Workshop Manager (Heavy Vehicles /Construction Equipment & Machinery)

About the role

A well-established engineering and logistics group is seeking an experienced Workshop Manager to lead a high-activity workshop covering heavy vehicles, construction equipment and machinery . You will oversee end-to-end workshop operations, ensuring efficient maintenance, high-quality repairs, strong safety standards, and optimal fleet/equipment uptime. This role is ideal for someone with hands-on expertise in heavy equipment maintenance, fleet operations, and workshop leadership .

Responsibilities

• Workshop Operations & Leadership
• Lead and supervise a team of technicians, mechanics, and supervisors in daily workshop operations.
• Plan, coordinate, and monitor preventive and corrective maintenance for heavy vehicles, construction equipment, and machinery.
• Ensure efficient allocation of manpower, workshop bays, tools, and diagnostic equipment.
• Drive workshop performance, productivity, and operational efficiency to meet service KPIs.
• Maintenance & Technical Quality
• Oversee repair, servicing, and troubleshooting for trucks, lorries, heavy equipment (e.g. excavators, bulldozers, cranes), and industrial machinery .
• Ensure accurate documentation of job sheets, service reports, and parts usage.
• Maintain high standards in repair quality, equipment reliability, and turnaround time.
• Implement best practices in maintenance planning to minimize downtime.
• Inventory & Parts Management
• Manage spare parts inventory for both vehicles and heavy equipment, ensuring optimal stock levels and cost control.
• Oversee procurement and proper usage of workshop tools, machinery, and diagnostic systems.
• Monitor vendor performance for parts supply and servicing support.
• Safety & Compliance
• Enforce strict adherence to workplace safety standards, SOPs, and regulatory requirements (including heavy equipment operations).
• Ensure compliance with WHS, LTA/land transport, and relevant equipment safety regulations .
• Lead safety audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations within the workshop.
• Team Development
• Train, coach, and mentor technicians to improve technical, diagnostic, and equipment-handling capabilities.
• Build a strong, safety-first culture within the workshop environment.
• Support succession planning and technical skill development across the team.

Requirements

• Diploma / Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience managing a workshop covering heavy vehicles, construction equipment & machinery.
• Strong leadership experience in managing workshop teams and multi-asset maintenance operations.
• Solid technical knowledge in diesel engines, hydraulics, heavy equipment systems, and machinery maintenance .
• Experience in fleet and equipment maintenance planning (PM/CM systems) is an advantage.
• Strong problem-solving, planning, and communication skills.
• Please send your CV outlining your relevant experience to wenyu.jiang@peoplesearch.jobs (Jiang Wenyu, Reg No: R1332558). You may forward this great opportunity to someone who would be a great fit for this role. Please indicate your availability, expected salary and reason for leaving current job.
• All information will be kept strictly confidential. We regret to inform that only successful applicants will be contacted.
• PeopleSearch Pte Ltd
• EA License No: 16S8057

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