Workshop Foreman

About the Company

Supagas is a fast-growing national, leading supplier of cylinder gases such as LPG, Industrial Gases, Hospitality Gases and Helium. We are rapidly building a reputation for growth and success based on an exceptional "YES WE CAN" customer service offering and quality products in the highly competitive market.
 

About the Role

As the Workshop Foreman, you will collaborate closely with the Team Leader and Maintenance Supervisor ensuring maintenance activities are completed safely, productively and to the required quality standards while maintaining a strong presence within the workshop environment.

This is an opportunity to combine hands-on technical work with leadership responsibilities while supporting a specialised tanker fleet within a stable and growing national organisation.

Specifically, you will:

• Act as the first point of technical escalation for workshop personnel.
• Oversee inspection, servicing and repair of mechanical and gas equipment on LPG tankers, semi-trailers and also LPG gas installations at customer sites
• Provide guidance and support in fault finding and complex repairs.
• Support the development of technician capability through coaching and mentoring.
• Assist the team in developing LPG and gas equipment maintenance knowledge.
• Promote high standards of workmanship and professional trade practices.
• Verify maintenance activities are completed to required standards and meet company, regulatory and roadworthiness requirements.
• Conduct quality inspections of completed work.
• Facilitate daily pre-start meetings and workforce communications.

Benefits

• A friendly and supportive team environment
• Stable local work based in Kwinana
• Company reward and recognition program
• Professional learning and development opportunities
• Opportunities for career progression
• Employee Assistance Program and Wellbeing initiatives

You possess:

• Mechanical trade qualification such as Heavy Vehicle Mechanic, Gas Fitter or Mechanical Fitter
• HR Licence preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence, coach and build positive working relationships across the team.
• Strong maintenance execution experience.
• Well-developed decision-making skills and a high degree of problem-solving ability.
• Workshop foreman, leading hand or frontline leadership experience.
• Tanker, fleet or transport industry experience highly regarded, as is LPG, gas, process plant or industrial maintenance experience.
• Maintenance management system experience (MEX).

Most importantly at Supagas we value attitude above all else. We are looking for a collaborative leader who embodies our 'Yes We Can' culture!

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities. If you bring the skills, attitude and leadership capability to succeed in this role, please apply below!

Please note: only applicants shortlisted for this role will be contacted