At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage and maintain our civil & electrical construction fleet hands-on.
- Company: Join a local company that values expertise and offers true autonomy.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, company vehicle, fuel card, and mobile phone provided.
- Other info: Enjoy variety in your work with no long commutes and excellent career growth.
- Why this job: Be at the heart of operations, making a real impact every day.
- Qualifications: Trade qualified with experience in earthmoving equipment and a problem-solving mindset.
The predicted salary is between 59400 - 72600 $ per year.
Keep the Fleet Moving – Work Local, Competitive salary package.
Are you a Senior Fitter, Mechanic, or Leading Hand ready to take the next step into managing a workshop? We're looking for a Hands-On Workshop Manager to take ownership of our civil & electrical construction fleet, plant and small equipment - and to grow into running the whole maintenance operation their way. This isn't a role where you'll be stuck behind a desk filling out spreadsheets. You'll be at the heart of our operations - on the tools keeping gear running, while building up the scheduling, ordering and coordination side as you go.
What's in it for you?
- Competitive Pay: We value expertise and pay accordingly to attract the best in the trade.
- Benefits & Allowances: Company vehicle, fuel card, and mobile phone provided.
- True Autonomy: You manage the schedule and you run the workshop your way.
- Work Locally: Work locally - no FIFO, no long commutes, home every night.
- Variety of Gear: From light vehicles and trucks to earthmoving gear and small plant, no two days are the same.
The Role
As Workshop Manager, you'll be hands-on servicing and repairing our fleet while taking on responsibility for its end-to-end health — liaising with project managers, coordinating external specialists and keeping things running smoothly.
Key Responsibilities:
- Hands-on Maintenance: Perform servicing, diagnostics, and repairs on motor vehicles, trucks (Crane trucks, EWP's, Tippers) earthmoving plant (Excavators, Skidsteers, Backhoes).
- Fleet Management: Building and overseeing preventative maintenance schedules to minimise downtime.
- External Coordination: Manage relationships and quality control for overflow work and specialist external repairs.
- Small Plant Care: Keeping our smaller assets and tools serviced and site-ready.
- Safety First: Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant workshop environment.
What You Bring to the Team
- Trade Qualified: Diesel Fitter, Heavy Vehicle or Motor Mechanic qualifications.
- Industry Experience: Proven experience working with earthmoving equipment. A minimum of 3-5 years experience preferred.
- Other Skills highly regarded: Auto electrical, Hydraulics, Spray painting, Welding, CV Truck mounted Crane, LF Forklift, other operator tickets.
- The 'Owner' Mindset: You take pride in the fleet as if it were your own and don't need hand-holding to get the job done.
- Problem Solver: Ability to diagnose complex faults and decide whether to fix them in-house or outsource for efficiency.
- Lead from the ground: A genuine willingness to be on the tools, not just directing others.
- Licensing: A heavy vehicle license (HR) is highly regarded.
Workshop Manager in Logan City employer: CB Energy
CB Energy is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and growth of its employees, offering a stable work environment with competitive pay and a fully maintained company vehicle. With a strong commitment to safety and quality, our team enjoys a supportive culture that encourages skill development and provides opportunities for overtime and varied project experiences across South East Queensland. Join us to be part of a reputable company that has been investing in its people since 1946.
