Workshop Team Leader

AB Volvo

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future. If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.

What you will do

As the Workshop Team Leader, you'll lead the night shift workshop operation while remaining actively involved on the tools. You'll work closely with technicians, customer representatives and Volvo support teams to ensure maintenance and repairs are completed safely, efficiently and to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support the night shift workshop team.
• Perform servicing, diagnostics and repairs on heavy vehicles.
• Allocate work and coordinate workshop priorities.
• Ensure maintenance is completed safely and on time.
• Support technicians with complex fault diagnosis.
• Minimise vehicle downtime and maximise fleet availability.
• Act as the key overnight contact for Veolia operations.
• Monitor workshop productivity, quality and performance.
• Maintain accurate repair documentation and records.
• Promote a strong safety-first culture and workplace standards.

Who are you?

You may be an experienced Heavy Vehicle Technician, Leading Hand or Workshop Supervisor looking for your next challenge. You enjoy leading from the front, solving problems, developing others and taking ownership of outcomes. You're equally comfortable turning a spanner, coordinating workflows and engaging with customers.

Essential:

• Qualified Heavy Vehicle Diesel Mechanic.
• Strong diagnostics and repair experience.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience.
• HR Licence or higher.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and make sound decisions.
• Commitment to safety, quality and customer service.

Desirable:

• Experience with Volvo Trucks.
• Fleet or contract maintenance experience.
• Waste collection or heavy fleet industry exposure.
• Workshop management system experience.

What’s in it for you?

We offer a solid package of compensation and benefits, plus you will enjoy:

• Competitive salary package.
• Tool allowance.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Volvo factory training and development.
• Career progression within Volvo Group Australia.
• Modern workshop environment.
• Supportive leadership team.
• Access to industry-leading diagnostic technology.
• Opportunity to lead a dedicated fleet operation.

Ready for the next move?

If you're a hands-on leader who enjoys developing people, solving technical challenges and keeping customers moving, we'd love to hear from you.

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Who we are and what we believe in

We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.

Joining Volvo Group, you will work with some of the world’s most iconic brands and be part of a global and leading industrial company that is harnessing automated driving, electromobility and connectivity.

Our people are passionate about what they do, they aim for high performance and thrive on teamwork and learning. Everyday life at Volvo is defined by a climate of support, care and mutual respect.

If you aspire to grow and make an impact, join us on our journey to create a better and more resilient society for the coming generations.