Location: Orange, NSW

Company: Specialised Crusher Services Pty Ltd (SCS)

About Us:
Specialised Crusher Services Pty Ltd (SCS) is a family-owned company with over 13 years of experience providing expert services in fixed and mobile plant maintenance across New South Wales and South Australia. Specialising in a wide range of technical services, including installations, commissioning, maintenance, breakdowns, and shutdowns for the mining industry. Known for our commitment to high-quality service and safety, we are now seeking a highly skilled Workshop Supervisor to join our team in this pivotal role.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary & Benefits: Competitive remuneration packages, with salary sacrifice arrangements available.
• Working Conditions: A commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement. Immediate start with working hours 0730 - 1700, Monday - Friday.
• Training & Development: Paid training opportunities for skill development, and career growth. Regular performance reviews to support ongoing personal and professional development.
• Leave Benefits: Full-time employees are entitled to 5 weeks annual leave.
• Inclusive Environment: Join a team that values expertise, collaboration, and safety.

About the Role:
As a Workshop Supervisor at Specialised Crusher Services Pty Ltd (SCS), you will be responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and delivery of all tasks within the workshop, ensuring efficient resource allocation and coordination across multiple projects, including estimating and quoting for the workshop. Your leadership will be essential in maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and efficiency, while supervising trades personnel and liaising with clients and stakeholders, both internal and external, to ensure the successful completion of all workshop activities.

This role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, with a focus on continuous improvement and delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients. If you are a proactive leader with a commitment to safety and quality, we invite you to apply and join our growing team at SCS.

Key Responsibilities:

• Champion a saftey first Workshop environment
• Provide leadership for Vehicle Maintenance, Stores and Asset Management, and Workshop Fabrication
• Coordinate resource scheduling (tradespeople, vehicles, tools) with the Resource Team to align with project needs.
• Oversee the maintenance and availability of tools, equipment, and materials to minimise downtime.
• Track Workshop project progress, monitor milestones, and communicate adjustments to the team and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with HR for smooth recruiting, employee onboarding and inductions.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to continuous process improvements, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
• Provide performance guidance, support professional development, and participate in performance reviews.
• Mentor and develop apprentices
• Foster a high-performance, collaborative workshop culture.
• Conduct regular QA inspections to ensure work meets required standards.
• Identify and implement improvements to workshop efficiency, cost control, and performance.
• Uphold company standards, codes of conduct, and safe systems of work.

What We’re Looking For:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a tradesperson, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or workshop management role.
• A solid background in mining, heavy plant maintenance, or a similar industry, with proven leadership experience in a workshop environment.
• Experience in job management, including estimating, quoting, and cost control is highly desirable.
• Proficient in using scheduling, job costing, and job management software such as SimPro or similar ERP systems.
• Familiar with site shutdown processes and capable of managing tight schedules.
• A proactive, safety-first approach with the ability to ensure strict adherence to safety protocols and regulatory requirements within both workshop and on-site environments.
• Highly organised, with the ability to prioritise, manage multiple tasks, and work independently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards of quality, efficiency, and safety.
• A strong focus on continuous improvement in workshop practices, efficiency, and cost control.
• A solution-oriented mindset with a 'can-do' attitude to address challenges as they arise.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with internal teams, subcontractors, and clients.
• Demonstrated leadership skills in managing and developing workshop personnel, motivating teams, and ensuring the achievement of performance targets.

Required Qualifications & Competencies:

• Trades Qualified - Boilermaker, Fitter, Heavy Diesel Mechanic, or relevant trade background.
• First Aid Certificate.
• Engineering Qualification is desirable.
• Sound Knowledge of Welding Standards is desirable.
• Proficiency in Interpreting Engineering Drawings and Schematics.
• Knowledge of Fitting & Machining Processes.

If you’re an experienced Workshop Supervisor looking to contribute to a dynamic team and the success of SCS, we would love to hear from you!

How to Apply:
To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to [email protected] or call (02) 6362 4803 for more information.