Workshop Supervisor – Pimba

Symons Clark Logistics is a proud 150-year-old transport and logistics business based in Port Adelaide. As we continue our journey of growth and transformation, we’re investing in our people, systems, and capability to support the next chapter of our business.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Workshop Supervisor to join our team at our Pimba Workshop. Reporting to the Regional Workshop Manager – Pimba, you will play a key role in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the workshop, ensuring the safe, efficient and timely servicing, repair and maintenance of our vehicles, plant and equipment.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Diesel Mechanic who is ready to step into a leadership role, or an established supervisor looking for their next opportunity within a busy transport and mining environment.

What you will be doing…

• Supervise and support mechanics, apprentices and other workshop personnel.
• Coordinate daily workshop activities, including scheduled servicing, preventative maintenance, repairs, inspections and breakdown response.
• Manage workshop workloads and priorities to meet operational requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and support with fault diagnosis and repairs.
• Monitor the quality of maintenance and repair work to ensure vehicles and equipment remain safe, reliable and fit for purpose.
• Support maintenance planning, workshop resourcing and operational priorities.
• Ensure maintenance records, job cards and inspection reports are accurate and compliant.
• Maintain a strong focus on safety, quality and compliance across the workshop.
• Review and approve employee timesheets when required.
• Identify opportunities to improve workshop efficiency and reduce costs.

Do you have…

• A Trade Certificate as a Diesel Mechanic or equivalent relevant heavy vehicle mechanic qualification.
• Demonstrated experience servicing, maintaining and repairing heavy vehicles, trailers, plant and associated equipment.
• Previous supervisory or Leading Hand experience is desirable.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• A sound understanding of vehicle maintenance requirements, transport legislation and heavy vehicle standards.
• Strong organisational, planning and problem-solving skills.
• A current C Class Driver’s Licence, with an HR or HC licence highly regarded.
• Confidence using maintenance management systems and Microsoft Office.
• The ability to work the required roster arrangements, including 12-hour shifts.

Additional information:  Successful applicants will be required to complete a drug and alcohol screening, police check and provide a pre employment medical.

Why Symons Clark Logistics?

• At Symons Clark Logistics, you’ll be joining a business with a proud history and an exciting future. Guided by our values of respect, accountability, integrity, persistence, and passion, we’ve built a supportive culture where our people are encouraged to grow, contribute, and succeed.
• We offer ongoing development opportunities, a competitive remuneration package, and the chance to build your career with one of South Australia’s most established family-owned businesses.
• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people with disability.

Interested in finding out more?

Please email careers@symonsclark.com.au