Competitive salary and benefits package.
Opportunities for professional development and training.
A supportive and collaborative team environment.
We are currently seeking a motivated and experienced Workshop Manager to lead our maintenance function and enhance our operational performance.
About the Role
The Workshop Manager will be responsible for overseeing the maintenance and operational performance of our bus and coach fleet. This role involves leading a team to ensure the safe, compliant, and cost-effective maintenance of our vehicles. You will collaborate closely with Operations leadership to minimise vehicle downtime, optimise fleet availability, and uphold high standards of safety, quality, and compliance.
Duties
* Fleet Maintenance: Oversee preventive maintenance to minimise vehicle downtime.
* Workshop Management: Direct daily operations and allocate resources for efficient service delivery.
* Team Leadership: Mentor staff and promote a collaborative, safety-focused environment.
* Procurement: Manage parts procurement, ensuring competitive pricing and cost control.
* Safety Compliance: Ensure adherence to safety regulations through regular reviews and incident investigations.
* Operational Coordination: Collaborate with Operations to optimise vehicle availability and technical support.
Skills, Qualifications & Experience
* Trade Qualification as Heavy Diesel Mechanic
* Western Australian HR Driver's Licence (preferred)
* Proven experience in managing a heavy vehicle workshop environment.
* Strong technical knowledge of heavy diesel engines, driveline systems, and electrical systems.
* Experience in managing maintenance programs for commercial vehicle fleets.
* Demonstrated ability to supervise and develop workshop staff.
If you're passionate about vehicle maintenance and want to lead a dynamic team in a thriving organisation, we'd love to hear from you!
How to Apply
Click APPLY and fill in as much information as you can in the track record section of the application, paying close attention to each question.
We are requesting your resume and a cover letter explaining why you are the best person for this position.
Applications close by 5 pm Thursday, 26th March 2026
About Horizons West
Horizons West is part of Kelsian Group Limited, Australia's largest integrated land and marine, tourism and public transport service provider with established international operations in London, USA and Singapore. As at 30 June 2025, Kelsian directly employs over 12,800 people and operates over 5,870 buses, 124 vessels and 24 light rail vehicles that delivered more than 383 million customer journeys over the last year.
We aim to provide meaningful and sustainable employment opportunities that are free from barriers, support and celebrate the diverse talents of our team members, improve awareness of the value of diversity and inclusion across our organisation, and enable our leaders to champion diversity and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTQIA+, people with disability and people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
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