Workshop Coordinator

About the role

The Workshop Coordinator leads the workshop, paint shop and yard staff so that all equipment is repaired, serviced and maintained on time and in line with business requirements. The role works closely with internal divisions and is a genuine supervisor position focused on mentoring and coaching the team to improve productivity and profitability.

Key responsibilities

• Maximise the productivity and effectiveness of the workshop team through motivation, quality work and attention to detail.
• Monitor the progress of all workshop work and communicate it to the relevant people.
• Watch hours and ensure quoted targets are met; give clear communication channels and warn of jobs likely to run over their quoted times with a rationale.
• Develop employee engagement and maintain high-quality two-way communication with team members and management.

Required profile

• Proven experience leading a team, with a focus on coaching and motivating individuals.
• Commitment to workplace safety and sound knowledge of OH&S practices and standards.
• Ability to work under deadlines and meet key performance indicators.
• Forklift industry knowledge, including troubleshooting, diagnostic and preventative maintenance skills.
• Current Victorian drivers licence; a current High-Risk Work Licence (forklift) is highly desirable.

Required skills

• Sound computer literacy in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Team leadership and coaching.

What we offer

• A growing, nationally recognised employer with a good staff culture and strong support network.
• Opportunities to progress within the company.

Candidates apply through the application link provided in the original advert; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.