Key Accountability: Supervise, plan and coordinate fleet servicing and maintenance activities, including managing and allocating project resources to ensure agreed time, cost, quality, and safety targets are met. Control the Workshop Management System by scheduling and recording the allocation of jobs, monitoring timely, cost-effective repairs and workshop income and expenditure to facilitate accurate fleet maintenance records. Provide advice, direction, and regular feedback on workshop performance to motivate a team of mechanical tradespersons and apprentices in the delivery of mechanical services. Conduct on the job tutorials and assist with solving complex mechanical and hydraulic problems to provide mechanical training and instruction to workshop personnel, including apprentices. Facilitate the efficient delivery of mechanical services through communication, liaison, negotiation and coordination with internal and external clients to manage client relations. Conduct the continual monitoring and controlling of workshop expenses and monthly income and expenditure statements and provide the Workshop Manager with feedback to ensure workshop budget projections are achieved. Adhere to EFM policies and procedures and authorise purchase orders to ensure the procurement of spare parts and other services are carried out. Undertake all levels of servicing, maintenance and repairs of all forklifts, lifting equipment, hydraulic systems and mobile plant. Ensure job cards are complete and accurate. Conduct daily toolbox talks prior to work commencement, prioritize work, follow up on any concerns staff may have. Other Duties: Fill-in as workshop manager during leave periods Liaising with our procurement and inventory manager daily basis Some travel and living away from Home (Port Moresby/Solomon Islands) Liaising regularly with other departments Other duties as requested by management from time to time The following skills are essential: Heavy equipment / truck maintenance experience Previous experience working and living overseas Exposure to Transport/International Freight sector Diploma or equivalent in Mechanical / Automotive or related field. 10 years experience managing or supervising a workshop, particularly attached to the transport and heavy lifting equipment industry Extensive Knowledge of mechanical issues, warranties, service and general repairs Strong analytical, communication and inter-personal skills with administrative competence vital for this role Computer literate with a solid understanding of Microsoft applications Outcomes Improved fleet and plant reliability Excellent inventory management resulting in controlled stock holding and spending on parts Efficient payroll and happy staff Represent EFM to the highest standard both in and out of work Holidays/time off Planning for getting the job done when your away