Workshop Supervisor

Looking for a hands-on role with one of the world's leading equipment rental companies?

About Us

United Rentals is the world’s largest equipment rental company, operating over 1,600 locations across Australia, New Zealand, North America and Europe. We offer a full range of rental solutions delivering general equipment, shipping containers, trench safety, propping, pumps, and access equipment—backed by quality products, exceptional service, and a team you can rely on.

About the Role

We're looking for an experienced Workshop Supervisor to lead the day-to-day operations of our workshop and hire fleet maintenance activities.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll coordinate people, equipment, workflow, quality and safety to ensure equipment is maintained and ready for customers. You'll lead a skilled team, drive productivity, uphold high quality standards, and play a key role in developing and supporting your people.

If you're a natural leader who enjoys mentoring others, solving problems and keeping operations running efficiently, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading and supervising workshop personnel to achieve safety, quality and productivity targets.
• Planning and coordinating daily workflow to ensure equipment is serviced, repaired and ready for hire on time.
• Assigning work based on priorities, skills and operational requirements.
• Monitoring workshop performance and maintaining high quality standards.
• Promoting and maintaining a strong safety culture across the workshop and yard.
• Providing coaching, training and support to team members.
• Assisting with the onboarding and development of new employees, contractors and labour hire personnel.
• Ensuring workshop equipment, tools and assets are maintained in a safe and serviceable condition.
• Managing workforce attendance, timesheets and leave approvals.
• Working closely with branch operations to support customer requirements and business objectives.

What We’re Looking For

We're looking for someone who can lead from the front, build strong teams and drive positive outcomes. You'll ideally bring:

• Previous experience leading teams within a workshop, maintenance, manufacturing, fabrication, construction or equipment hire environment.
• Trade qualification in Metal Fabrication, Boilermaking, Mechanical Maintenance or a related trade (highly regarded).
• Experience managing equipment fleets, inventory, yard operations or workshop activities will be highly regarded.
• A strong commitment to workplace health and safety.
• The ability to effectively lead manage, mentor and develop team members.
• Excellent planning, organisation and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive and customer-focused approach.
• Strong communication and leadership capability.
• The ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A positive attitude and commitment to continuous improvement.

What’s In It For You?

• Competitive wage and opportunity for overtime when available.
• Stable, full-time employment with a global leader.
• Work with modern equipment and well-maintained machinery.
• Ongoing training and career development.
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
• Income Protection Insurance.
• Wellness and wellbeing benefits.
• Employee referral rewards.

Ready to get started?

If you're safety-focused, enjoy hands-on work, and want to join a company that invests in its people, apply today and become part of a team that's helping build and support projects across Australia.

At United Rentals, we proudly welcome applications from current and former Defence Force members, reservists, and their families.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Click Apply now and submit your application online today.

All offers of employment are subject to drug and alcohol screening and national police check that is deemed satisfactory.