As a Workshop Leading Hand you will be responsible for the supervision of staff performing repairs and maintenance of the Transdev John Holland Bus fleet across our 3 bus depots at Port Botany, Randwick and Waverley (near Bondi Junction). 

Your work will support the public transport industry across bus Region 9 in Sydney’s iconic Eastern Suburbs and support the connection between families, friends, and future generations. Help us deliver safe, reliable, and sustainable journeys. 

You will be working shift work and weekends on a rotating roster but will also work as directed due to coverage of staff on annual leave. 

We offer: 

Potential annual earnings of 90-120K + super (inc shift allowance and OT)

A monthly rostered day off (RDO) due to working a 40 hour week

5 weeks annual leave (for working a rotating roster)

Regular opportunities for paid overtime.

Inclusive and supportive work environment.

Flexibility at work to support balanced work and family responsibilities.

A FREE Opal card is available for work and personal travel

About you:

Current NSW MVTC Motor Mechanic trade certificate, alternatively will consider MVTC Panel Beater or Auto Electrical trade qualification with relevant experience and bus knowledge

Current HC drivers licence (or have C class licence and be willing to get HC licence after commencement)

Previous supervisory experience in a similar environment such as bus maintenance or public transport operations

Computer literacy with the ability to record accurate maintenance information.

Senior First Aid certificate (desirable).

Job description: 

To perform trades-based and associated maintenance work on Transdev John Holland Buses in an efficient and cost-effective manner to meet business and depot/regional requirements in accordance with regulatory standards.

Supervision of up to 30 staff from various trades such as Mechanics, Body Repairers, Spray painters, Auto Electricians, Trade Assistants, Apprentices, contractors, suppliers and couriers.

Assist the relevant Manager in implementing strategies and coordinating daily workshop activities to support compliance with Sydney Metropolitan Bus Services Contract (MBSC) requirements.

Conducting functional checks to ensure components are operational and vehicles are fit for service.

Being responsible for fault finding and quality assurance of work completed.

Implementing strategies and supervising daily workshop activities to support the ongoing delivery of fleet operational requirements.

Maintaining and using administrative and computerised systems to maintain accurate records at all times to maximise the efficiency of operations, labour utilisation, quality control, the provision of inventory for body repair and cost effectiveness.

Investigating and preparing repots on matters that affect the performance as required.

Supervising and undertaking activities related to warranty procedures on a daily basis to ensure compliance.

Hours of work:

Morning shift: 0600am to 2.30pm

Midday shift: 1030am to 7.30pm

Shift hours: 2pm-10pm or 2.30pm to 10.30pm (dependant on the depot).

Saturday shifts are paid as time ½ for the whole shift.

The role will involve regular travel between our Port Botany, Randwick or Waverley depots (with the majority of work being performed at Randwick or Waverley).

You will be working shift work and weekends on a rotating roster but will also work as directed due to coverage of staff on annual leave. 

If you are as passionate about delivering unparalleled service as we are, then click the ‘Apply now’ button to complete your application form.

For a confidential discussion about the role, contact Warren Carney at warren.carney@transdevjohnholland.com.au or call 0477 796 019 

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to reflecting the diversity of the communities we serve. We support applications from people representing all diversity groups and ages such as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and/or Intersex (LGBTI) and people with disabilities. We respect religious beliefs and ethnicity.

Transdev John Holland Buses (TJHB) is a joint venture partnership between Transdev Australasia and John Holland combining the know-how of one of the world’s leading mobility companies and one of the nation’s leading integrated infrastructure, transport and building companies.