved in

• Leading and developing a small but growing team
• Analysing and improving the workshop’s performance to making sure that things are running smoothly
• Oversee and conduct preventative vehicle maintenance to ensure that vehicles are maintained to an efficient level and available for our operational needs
• Undertake and oversee maintenance and repair work on engines, transmissions, rectify defects / faults in a timely manner
• Maintaining timely service and maintenance records in accordance with company and regulatory requirements
• Establishing strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders

The boxes you'll tick:

• Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology or equivalent
• Previous experience in providing maintenance and repairs to heavy commercial fleet (bus and truck)
• Leadership skills to motivate and empower the team to achieve its goals
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills
• Minimum MR license (HR license or above preferred but not essential)
• Forklift license (preferable)
• Exposure to diagnostics via computer-controlled systems is a bonus
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team

What we offer you:

• Competitive salary
• A diverse, inclusive, and supportive work environment that enables you to succeed
• An Employee Assistance Program which includes wellbeing support, financial and nutritional coaching, counselling, and legal advice
• Autonomy to lead your own team and improve processes
• Company Car
• Access to ongoing training and professional development

About us:

Kinetic is the leading mass transit bus operator across Australia and New Zealand, offering you the perfect opportunity to grow your career and take it to new heights. As a business who genuinely cares about our customers, our people, and our environment, we are industry leaders in delivering zero-emission technology, investing in our communities, training and developing our people, and providing an inclusive workplace which reflects the communities we serve.

For more information, please visit the Kinetic website www.wearekinetic.com

How you apply:

Kinetic 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 a challenging and rewarding career with Kinetic then click the 'Apply' button now!