Leading Hand Heavy Diesel Plant Mechanic
Pit N Portal
Perth, WA
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