Full Time leading Hand/ Workshop Supervisor
Swan Transit
Australia
Manufacturing and Logistics
482
Job posted on June 12, 2025
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Job Description:
"Take the lead in keeping Albany moving – Swan Transit is seeking a qualified Heavy Diesel Mechanic to step up as Leading Hand / Workshop Supervisor and drive our high-performing Workshop Team to new heights!" Swan Transit has an exciting opportunity for a qualified and experienced HD Mechanic to join our Workshop in Albany as a Leading Hand/ Workshop Supervisor on Full-time basis.
Reporting to the Area Manager/Workshop Manager, overseeing all maintenance and engineering tasks to ensure safety, quality, and cost efficiency. You’ll be responsible for delivering high-quality workmanship on a fleet of buses & coaches – a great opportunity to advance your career. Benefits on Offer:✅ Annual earning in excess of $120K + Super.
✅ Excellent work-life balance with family friendly shifts.
✅ Career Development – Paid training and development opportunities to help you grow.
✅ Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – 24/7 support for you and your family.
✅ Team Culture – Regular family-friendly events and employee incentives.
✅ Work on advanced Volvo, Mercedes and Electric buses using cutting-edge technology.
✅ BEST Conditions – Industry-leading workplace standards.✅ Onshore 482 VISA holders welcome! Must be in Western Australia. Role & Responsibility:
• Control and co-ordination of daily workflow.
• Ensures safety standards and company policies are adhered to.
• Maintains appropriate records and documentation.
• Provides staff management for engineering section.
• Orders stock and maintains stock levels at a cost-effective level.
• Any other duties as requiredAbout You:
• Qualified Heavy Diesel Mechanic with a minimum of 5 years’ post trade experience in leadership role desirable.• Experience on Bus & Coach chassis preferred.
• Knowledge of Occupational, Health and Welfare Act and application to the workplace.
• Possession of current MR or higher-class vehicle license.
• Possess or should be willing to obtain PTD.
• Record keeping and office administration skills, including knowledge of the following computer software packages: Microsoft Word, Excel and Access Swan Transit, in partnership with Government, innovates, designs, and delivers public
transport solutions that attract passengers because they are easy to use, reliable, convenient, and safe. To ensure ease of use, we deliver integrated bus services and transport networks, intelligently easing road congestion and increasing a city’s sustainability and livability. Swan Transit is part of Kelsian Group Limited, Australia’s largest integrated land and marine, tourism and public transport service provider with established international operations in London and Singapore. With around 9000 employees, we are one of Australia’s most experienced and diverse multi-modal transport businesses operating around 4000 buses, 120 ferries and 24 light rail vehicles, carrying over 207 million customers to where they need to be and want to go. We aim to provide meaningful and sustainable employment opportunities that are free from barriers, support and celebrate the diverse talents of our team members, improve awareness of the value of diversity and inclusion across our organisation, and enable our leaders to champion diversity and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTQIA+, people with disability and people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
For more information about Transit Systems please visit our website.
http://www.transitsystems.com.au
Does this sound interesting and exciting to you?
Give us a quick call on 08-9247 7500 or email us at [email protected] to understand more about the position. Simply click on the apply button and follow the steps by sending through your cover letter and resume for screening. **Please Note: Due to high volume of applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted. **
**We kindly request no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment
Agencies.**
APPLY NOW
Reporting to the Area Manager/Workshop Manager, overseeing all maintenance and engineering tasks to ensure safety, quality, and cost efficiency. You’ll be responsible for delivering high-quality workmanship on a fleet of buses & coaches – a great opportunity to advance your career. Benefits on Offer:✅ Annual earning in excess of $120K + Super.
✅ Excellent work-life balance with family friendly shifts.
✅ Career Development – Paid training and development opportunities to help you grow.
✅ Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – 24/7 support for you and your family.
✅ Team Culture – Regular family-friendly events and employee incentives.
✅ Work on advanced Volvo, Mercedes and Electric buses using cutting-edge technology.
✅ BEST Conditions – Industry-leading workplace standards.✅ Onshore 482 VISA holders welcome! Must be in Western Australia. Role & Responsibility:
• Control and co-ordination of daily workflow.
• Ensures safety standards and company policies are adhered to.
• Maintains appropriate records and documentation.
• Provides staff management for engineering section.
• Orders stock and maintains stock levels at a cost-effective level.
• Any other duties as requiredAbout You:
• Qualified Heavy Diesel Mechanic with a minimum of 5 years’ post trade experience in leadership role desirable.• Experience on Bus & Coach chassis preferred.
• Knowledge of Occupational, Health and Welfare Act and application to the workplace.
• Possession of current MR or higher-class vehicle license.
• Possess or should be willing to obtain PTD.
• Record keeping and office administration skills, including knowledge of the following computer software packages: Microsoft Word, Excel and Access Swan Transit, in partnership with Government, innovates, designs, and delivers public
transport solutions that attract passengers because they are easy to use, reliable, convenient, and safe. To ensure ease of use, we deliver integrated bus services and transport networks, intelligently easing road congestion and increasing a city’s sustainability and livability. Swan Transit is part of Kelsian Group Limited, Australia’s largest integrated land and marine, tourism and public transport service provider with established international operations in London and Singapore. With around 9000 employees, we are one of Australia’s most experienced and diverse multi-modal transport businesses operating around 4000 buses, 120 ferries and 24 light rail vehicles, carrying over 207 million customers to where they need to be and want to go. We aim to provide meaningful and sustainable employment opportunities that are free from barriers, support and celebrate the diverse talents of our team members, improve awareness of the value of diversity and inclusion across our organisation, and enable our leaders to champion diversity and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTQIA+, people with disability and people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
For more information about Transit Systems please visit our website.
http://www.transitsystems.com.au
Does this sound interesting and exciting to you?
Give us a quick call on 08-9247 7500 or email us at [email protected] to understand more about the position. Simply click on the apply button and follow the steps by sending through your cover letter and resume for screening. **Please Note: Due to high volume of applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted. **
**We kindly request no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment
Agencies.**