Mechanical Workshop Leading Hand

7 months ago


Maitland, 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
- $41.82 - $46.72 p/hour + 11% super
- Flexible work arrangements available
- Leading a team of highly skilled mechanics
- Permanent, full-time 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 day-to-day 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 02 4934 9797.

**To Apply**

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

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