Leading Hand Heavy Diesel Plant Mechanic

Pit N Portal

Posted on:  18th Jul 2024

Imagine working half a year and earning up to $186K!!! Well, Force is offering just that. We're looking for any experienced Leading Hand HD Mechanics to join our busy crew in Port Hedland

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

  • EARN UP TO $186K A YEAR!!
  • 2:2 FIFO ROSTER
  • SALARY SACRIFICE ON A RANGE OF ITEMS
  • ON-SITE ACCOMMODATION AND MEALS PROVIDED
  • FORTNIGHTLY PAYS
  • PRIVATE HEALTHCARE DISCOUNTS
  • 11.5% SUPER PAID ON ALL HOURS WORKED
  • CAREER PROGRESSION AND STABILITY
  • PERMANENT FULL-TIME POSITION
  • IN-HOUSE TRAINING PROGRAM
  • $5K REFER A MATE PROGRAM

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 recruitment@emecogroup.com 

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