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Workshop Foreman

Workshop • Alice Springs, Northern Territory 0870, Australia • Full-time
AI Job Summary
  • Trade qualification in Automotive/Diesel Mechanics or equivalent workshop leadership experience.
  • At least 2 years leading/coordinating workflow in a mechanical workshop environment.
  • Experience supporting WHS, staff supervision, and workshop process compliance.

Role Type

On-site • Permanent • Full-time • Mid-level Senior

Pay Rate

$32 AUD – $55 AUD (Hour)

Description

Summary:

The Workshop Foreman will oversee daily operations within our automotive workshop in Alice Springs, ensuring that all tasks are completed efficiently and to the highest standards. This role is crucial for maintaining our commitment to quality service and customer satisfaction, while also leading a team of skilled technicians and apprentices in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

  • Supervise and coordinate the activities of workshop staff to ensure efficient workflow.
  • Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and maintain a safe working environment.
  • Monitor the quality of work performed and provide guidance and support to technicians.
  • Manage inventory and order supplies as needed to maintain workshop operations.
  • Conduct regular training sessions to enhance team skills and knowledge.
  • Liaise with customers to provide updates on vehicle repairs and address any concerns.
  • Prepare reports on workshop performance and suggest improvements.

Qualifications:

  • Proven experience as a workshop foreman or in a similar supervisory role within the automotive industry.
  • Strong knowledge of automotive repair and maintenance processes.
  • Excellent leadership and team management skills.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with both staff and customers.
  • Relevant qualifications in automotive engineering or a related field.
  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Company Overview

Country Diesel Maintenance is a heavy diesel and specialist vehicle workshop in Alice Springs, in the heart of Central Australia. We keep the trucks, machinery and fleets this region runs on — from heavy diesel and agricultural equipment through to modern electric fleet vehicles. As an authorised dealer and service agent for [Hino, Massey Ferguson, Spitwater and Tough Dog], we back our work with genuine parts, manufacturer training and dealer-standard servicing. The team runs on modern systems — Fullbay job management and Podium customer communication — and one standard we hold in every bay: Clean Bench, Clear Mind. Do it once, do it right, and leave the job better than you found it. We’re a tight, capable team a long way from the nearest capital, which means we back our own judgment and take real pride in getting people moving again. This suits someone who wants variety, genuine responsibility, dealer-backed training and the Central Australian lifestyle — not someone looking to be one anonymous face in a big-city shop. If that sounds like you, we’d like to hear from you.