AddressLeading Hand Plant Mechanic – Mt Thorley
WesTrac is seeking an experienced Leading Hand to join our Mt Thorley Rebuilds Workshop.
Our Rebuilds Workshop is responsible for completing machine overhauls and repairs on open-cut mining equipment for some of our biggest customers throughout NSW. Reporting to the Workshop Supervisor, our Leading Hand will assist in supporting our team with productivity, efficiency, and job quality to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction. With a commitment to excellence and a key focus on safety, this role will see you utilising your experience to provide our team with mechanical and technical support.
There has never been a better time to join the team at WesTrac!
Roster & Remuneration
- Monday to Friday - 2 weeks day, 2 weeks nights
- Up to 43.5% allowances applied on all hours worked
- Potential earnings from $157,000 - $175,000
*Above rates are a guide only – each candidate will be assessed on their experience
Your responsibilities will include:
- Provide coordination and leadership to a team of technicians
- Ensuring that work orders are completed on time and to a high standard
- Complete machine repairs to Caterpillar quality standards
- Promote and maintain a safe, clean, and compliant work environment
- Coordinating the team’s activities to achieve a high level of customer satisfaction and best practice standards, ensuring all company, quality assurance and legal requirement are adhered to
- Accurately diagnose faults and assist with repairs
Skills & Experience
- Australian recognised Mechanical trade with machine overhaul experience
- Leadership experience with the ability to build a cohesive team
- Demonstrated ability to delegate tasks and organise teams
- Familiarity with Caterpillar equipment (highly desired)
- Strong commitment to meeting customer requirements
- Excellent diagnostic and repair skills and a strong commitment to service excellence
- Excellent attitude to your work, and dedication to safe work practice
- Solutions focused mindset and ability to adapt to changing requirements
- Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills
Apply Now If you believe you have the skills and experience to succeed in this role, please submit your resume for consideration via the link. For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Kate on 1300 797 028 and quote req 2061.
At WesTrac, we're made for more of what matters most. More family time, with paid parental leave, flexible working arrangements and purchased leave programs to give you the work life balance you've always wanted. More development opportunities, with WesTrac's own in house RTO - 50737, access to your own guided learning platform and a range of pathways to help you steer your career in the direction of your dreams. More diversity, with over 4,000 team members with a tonne of differences, united by our passion for building a better tomorrow. As an industry leader and employer of choice, we're Made for More.
