Workshop Leading Hand

Industry
Infrastructure & Mining
Salary/Rate
AU$69 - AU$72 per hour
Location
NSW
Type
Full Time
Helping to run a crew of up to 30 trades. Working on underground and surface mining machinery. Plant maintenance and rebuilds. 5:2 roster. Days only.

• 5:2 (Monday - Friday) roster + plenty of OT available.
• Long term work with a reputable mining contractor/ project delivery team
• Supporting the supervisor to lead a crew of up to 30 trades.

The company
Over 20 years' experience delivering mining maintenance and project services to the UG mining sector on a national basis. Employing over 150 people, some of the benefits include:

• Work closely with major mining companies and projects.
• Full job security and long-term work eventually leading to a permanent contract.
• Training, development & genuine career progression opportunities.

The workshop
Enjoy working in a large well-equipped facility where head office support is on site. The workshop offers:

• Maintenance & engineering bays + wash bays & a clean room.
• Wide range of major tooling provided.
• Equipped workshop with the latest diagnostic and repair equipment.
• An excellent crew culture with strong team camaraderie.

The role
As the Workshop Leading Hand, you'll be reporting directly to the supervisor on site. Heading up a crew of roughly 30 trades throughout a variety of divisions. In this hands-on leadership role, you'll be responsible for:

• Mechanical maintenance on a variety of underground and surface mining machinery.
• Leading by example both on and off the tools, encouraging team work, collaboration, and crew culture whilst providing effective supervision and leadership.
• Supporting with shutdown projects across NSW underground mine sites.

Your skills & experience
You will come from a background working on mobile plant maintenance and rebuilds and be confident working on underground mining machinery. This position is very hands on, and you'll still be required to work on the tools for a majority of your role.

• Cert III Mobile Plant (desirable)
• Heavy diesel trade qualification (essential)
• Experience working on underground hardrock mining machinery. (maintenance and rebuilds)
• Effective communication with the team and clients on job progression

Why apply
This is a great opportunity to secure a long-term role with an established and reputable mining maintenance & project contractor. Moving forward you will enjoy:

• 5:2 roster (days only) 10-hour days with an optional early finish on Fridays.
• A healthy workshop hourly rate of $69ph - $72ph whilst on Marbles books
• A great permanent rate of $55ph - $58ph + sick days + annual leave + site uplift (when you move across to the contractor's books)
• Exposure to shutdowns on a variety of mine sites in NSW (when required)
• Long term permanent work with full job security

Don't miss out on this great opportunity to continue developing as a mechanical Leading Hand or step into a senior position within the mining sector and move your career forward. Mining experience isn't essential, if you have extensive experience working on mining and plant equipment then apply now, or call Matt Grainger on 0448 551 252
In the past 5 years we have been extremely humbled to have placed over 14,000 people into meaningful employment. This equates to 21 lives enhanced every day!
Matt Grainger | mgrainger@marble.com.au | 02 8116 2200
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