About us
Proudly Australian owned, Coates has a long history of supporting customers to deliver major projects and an exciting future focused on growth. We provide end-to-end solutions spanning Equipment Hire, Engineering Solutions, Industrial Solutions and Power & HVAC.
The next step in your career starts here
Reporting to the Regional Manager, East Business Unit, this is an autonomous role that will enable the successful candidate to make their mark within Coates, with strong ownership of the branch and maintenance network and relationships with fleet supply chain and transport operations. Acting in a strategic position, this role is accountable for the NSW South (West) region, overseeing the operations at multiple branches, upholding company standards of excellence and service, guaranteeing quality performance and ensuring ability to grow revenue and profitability in due course.
Youll enjoy variety in your role including:
Safety: Leading with strong safety values, drive leading safety behaviours and participation rates to encourage risk awareness of the teams.
Engagement: Lead and inspire the operational team and branch network to develop and deliver continuous improvement strategies
Customer Service: Aligned with our customer service principles, put our customers at the centre of everything we do delivering differentiated customer experiences.
Financial Performance: Mentor and guide the operational teams to ensure achievement of financial targets.
Asset Performance: Optimise utilisation of asset fleet through labour and maintenance efficiencies, with supporting strategies to deliver benchmark R&M spend performance
What youll bring to the role
We are seeking a candidate with a proven ability to develop and lead a team with strong safety values, driving accountabilities for operational strategies and the ability to build a strong engagement culture with all staff and customers alike.
A commitment to customer service through proactive communication, transport efficiencies, fleet allocation and a collaborative branch network will ensure the regions ability to grow. Developing a close relationship with the sales, service and transport teams is critical to this role.
Experience in creating accountability and well defined responsibility within your team
Ability to inspire and motivate your team
Proven ability to make decisions supported by analytical thinking
Put our customers at the centre of everything we do as a team
Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
Strong, empathetic leadership skills, leading teams in any operational context is valued
Commitment to drive team engagement and accountability
Strong business and commercial acumen
What youll get in return
We provide our team with a wide range of perks and benefits, including:
Development and career progression pathways
Access to our employee discounts, benefits and wellbeing program
Purchased additional leave program
Novated leasing and salary sacrifice
12 weeks Paid Parental Leave in addition to government parental leave scheme
Volunteering opportunities through the Coates Foundation
Looking for more reasons to join Coates?
At Coates, we know that people, organisations and communities thrive when everyone feels valued and included. Were proud to be implementing our second Reconciliation Action Plan and are committed to improving gender representation. We also provide opportunities for growth through our leadership and development programs.
But our impact doesn’t stop there. Coates supports local and national charities through the Coates Foundation and invests in more sustainable equipment solutions to help create a greener future for all.
Visit careers.coates.com to learn more about our values and opportunities.
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Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our culture. Coates welcomes candidates from all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives to apply.
Coates. Equipped for you.