Workshop Supervisor

About Us

Hitachi Construction Machinery Australia (HCA) is a leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment.

The Opportunity

Our Somerton branch is seeking an experienced and motivated Workshop Supervisor to lead our busy Workshop team. Reporting to the Service Manager, you will be responsible for planning, organising and supervising all workshop operations, while coaching and mentoring your team to drive productivity, technical excellence and attention to detail across both build and service repair functions.

Key Responsibilities include:

Leading from the front by mentoring and developing technicians and apprentices, building strong technical capability and workmanship standards

Managing & planning daily workflows to optimise labour, and utilisation of equipment and resources

Promoting and enforcing a strong, proactive safety culture aligned with WHS standards

Maintaining strong attention to detail across all work, reducing rework and ensuring first-time fix success on both new builds and repairs

Ensuring accurate job documentation, service records, and compliance with warranty and OEM reporting requirements

Monitoring WIP, job costing, and workshop efficiency, identifying opportunities to improve productivity and service quality

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Relevant diesel or mobile plant mechanic trade qualifications

Proven supervisory experience with strong leadership capability

A demonstrated commitment to safety and a solid understanding of WHS principles

Experience in earthmoving equipment maintenance

Excellent time management with the ability to manage multiple priorities

A continuous improvement mindset, with the ability to support and drive positive change

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an emphasis on keeping all stakeholders informed

Hitachi Benefits – What’s on Offer

Rewarding Salary Package: Base Salary + Super + Company Car + Biannual Bonuses

Exclusive Employee Perks: Access to our Employee Orange Benefits Program, offering discounts on a wide range of everyday goods and services

Career: Permanent full-time role with a globally recognised OEM, providing stability and long-term career growth

Supportive & Inclusive Culture: Work with approachable leaders who value your ideas, encourage innovation, and support your success

Health & Wellbeing: Discounted Medibank health insurance plus access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family

Refer & Be Rewarded: Earn cash rewards through our Employee Referral Program when you successfully refer a friend

Family-First Benefits: Paid parental leave policy to support you and your family during life’s important moments

* Learning & Development: OEM-led training, continuous upskilling, and genuine opportunities for career progression within the business

Here at Hitachi, we believe that success comes from the partnership of our market-leading products and the quality of our people. We are an equal opportunity employer, do not discriminate and wholeheartedly value diversity at our company.

As part of our recruitment process, successful candidates may be required to undergo background checks, including (but not limited to) criminal history record checks and employment medical assessments.