mechanical team lead | service manager (oil & gas)

Serving key industries such as industrial compression, automotive, rotary systems, and industrial safety, they provide specialized solutions that enhance efficiency, maximize safety, and reduce emissions for industrial operations worldwide.

With a strong local presence across Australia and the backing of a large multinational network, they offer a collaborative environment focused on engineering innovation and long-term sustainable growth.


About the Opportunity

A global leader in industrial engineering and high-performance machinery is seeking a Service Manager to lead their Brisbane operations based in Murarrie.

This is the ideal next step for a qualified mechanical tradesperson OR a team lead looking to get off the tools and step into a leadership role.

You will report to the Managing Director.

This is a pivotal residential leadership role where you will drive operational excellence across both workshop and field service environments. Managing a tight-knit team of skilled technicians, you will oversee day-to-day scheduling, champion workshop safety, and act as the primary technical point of contact for a diverse, heavy-industry client base.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and schedule daily workflows for field service jobs and workshop projects.

• Mentor and lead a small team (5-15 people) of qualified mechanical tradespeople to ensure high-quality service delivery.

• Maintain strong relationships with industrial accounts, offering proactive technical solutions and swift issue resolution.

• Streamline workshop systems and procedures to boost efficiency and consistency.

• Cultivate a rigorous safety-first culture and ensure full compliance with quality and environmental standards.

What You Bring

• Mechanical Trade Qualification (Fitter, Mechanical or equivalent).

• Proven experience managing technical teams (3-15 people) within a field service or heavy workshop environment (you are a Workshop Manager, Team Lead or Field Service Manager).

• Good to have (not required): Experience working within heavily regulated sectors such as Oil & Gas, compression technology, or heavy industrial processing.

• Computer literacy: outlook, word, excel...

• A valid Australian driver’s licence and a current passport are required.

What’s on Offer

• $110,000 - $130,000 salary
• Annual company bonus scheme
• Excellent culture and supportive teams
• Highly stable global company
• A genuinely supportive management network and a collaborative, positive workplace culture.

Apply now or call Laia at 0448 914 755 or send her your CV at laia.v@randstad.com.au

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At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.