Leading Hand Heavy Diesel Plant Mechanic

Chasing a Workshop Leading Hand role on a 2:2 roster? Well, Force is offering just that in our Port Hedland workshop.

Besides having 2 weeks off each break, we’ll also throw in the below perks.

• EARN UP TO $186K A YEAR!! - Not bad for half a year's work ;)
• 2:2 FIFO ROSTER - Treat each break like a mini holiday 
• SALARY SACRIFICE - Eying off a new car? Well, we offer salary sacrifice on a range of items... 
• DIRECT FLIGHTS FROM BRISBANE - Yep, we're now flying direct from Brisbane to Port Hedland . 
• ON-SITE ACCOMMODATION AND MEALS PROVIDED: Who likes to cook anyway?
• FORTNIGHTLY PAYS - Quicker pays to spend money on the things you love.
• PRIVATE HEALTHCARE DISCOUNTS- When was the last time you had a scale and clean?
• SUPER PAID ON ALL HOURS WORKED - Are you getting closer to retirement?
• CAREER PROGRESSION AND STABILITY -The opportunities are endless with Force.
• PERMANENT FULL-TIME POSITION – We offer casual, but who doesn’t want stability?
• IN-HOUSE TRAINING PROGRAMS – Why hello career development.
• REFER A MATE PROGRAM – Enjoy working with ya mates? How about getting paid $5k for each one you refer (talk about easy money)
• WE’RE ALL ABOUT FAMILY AND CULTURE – Enjoy regular BBQ’s and after hour work functions.

What your day will look like:

• Lead the Force workshop team in the areas of quality and productivity and ensure that all works completed are in line with Force’s safety plan.
• Assess mechanical tasks coming into the workshop for maintenance, diagnose faults and prepare a detailed scope of work, including parts.
• Effectively manage workshop personnel
• Ensuring all maintenance repairs are performed in accordance with company guidelines and within time & cost targets.
• Perform scheduled preventative mechanical servicing on various models of heavy earthmoving equipment.
• Contribute to skills development of apprentices and ensure effective knowledge and skills transfer to less experienced tradesmen.

What we’ll need from you:

• Recognised National Trade Qualification (Heavy Diesel Mobile Plant)
• Hold a current High-Risk Licence - Forklift 
• Australian Drivers Licence 
• Prior demonstratable leadership experience
• Experience working on CAT, Hitachi and Komatsu mining / heavy earth moving equipment.
• A 'can do' attitude - A passion for CAT mechanical rebuilds and ability to make effective decisions in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with an emphasis on developing effective relationships and team building.
• The ability to assess mechanical tasks coming into the workshop for maintenance, diagnose faults and prepare a detailed scope of work, including parts.
• Deliver to deadlines and ensure operations are performed safely in accordance with Force Equipment guidelines and cost targets; and
• A high level of integrity and accountability of remit.

Quick, apply now!!

Shortlisting will begin immediately, hit 'Apply Now' or email a copy of your CV and any supporting documents to?Mel Carpenter directly at ***********@emecogroup.com