Workshop Manager - Mobile Crushing & Screening Fleet

About the role

MLG Oz is seeking an experienced Workshop Manager to take ownership of its Perth-based workshop, which maintains, repairs and keeps running the company's mobile crushing and screening fleet. This is a hands-on, permanent, full-time leadership role with a Monday to Friday schedule, 50 hours per week, 6:00am to 4:00pm, and no FIFO roster.

Key responsibilities

• Manage daily workshop operations, coordinating workloads, priorities and resources
• Oversee servicing, preventative maintenance, breakdowns and major repairs on mobile crushing and screening equipment
• Lead, develop and mentor workshop personnel, including tradespeople, apprentices and support staff
• Drive equipment reliability and minimise downtime
• Plan and schedule workloads, labour, parts and maintenance
• Maintain a strong safety culture and compliance with legislative and company requirements
• Manage workshop budgets, labour costs, purchasing and inventory
• Improve maintenance processes, productivity and equipment performance
• Work with operations, procurement and site teams, and keep accurate maintenance records and work orders

Required profile

• Proven experience managing a workshop in mining, heavy equipment, mobile plant or crushing and screening operations
• Demonstrated experience leading and managing workshop teams
• Trade qualification in Heavy Diesel, Mechanical Fitting or a related discipline (highly regarded)
• Current manual driver's licence and valid national police clearance

Required skills

• Strong mechanical knowledge of mobile crushing and screening equipment
• Understanding of preventative maintenance, equipment reliability and breakdown management
• Planning, scheduling and commercial awareness, including budget and cost management
• Communication and problem-solving skills

What we offer

• Competitive salary package
• Company work vehicle
• Perth-based workshop with no FIFO roster
• Permanent, full-time position with long-term career opportunity
• Supportive management and an established operational team