Workshop Supervisor

Reporting to the Senior Supervisor, the Electrical Supervisor will join the Welshpool Rebuilds team on a full-time basis. The Electrical Supervisor is responsible for the daily management, leadership, support and mentoring of the team, ensuring a high level of safety focus with actions that support a belief in a zero-harm culture.

Roster:  Monday – Friday, 10.5hours per day (Including unpaid meal breaks)

Location: Welshpool, WA

What you’ll do:

• Lead and manage a team of electrical tradespeople, including apprentices, ensuring high performance and team cohesion
• Oversee all aspects of WIP (Work in Progress) management to ensure timely and quality outcomes
• Provide coaching and mentoring to team members, fostering professional growth and development
• Create and maintain a productive, safe, and compliant workplace environment
• Offer technical guidance and support based on a strong electrical trade background (note: this is a non-tools role)
• Supervise and coordinate machine rebuild projects, ensuring adherence to specifications and timelines
• Support the team in diagnosing and troubleshooting faults in complex electrical systems
• Oversee all electrical-related tasks, including software updates on machinery and ECM (Electronic Control Module) management

Skills and Experience:

• Qualified electrical tradesperson (preferred) or mechanical trade background
• Proven experience in a supervisory or leading hand role within a heavy industrial or maintenance environment
• Strong leadership skills with a demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and develop team members
• Solid understanding of electrical systems, diagnostics, and machine rebuilds
• Experience managing work orders, job scheduling, and tracking associated costs
• Ability to provide technical guidance and oversight without being on the tools
• Familiarity with updating software on machinery and working with ECMs (Electronic Control Modules)
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Motivated trades professionals looking to step into a leadership role are encouraged to apply

Our Benefits inclusive of but not limited to:

• Financial Benefits – Paid Parental Leave & Secondary Carers Leave, Salary Sacrificing, Novated Leasing, Income Protection Insurance & More than 600 retail discounts such as Coles, Petbarn, Virgin, HOYTS & Crown.
• Health & Wellness – Discounts with BUPA, Fitness Passport to access multiple gyms across Australia & EAP access to support you and your immediate family.
• Culture & Career – Personal and Team Recognition (Made for More Awards), Internal Career Progression, Training & Upskilling through our award-winning WesTrac Institute. 
• Employee Referral Program – Opportunity to receive a referral bonus up to $5000 for applicable roles.
• Additional Perks – Emergency Services Leave, Defence Force Reserves Leave & Employee Share Purchase Plan opportunity

Our Company & Commitment

With over 4,500 employees, WesTrac is one of the world's largest authorised Cat® equipment dealers, offering a wide range of mining and construction equipment and management solutions.

At WesTrac, we reflect diverse communities, celebrate our people's diversity, and create a culture where employees feel safe to be their authentic selves. We encourage applications from First Nations people, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds. WORK180 endorsed employer for our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equality.

Reference Number : 4241