Workshop Manager

ABOUT US

Qube Ports provides port solutions and logistics services with bulk and general handling facilities in over 40 Australian, New Zealand and Southeast Asian ports.

Qube Ports manages 25 sites for the forestry industry in Australia and New Zealand and is also the leading provider of supply chain logistics services to the energy sector, supporting thousands of onshore wells and rig supply vessels, barges and offshore construction vessels annually.

We lead the market in providing purpose-designed solutions for our customers, handling containers, bulk, automotive and general cargo. 

ABOUT THE ROLE

The primary purpose of the Workshop Manager is to effectively manage the workshop staff, facilities, and asset repairs and servicing schedules to provide the maximum number of mechanically sound assets possible to meet the organisations production requirements.

Specific Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the fleet maintenance, including efficient and effective utilization of staff, financial, information and resources
• Develops and maintains the fleet maintenance business plan in line with branch and corporate business objectives
• Contributes to the development and implementation of strategies, policies and systems to support Service Manager
• Manage a team of mechanics and engineers
• Monitor and mentor apprentices to ensure they are adequately trained and signed off to reach their qualifications
• Communicate with transport department to organize service times and dates on a daily/weekly basis for trucks and trailers
• Develop procurement plans to ensure ongoing supply of services, parts and consumables essential to meet the requirements of scheduled maintenance and unplanned repairs
• Arrange best prices for parts and control and record workshop stores, oils, grease and consumables
• Establishes and maintains supplier relationships and monitors contractor performance
• Interrogate and sign off on commercial invoices, follow up on discrepancies and arrange appropriate credits
• Monitors and reports on progress of fleet maintenance programs in relation to budgets, delivery time lines and services as required by the Service Manager
• Provide a weekly maintenance/service report to the Service & Transport manager for review
• Ensures health and safety regulations are adhered to and make recommendations for improvement.
• Promote safe work environments by conducting safety audits, attending monthly safety committee meetings and meeting with individual staff members
• Meet all the SHS KPI obligations to ensure staff safety, including risk assessments & safety engagements.
• Recommend capital expenditures for acquisitions of new equipment and machinery major component replacement in order to increase efficiency and services
• Prepare management recommendations, such as proposed changes to scheduling and the daily running of the workshop and the functioning of the store
• Analyse expenditures and other financial information in order to develop plans, policies and budgets for increasing profits improvements
• Manage the workshop within monthly and annual budget constraints
• Manage fleet software data base records, entering kms, repairs, servicing, P/O, manuals
• Take good care and maintenance of company equipment ensuring all equipment is compliant and in good working order with appropriate training and instruction to safely use specialized tooling
• Manage staff performance and engage staff regularly to meet productivity requirements
• Sign off timesheets and monitor staff hours
• Manage staff fatigue, overtime, and establish a after hours call out roster
• Undertake disciplinary procedures as required

Essential Skills & Experience

• Hold a relevant trade qualification
• Desirable high-risk license for forklift
• Relevant experience in a similar position

Key Competencies/Skills

Current MDL is essential

• Strong leadership and relationship management skills
• A professional and positive attitude when dealing with people at all levels
• Excellent communication skills – written and verbal
• The ability to continually prioritize and deliver quality data on time
• Innovation and idea generation in relation to logistics issues

Why QUBE?

At Qube, we recognise that our people are our most important asset and are the engine that drives our organisation, playing a vital role in ensuring our business achieve our objectives and deliver on our commitments. We believe that attracting the right people and rewarding performance is vital for success.

BENEFITS

• Up to 50% off gyms, studios, active wear, healthy meals, supplements, recovery and more through the Qube Fit program.
• Discounted health insurance 
• Special paid leave to participate in volunteering activities
• Unlimited access to employee assistance program delivered through Benestar
• Generous paid parental leave
• Access to Qube wellbeing program

In return, we offer an exciting opportunity to join a business that is experiencing rapid growth and continued leadership. Apply for this position today!