Operations Manager

Operations Manager – Rockhampton

Heavy Equipment | Team Leadership | Rental Coordination

We're looking for a mechanically experienced Operations Manager to lead our Rockhampton branch. This is a hands-on role for someone who understands heavy equipment, enjoys leading a small team, and can keep workshop activity and rental operations running smoothly.

You'll lead a team of six — two workshop mechanics, a field service mechanic, a yard person, a driver and an admin assistant — reporting to the Regional Queensland Manager based in Townsville.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily workshop operations and set maintenance priorities
• Coordinate dry hire rentals, fleet availability and job scheduling
• Ensure all equipment is serviced, safe and ready for hire
• Direct yard and delivery activity, including machine staging and handovers
• Be the branch's main point of contact for customers by phone
• Lead the team day to day — work allocation, performance and safety conversations
• Maintain branch WHS standards and ensure company policies and procedures are followed

Requirements:

• Mechanical knowledge of heavy equipment (essential)
• Experience in workshop and rental operations
• Practical leader who can guide and support a small team
• Strong attention to detail and a focus on safety
• Confident communicator with good admin and system skills
• Able to be on site Monday to Friday, 7:00am – 5:00pm

Benefits:

• Generous annual salary + 12% super, paid weekly
• Monthly performance-based incentives - profit share
• Structured onboarding - a full week with your Regional Manager, plus national team support
• Real progression - branch to regional management, workshop into operations
• Investment in you - OEM product training, systems training through Brisbane Head Office
• A family-owned business since 1968 - decisions get made quickly
• Employee discounts and cashback offers

About Sherrin Rentals:

Sherrin Rentals is a family-owned Australian leader in heavy equipment hire, operating since 1968. From excavators and loaders to truck-mounted EWPs, we deliver reliable, site-ready equipment to clients across construction, infrastructure and commercial sectors Australia-wide.

Apply now

or call Katie Tammineni, HR Manager

[07 3635 4500](tel:07 3635 4500)