Salmon Earthmoving is part of the Sime Darby Industrial Group & is one of the largest heavy equipment rental companies in Australia. Salmon rents & supports a complete range of Caterpillar & other heavy machinery used in mining & constructions sectors, providing high quality plant for short- & long-term hire throughout Australia
About the Role:
Our Nebo workshop is the central hub for our Bown Basin operations – with two workshops on site; our new Workshop / Maintenance Supervisor plays a key role in leading our skilled team of tradespeople across both workshops.
Reporting to the Workshop Manager, this role is the Senior person on site on weekends.
A hands-on leadership role, you'll be responsible for coordinating maintenance activities and ensuring our fleet is maintained to a safe, reliable, and high-performing standard.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and supervise 10-20 crew across two workshop sites.
* Provide technical support and mentoring to trades and apprentices.
* Coordinate job allocations, parts ordering, and repair schedules to ensure timely and effective service delivery.
* Maintain accurate service records and report on maintenance KPI's.
* Monitor and ensure workshop safety, quality, and compliance process & procedures are upheld.
* Conduct toolbox & pre-starts with clear communication across shifts
* Coordinate maintenance activities of Bown Basin projects with individual Site Supervisor's.
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives and foster a high-performance safety driven culture.
About You:
To succeed in this role, you will have demonstrated supervision / leadership experience ideally in a similar maintenance or mechanical role and / or industry. You will be self-driven, a natural problem solver and thrive under pressure. You will possess strong communication skills coupled with the ability to keep your crew motivated.
The successful candidate will have the following:
* Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology or Engineering (Mechanical) or equivalent.
* RII Certified: EWP, Working at Heights, and Light Vehicle/Equipment Testing & Operations, Standard 11 (highly desirable).
* Proven knowledge of heavy equipment servicing and diagnostics (CAT, Komatsu, Hitachi or similar)
* Fluency with maintenance software (MEX, Pronto, SAP systems highly desirable)
* A strong commitment to workplace safety, quality standards & team development.
* Competent in the use of Microsoft Office suite
* Current & valid Driver's Licence
* A "can do" attitude with the ability to work well in a team environment.
* Ability to work autonomously and unsupervised as required.
* Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and drug and alcohol screening.
What We Offer:
* Full-Time workshop-based position | 7/7 Roster | Dayshift.
* DIDO or FIFO dependant on your home location.
* Camp accommodation and meals provided while on swing
* Supportive and professional team culture with a strong focus on safety.
* Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Join Salmon Earthmoving Holdings Pty Ltd and be part of a company that values its people and their contribution. Ready to take the next step?
For further information, contact Jennifer Ellem on 0459 081 *** | *******@salmon.com.au