Hydraulics Operations Manager

 

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​Big Pressure. Big Gear. Big Responsibility.

this one’s for real operators.
 

About Us

Toowoomba Bearings & Hydraulics is a long-standing, locally owned trade business servicing the darling downs and beyond.

 

We work where downtime hurts — agriculture, mining, transport, civil and industrial.

Our hydraulics division runs a full rebuild workshop plus the 1300 Hose Guys Van Mobile Service, supporting breakdowns in paddocks, pits, highways and workshops.

No fluff. No shortcuts.

 

We do the job properly — because our customers rely on it.

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The Role

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As hydraulics operations manager, you own the hydraulics division end-to-end.

This is not a desk role.

You lead the workshop and mobile hose service, set the pace, solve problems, and make sure every repair, rebuild and call-out meets our standards for safety, turnaround and workmanship.

You’re the link between the counter, the workshop, the hose vans and management — keeping jobs flowing, margins protected and customers looked after.

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What You'll Own

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​● Lead the hydraulics workshop + 1300 Hose Guys Van Operations
● Prioritise urgent jobs and control turnaround times
● Oversee complex repairs, rebuilds and testing
● Coordinate mobile hose call-outs and lift first-time-fix rates
● Be the senior technical contact for customers
● Coach and lead hydraulics techs and hose van operators
● Keep quoting, job cards, labour and parts tight and accurate
● Maintain safety, compliance and workshop discipline

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​​Ideally, About you

You’re a senior hydraulics operator or leader who:

● has strong hands-on experience with hydraulic repairs & rebuilds
● understands workshop pressure and mobile breakdown reality
● can lead tradespeople without ego, but with authority
● balances quality, speed and margin without cutting corners
● takes safety seriously — especially high-pressure systems

Paperwork doesn’t scare you.
Tools don’t either.

What you’ll get

● senior leadership role in a respected regional trade business
● autonomy to run the hydraulics division properly
● backing from ownership who value good operators
● competitive salary aligned to responsibility and performance
● long-term stability in a no-nonsense business

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You will have a genuine opportunity to grow with the business, so you must have the drive to grow within the role.

This is an exceptional chance to join a local industry leader with a healthy workplace culture in a key position.

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Other Benefits

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• Competitive Salary

• Safe & friendly working environment

• Company Uniform

• Company Phone

• Bonus Scheme (after qualifying period)

• Secure role in a long-standing Toowoomba business

• Healthy workplace culture and environment 

• Monday to Friday’s and only 1 in 4 Saturday Mornings

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​Prove you’ve been there

With your application, include a brief example of:

● a complex hydraulic job you’ve overseen
● how you handled pressure, safety and customer expectations

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​If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to make a significant contribution to our business, and are keen to explore this opportunity, then please click the APPLY NOW button and send us your Application Letter and Resume.

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Expected Start Date; ASAP

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

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Experience:

• Hydraulics 5 years (ideal)

 

Licence:

• Australian driver's licence (Required)

 

Work Eligibility:

• Permitted to work permanently with no restriction on hours (e.g. citizen, permanent resident) (Required)

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Apply by email to dave@toowoombabearings.net.au

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