Mechanical Workshop Leading Hand

1 week ago


Maitland, New South Wales, Australia Maitland City Council Full time

Mechanical Workshop Leading Hand
We are looking for our next Leading Hand for our Mechanical Workshop to come and join our team

Why Work at Maitland City Council?

  • Flexible working conditions
  • Potential paid overtime available
  • Paid additional leave (Health & Wellbeing Leave and Paid Parental Leave)
  • Wellbeing programs and discounts
  • Education assistance and personal career development

What does the role offer?

  • Monday
  • Friday day shift
- $ $46.72 p/hour + 11% super

  • Flexible work arrangements available
  • Leading a team of highly skilled mechanics
  • Permanent, fulltime role

What is this role responsible for?

  • Leading a team of workshop technicians to meet, deliver and exceed service expectations
  • Drive efficiency within the team to meet tight deadlines whilst ensuring WHS responsibilities in a safety first culture
  • Maintain and repair Council's large plant, tractors, heavy vehicles, light vehicles and other plant and equipment
  • Maintain work schedules to ensure efficiencies
  • Be responsible for the day to day activities of workshop staff
  • Liaise with stakeholders regarding plant and equipment performance

What will you bring?

  • Certificate III in Heavy Vehicle Mechanical Technology/Mobile Plant Technology or related discipline
  • Experience in repair, diagnosis and maintenance of heavy plant and heavy and light vehicles
  • Ability to lead and supervise staff in their daytoday activities
  • Current Class HR Drivers Licence or willingness to obtain and TfNSW and Light Vehicle Inspection Certificate

Questions?
If after reading the role charter you have any questions, please contact Daniel Ahlsen, Coordinator Workshop, on

To Apply

Please note that suitable applicants will be interviewed as they apply.
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