Operations Supervisor

Operations Supervisor – Transport & Installations

�� Melbourne Based | Metro, Regional & Occasional Interstate Travel

About the Company

This opportunity is being recruited on behalf of our client, a specialist provider of equipment installation solutions supporting the medical, banking, and vending industries across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region. The business delivers complex transport, installation, and service solutions, with a strong reputation for reliability, professionalism, and technical capability.

About Trades Workforce Solutions

Trades Workforce Solutions is a leading provider of skilled trade professionals across Australia. We partner with major industrial and manufacturing organisations to deliver reliable, high-quality workforce solutions across workshop, maintenance, logistics, and field service environments.

About the Role

We are currently seeking an experienced and hands-on Operations Supervisor to lead a small field-based team responsible for equipment deliveries, installations, and operational support activities across metro and regional areas, with occasional interstate travel.

This is not a desk-only management role. You will be expected to lead from the front, assist with installations and logistics operations, coordinate scheduling, solve problems on the fly, and ensure projects are completed safely and professionally.

The role suits someone with strong leadership ability, transport and logistics exposure, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to handle physically demanding work in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead a small operations team
• Coordinate scheduling and daily operational activities
• Carry out and assist with equipment deliveries and installations
• Operate HR vehicles across metro and regional locations
• Liaise with clients and maintain professional customer relationships
• Ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard
• Assist with loading/unloading, site setup, and problem solving on site
• Support team development and maintain strong workplace standards

Requirements

• Current HR Truck Licence
• Forklift Licence and operating experience
• White Card
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience
• Strong scheduling and organisational skills
• Mechanical aptitude and confidence using hand and power tools
• Basic understanding of trucks and transport operations
• Strong communication and computer skills
• Good problem-solving ability and attention to detail
• Physically fit and capable of manual handling work
• Well presented and professional manner
• Full valid Australian work rights
• Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident only

Working Conditions

• Start times between 5:00am – 7:30am
• 8–14 hour shifts (typically 10–12 hour days)
• Weekend work required as needed
• Regular regional travel and occasional overnight stays
• Occasional interstate travel

What’s on Offer

• Stable long-term opportunity with a growing business
• Varied and hands-on leadership role
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity to work across diverse industries and projects
• Competitive pay package based on experience

If you’re a reliable, hands-on leader who can manage people, solve problems, and still get involved on the tools when required, we want to hear from you.