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We're seeking an experienced and dedicated Workshop Manager to lead a skilled team of electricians, electrical fitters and fitters and turners. You will be overseeing the efficient operation of the workshop. This is a fantastic opportunity for you if you're looking for a role with excellent work-life balance, where you can leverage your technical expertise and leadership skills to drive quality, safety, and client satisfaction.

Reporting to the State Service Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of our workshop operations. This includes managing a team of 13 experienced tradespeople, ensuring high-quality output of electrical motor overhauls, fostering strong client relationships, and championing a culture of safety excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Client Liaison: Serve as the primary point of contact for key clients, including Alston and QR/Metro, ensuring their needs are met and expectations are exceeded.
• Scheduling and Planning: Efficiently plan and schedule workflow for batches of 6-8 motors, managing turnaround times of approximately 4-6 weeks in a production line-style environment.
• Quality Control (QC): Actively participate in the testing and final quality control processes to ensure all work meets the highest standards.
• Quoting: Prepare accurate and timely quotes for specialized locomotive works, utilizing available historical data.
• Safety Leadership: Drive and embed cultural change initiatives focused on psychosocial safety within a traditional workshop environment, ensuring a safe and supportive workplace for all team members.
• Team Leadership & Empowerment: Provide guidance, support, and mentorship to a highly experienced and autonomous team of fitters, electrical fitters, and fitter and turners. Foster an environment of trust and empowerment, working closely with two leading hands responsible for day-to-day operations.
• EBA Negotiations: Participate in Enterprise Bargaining Agreement discussions as required (typically every three years).

Qualifications & Experience:

• Mandatory: Electrical Fitter Qualification.
• Essential: Must be eligible to be signed off as a Qualified Technical Person (QTP) by suppliers (typically involves a 1-day course with a portfolio of evidence).
• Demonstrated experience working with electrical motors.
• Proven leadership experience in a workshop or similar industrial environment.

Essential Skills & Attributes:

• Commitment to maintaining high standards for quality control.
• Ability to trust, empower, and guide a highly experienced and tenured team.
• Strong client liaison and relationship management skills.
• Proficiency in scheduling, planning, and workshop workflow management.
• Experience with SAP ERP system is highly beneficial.
• A strong commitment to safety excellence and experience leading cultural change, particularly regarding psychosocial safety.
• Adept at conflict management and resolution.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

What is being offered:

• Salary: $130,000-135,000 + 10% bonus + superannuation
• This role offers excellent work-life balance with regular hours and minimal after-hours calls, a key factor in the long tenure of the previous manager.
• Be part of an excellent team in growth

If you are a qualified and experienced workshop leader with a passion for quality, safety, and team empowerment, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume.

For a confidential discussion about this role feel free to contact Laia at 0448 914 755 or send an email at [email protected].

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.