Leading Hand Heavy Diesel Plant Mechanic

We have exciting new opportunities for experienced Leading Hand Heavy Diesel Plant Mechanics to lead small teams of trades carrying out maintenance and repairs to a variety of heavy open cut and underground earthmoving equipment at our Kalgoorlie Workshop.

Leading Hands at Force will provide a genuine opportunity to learn, develop and further progress your career, whilst working alongside experienced, dedicated, and passionate industry professionals in an environment that is collaborative, dynamic and outcome focused. Safety of our people is at the forefront of everything we do.

What we offer

• Competitive remuneration
• Super paid on all hours worked.
• Salary sacrifice on a range of items.
• 10:4 roster (residential) or FIFO options from Perth available
• Career progression and stability
• Great employee benefits
• Opportunities for improvement through internal training & upskilling.
• Permanent full-time position
• Team based family cultural environment including regular BBQ's, drinks and after hour work functions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Variety of work on CAT, Komatsu, and Hitachi 100t to 200t range, as well as underground equipment CAT AD45, AD55, R1700 and R2900.

• 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.

Required skills/experience and attributes:

• Recognised National Trade Qualification (Heavy Diesel Mobile Plant)
• Prior demonstratable leadership experience
• Experience working on CAT, Hitachi & Komatsu mining / heavy earth moving equipment.
• Experience in a retail environment advantageous and proven customer focus.
• A 'can do' attitude - A passion for CAT mechanical rebuilds & 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.
• Strong ability to assess mechanical tasks coming into the workshop for maintenance, diagnose faults and prepare a detailed scope of work, including parts.
• Ability to deliver to deadlines and ensure operations are performed safely in accordance with Force Equipment guidelines and cost targets; and
• A high level of integrity & accountability of remit.

How to Apply

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 

About Force

At Force, we manage the maintenance heavy earthmoving equipment to ensure production is not affected by maintenance downtime. We offer the complete package from regular maintenance schedules optimising the reliability of equipment, repairs and rebuilds, including equipment rentals. Visit www.forceequipment.com.au for more information.