Leading Hand

4 weeks ago


Hunter Valley, Australia WesTrac Full time

**_At WesTrac, we’re made for more of what matters most. More family time, with paid parental leave, flexible working arrangements and purchased leave programs to give you the work life balance you’ve always wanted. More development opportunities, with WesTrac's own in house RTO - 50737, access to your own guided learning platform and a range of pathways to help you steer your career in the direction of your dreams. More diversity, with over 4,000 team members with a tonne of differences, united by our passion for building a better tomorrow. As an industry leader and employer of choice, we’re Made for More._**

**About the role**

WesTrac are seeking an experienced and team-orientated tradesperson to join the team as a Leading Hand within our Undercarriage & Radiator Workshop

As a Leading Hand with WesTrac, you will be responsible for supporting your crew and the wider department to deliver CAT quality standard repairs. Utilising your trade experience, our Leading Hand will assist in establishing a new business function and collaborate with team to complete assembly and disassembly of undercarriage and radiator components.

Our successful applicant will pride themselves on an exceptional quality of work with a strong customer focus in everything they do. You will be highly motivated, focused, oriented towards achieving your goals and not afraid of a challenge. You will excel in a fast-paced work environment whilst also balancing the need to provide guidance and leadership to your crew as required. Safety of our employees is our top priority; the successful applicant will champion a safety focused mindset with the ability to coach their crew as required.

**The important stuffroster & remuneration**

Monday-Friday (48-hour week + rotating days/nights)
- Roster Pattern: 5D2O x2 5N2O x2
- Monday to Thursday 10.5 hour shifts, Friday 8.5 hour shifts
- Day Shifts Monday - Thursday: 5:30AM - 16:00PM
- Day Shifts Friday: 5:30AM - 14:00PM
- Night Shifts Monday - Thursday: 16:00PM - 02:30AM
- Night Shifts Friday: 14:00PM to 22:30PM
- Hourly rates starting from $52.17+
- Overtime rate* starting from $78.26+
- overtime is paid once an employee works over 50 hours

**Skills and Experience**
- Proven experience in a similar role
- Mechanical or Fabrication Trade Qualification (Australian trade recognised)
- Familiarity with Caterpillar Equipment
- Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong commitment to meeting customer requirements
- Excellent diagnostic and repair skills
- Strong job planning skills

**Why join WesTrac?**

As one of the World's leading Caterpillar dealers, WesTrac services a broad range of customers across NSW, ACT & WA. Our ongoing success is attributed to the individuals that make up our teams, which is why we offer a competitive benefits package and pride ourselves on our Safe, Engaged and Customer Focused Culture. As a WesTrac team member you will receive:

- Competitive remuneration, annual remuneration and performance review
- Discounted CAT Hand Tools
- Refer a friend program - work alongside your mates up to $3000 for each successful referral
- Fitness Passport for the whole family
- Income protection with 24/7 coverage
- 12 weeks paid parental leave
- Dealership network with opportunities for short term or permanent transfers

If you believe you have the skills and experience to succeed in this role, please submit your cover letter and resume for consideration via the link.

For further information regarding this role, please contact our Recruitment team on 1300 797 028 and reference Job number 884653.
- At WesTrac, our primary focus is our people. As we look to the future, we’re focused on harnessing the best talent and providing them with the support they need to achieve success. WesTrac is a member of the Diversity Council of Australia and recognise the value of and strongly support the principles of equal employment opportunities in the workplace and are committed to continue to build our workplace culture._


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