Workshop Co-Ordinator

Drivetrain Australia is an iconic brand with over 35 years of history supplying equipment, maintenance, and engineering solutions to underground mining, energy, and transport markets across Australasia. With strong capability from application engineering and new asset supply through to maintenance, repair, and overhaul Drivetrain is a value-based partner to industry providing high levels of quality and service solutions through the asset lifecycle. Drivetrain is the Australian authorised distributor for Dana Spicer Driveline Components, Kovatera underground utility vehicles, Guascor Gas power generators, and many others. Your New Opportunity: We have a permanent opportunity for a full-time permanent Workshop Coordinator to join the team at our Kalgoorlie facility. The Workshop Coordinator is responsible for providing leadership throughout the branch. This role will involve supervising and managing workshop staff in meeting the needs of Drivetrain, our customers, and our suppliers. This will be achieved through ensuring a safe, efficient, and presentable workshop. Key Responsibilities: Achieve Sales and Gross Profit budgets for the workshop. Reduce and eliminate quality issues in workshop repairs. Manage and action Production Orders that relate to the workshop, SPK kits and Service Exchange units. Ensure the workshop completes jobs in accordance with National KPI strip and completion times. Provide coaching, training and/or management to staff that do not meet these requirements. Utilise all members of the branch as necessary to maintain, manage and action WIP on a daily basis. Prepare reports including WIP reports and Technical Service reports. Prepare quotations in accordance with Drivetrain expectations. Actively contribute in Production Meetings in a positive manner. Form, nurture and maintain strong customer relationships. Identify and contribute to the development of new business opportunities. Review, inspect, approve, and take ownership of the quality of all work and services performed by the workshop. To be successful in this role, you will have the following: Essential: Mechanical Trade Qualification (Heavy Duty Plant preferred). Minimum 3 years’ experience as Workshop Supervisor/Manager. Thorough knowledge of Drivetrain product types and industry segments. Strong interpersonal, written communication and oral communication skills. Ability to form effective working relationships with employees throughout Drivetrain. Ability to work effectively in a team environment. Demonstrated experience in training, coaching and management of people. Sound time management skills. Desirable: Minimum 3 years’ experience in SAP. Strong experience in writing technical reports. Strong experience in cost and labour estimating, and preparation of quotations. Intermediate Microsoft Office skills – predominantly Word and Excel. Benefits: Attractive remuneration package. Access to an Employee Assistance Program. Diverse and inclusive working environment, modern airconditioned workshop. Relocation assistance. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and value diversity in our workforce, recognising and valuing all people who bring their own unique backgrounds, capabilities, experiences and characteristics to work. When our people feel respected for who they are, and are able to bring their voices to the table, we see greater collaboration and excellence in outcomes for everyone. We are looking to fill this role IMMEDIATELY. Please submit your application (resume and cover letter). Please Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical check and supply a current national police clearance (within 6 months old). This role is open only to Australian residents or individuals holding a valid visa with the right to live and work in Australia. Strictly No Agencies Please.

Location: Somerville, AU

Posted Date: 2/1/2025