Title:  Operations Supervisor

Job Posting Date:  16 Sept 2025
Company:  Coates
Position Type:  Permanent Full Time

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.

 

Here’s how you’ll be a part of our team

  • Attractive salary package
  • Permanent full-time position
  • Based in Hume, ACT - with flexibility, and working on customer sites

 

Working across high profile projects, the position of Operations Supervisor – Portables will use construction, on-site experience and skills to plan, execute and supervise the installation of our portables and traffic products, with a primary focus on instillation and additions to site, working closely with our customers. 

 

As well as providing a high level of customer service, you will also need to:

 

  • Be the Coates representative on site taking responsibility for delivery of client solutions, delegate tasks, ensure safety, quality, and monitor productivity
  • Oversee the coordination & installation of our range of specialised products on customer sites
  • Running prestart and toolbox meetings
  • Manage customer site conditions, delays, customer expectations and variances to original quotations
  • Demonstrate a Safety-First culture throughout the organisation 
  • Build and develop an efficient and effective installation program tailored to each project
  • Working with Coates branches to organise buildings, equipment and resourcing of contractors 

 

What you’ll get in return

As a member of the Coates team, you’ll enjoy a range of perks and benefits, including:

  • Training and career progression pathways
  • Access to our employee discounts and benefits programs
  • Purchased additional leave program
  • Employee discounts on equipment hire
  • Novated leasing and salary sacrifice

 

What you’ll bring to the role

As well as having experience in a similar role, you will also have the following:

 

  • Strong construction site experience, with a focus on building/repair; you will have prepared and managed risk assessments and safe work method statements
  • Experience building relationships with customers and sub-contractors 
  • Experience in managing a team, delegating tasks and personnel supervision to meet project timelines.
  • Basic Computer skills, ability to work on MS Word, Excel.
  • Experience in project management on multiple sites will be highly regarded
  • Good planning and team leadership skills with the ability to work autonomously and the possession of excellent problem-solving skills.

 

Qualifications:

  • Telehandler ticket will be highly regarded
  • EWP Operators Licence 
  • High Risk work licence will be highly regarded for EWP
  • (+11m)/Forklift/Basic Riggers
  • Confined Space Entry Tickets
  • HR Truck License would be beneficial
  • Trade qualifications or equivalent experience
  • Undertaking or having completed a diploma in engineering, construction management or project management is preferred for this role.

 

Unlock your next career opportunity – apply today!

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.